Issette Pearson
Founder of the Ladies Golf Union in 1893,
writes in her introduction to the book “Our ladies of the Green”, in 1899

“Indeed one of the most important effects that the Union seeks to have is to increase that sense of comradeship which should exist among all true golfers.

In all games and sports this is an essential quality if the best results are to be expected.

The Union certainly does its best to draw all golfers together and to give them common aims and ambitions.

In every way it is important to encourage this feeling; for in games, as in most other things, women are prone to lose sight of the general good  through a certain smallness of outlook.

Anything that narrows down a conception, whether of a game, of a theory, or of conduct, must tend to decrease its usefulness; conversely, anything that helps to broaden out that conception is to be unreservedly welcomed.”

“Our ladies of the green has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.” download it HERE:

Women on the Tee:  A Knowledge Hub for Womens Golf

Women on the Tee provides an insight in to what Women have and continue to achieve in Womens Amatuer Golf in the UK and an insight into what is possible with access and support of Women in Golf.   Women on the Tee is a place to learn about Womens Golf:
To learn more about why Women on the Tee was setup, Womens Golf, the difference between Equality and Equity and the impact of the Women in Golf Charter, listen to the Golf Club UK Podcast, supported by England Golf and the Golf CLub Managers Association HERE

Womens Participation in Golf

Womens participation  in golf is growing, however we still need more women to play and enjoy Golf and all its benefits.
The R&A participation report shows womens participation in Golf around the World, outside of the US, where the USGA are the governing body.  In th eUSA, woemsn golf is the largest growing market with 26% of golfers now female.
In the 2023 report, the results show that Germany has the highest population of female golfers, with 229,593 women, representing 36% of the golf population, with Korea having the highest percentage of female golfers at 45%.
The numbers are a reflection on Womens ability to access Golf courses and facilities, barriers to growth in UK and Australian markets, due to the historical traditions and club rules in the golf culture of these nations.

Link to R&A Participation Report 2023 HERE
While 10-12% of golf club members being women in the UK is low, this is not a reflection on the level of patricipation or commitment to golf, by female golfers, who today are mostly women 55 and over, whos career or home making roles have changed as they retire, move to part time roles or their children have left home, giving them more time to particpate both on the course and in voluntary positions within golf clubs, counties, associations & societies.
Women Golfers are and historically have been self organising and self funding, creating a rich and extensive womens golf experience within the access they have been permitted to Golf Courses and Facilities, as we can see from the figures in other countries, Golf is a sport of interest and suited to Women, it is about giving them access and support to grow and the participtaion levels in the UK  will increase.
The Womens Golf Experience
Womens Golf is a life long sport, a sport to dip in and out when time and opportunity arises or a competitive sport that keeps women competitive after their amateur or professional career in other sports comes to an end.
The beauty of Golf is that it offers the opportunity to  consume Golf in many forms and provides many benefits for everyone involved in the game, from participation, to organising to a professional career providing, Golf provides many physical and mental health benefits.
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