Women in Golf
Growing the Game at Every Stage
Golf has always been a game built on patience, discipline, and connection and more women than ever are finding their place in it. From young girls picking up a club for the first time to moms, competitors, and lifelong players, women continue to shape and grow the game in meaningful ways. May is a great time to celebrate women in golf and recognize the many paths that bring people to the course.
More Women Are Playing (and staying!) in Golf
Women’s participation in golf has grown steadily over the years, not just at the professional level, but in everyday play. Many women come to golf through family, school teams, or a desire for an active, lifelong sport. Others return to the game later in life, discovering it as a way to stay active, challenge themselves, and spend time outdoors. Golf offers something rare: a sport that can evolve with you. It meets players where they are — whether that’s learning fundamentals, competing, or simply enjoying time on the course.
The Importance of Support and Access
Access to instruction, encouragement, and opportunity plays a major role in helping women and girls feel confident in the game. Supportive environments allow players to build skills at their own pace and develop a strong foundation.
Programs, scholarships, and junior opportunities help create pathways for girls who want to play competitively or continue golf beyond high school. At the same time, adult instruction helps women feel more comfortable stepping onto the course, joining leagues, or playing with confidence alongside family and friends.
Golf as a Shared Experience
For many women, golf is about more than performance. It’s about connection — with family members, playing partners, teammates, and communities.
Lessons can be a great way to:
Learn the game in a supportive setting
Build confidence and consistency
Share an activity with family members
Enjoy time outdoors while staying active
Golf doesn’t require a single “right” path. It can be competitive, social, instructional, or all of the above.
Supporting the Next Generation of Women Golfers
Encouraging girls to play golf helps build skills that extend far beyond the course — confidence, focus, resilience, and problem-solving. Scholarships and youth programs provide valuable support and open doors for young athletes who want to pursue the game further. Investing in girls’ golf helps strengthen the future of the sport and ensures that more players feel welcome and supported. And because I’ve seen first hand what scholarships can do for a kid and their passion, here are a few links you may want to check out if you’ve got a student-athlete on the girl’s golf team that’s interested in playing in college.
LPGA Foundation
Offers scholarships and leadership programs for young women pursuing education while staying connected to the game of golf.
LPGA*USGA Girls Golf
A national initiative introducing girls to golf while building confidence, leadership, and life skills.GALS Scholarship Foundation
Provides educational scholarships to women who are active in the game of golf.Women's Western Golf Association
A longstanding organization offering scholarships and competitive opportunities for women golfers.US Golf Camps
Provides an overview of collegiate and developmental scholarship opportunities for girls in golf.
Ready to Play, Learn, or Grow Your Game?
Whether you’re new to golf, returning after time away, supporting a young golfer, or looking to refine your skills, instruction can help make the game more enjoyable and accessible. Lessons can be tailored to individual goals, experience levels, and schedules — and can be a meaningful way to celebrate growth, connection, and time spent doing something you enjoy.
