This Girl Golfs
Golf is a gentlemans game, or is it?
In 2016, we ran a ‘This Girl Golfs’ campaign to help break stereotypes about the golf industry and show that golf is a game for all, certainly not just wealthy Gentlemen. You can watch the video and see snippets of the campaign below.
Women’s golf has come a long way in recent years, and it is about time WE told people.
Inspired by Sport England’s campaign #ThisGirlCan our campaign #ThisGirlGolfs aims to breakthrough stereotypes and show the wider world that golf is a game for all, accessible to all and within reach of any budget.
It can be played almost anywhere in some form, can cost as little or as much as you like, and can be played whether you are 8 or 80.
Golf keeps your body and mind active, it is social before and after, you get to look great whilst doing it, you can compete if you want to, you can play with your family, you can measure your progress with the unique handicap system, and it is the only sport we know of that you can enjoy whilst not being any good!
We need to tell more people how great this game is, how easy it is to get involved, we hope you will help.
Meet The Girls
HENNI
Henni’s busy career makes downtime a precious commodity, but amid this urban jungle, she finds peace at the range.
JESS + MAIA
Jess and Maia love using coach Danny for target practice – but in these lessons they are learning skills for life.
JANE + ELENA
For best friends and beginners Jane and Elena, the range is a space to hit balls hard, look at boys and laugh a lot.
ELLIE
Ellie practices in a local park and dreams of being a tour pro. As she watches Charley Hull compete, she studies every shot.
NAGA + NICOLA
When Naga, Nicola and James play together they prove that, regardless of age, gender or ability, golf is everyone’s game.
Dads can sometimes be embarrassing but here, on neutral territory, he is the friend, teacher and equal for 12-year-old Lilly.
THE LADIES OF WEST ESSEX
Donning pearl necklaces, diamante sunglasses and perfectly manicured nails, the ladies of West Essex make golf glamorous.
CAROLINE
Caroline swings as she strolls Ralph along the beach. For this master of multi-tasking, golf is simply part of a lifestyle.
CARLY
LET star Carly’s determination to win starts at the gym. Strength, fitness, and flexibility define her as an athlete.
CHARLEY
Charley began playing golf aged two. By 11 she was off scratch. Now, she is a role model for the next generation.
TEDDY
Teddy loves her big brother Joseph. Finding his clubs for the first time she discovers a brand new game to play together.
Dressed in signature gold and black uniforms, the ladies of Cape Cornwall play for camaraderie and competition.
This Girls Golf Experience Days
Doreen Roberts, Heaton Moor, Stockport
How long have you been playing golf?
22 years.
How did you get involved in golf?
We had a caravan in North Wales and all the girls down there used to play, so they suggested I try having some golf lessons so I could join in with them. So I did and I just got hooked.
Then I joined Heaton Moor Golf Club, which I was hesitant about at first because I thought they would all be snobs! But they weren’t, they were absolutely fantastic.
So I carried on and carried on, got my handicap down and my name on the board and here I am still playing today.
What would you say to ladies who are thinking of trying golf?
Oh just do it, it’s a whole new world out there, with golfing holidays and days out like this, it’s just fantastic. Everybody should do it!
Julie Sherlock and friends, Heaton Moor, Stockport
What do you like about golf?
To me playing in medal competitions isn’t enjoyable really; it’s playing away for fun that’s the best bit. I love going on trips away and getting the chance to play different courses like Abersoch.
I also like beating men in mixed games; men don’t like being beaten by women!
What would you say to ladies who are thinking of trying golf?
You’ll meet some fantastic people and make great friends. We go away for weekends and travel a lot and always have a laugh whatever the weather. It’s a great sport. We also like to drink a lot!
Sandra, Duckinfield Golf Club, Cheshire
How did you get involved in golf?
I started playing when I was living in India because that’s what everybody did to be social. Then I joined the club at Duckinfield and went back and forth playing between there and India.
Why do you like playing golf?
It’s very social and you get to make some good friends.
What would you say to ladies who are thinking of trying golf?
Just do it, because it’s not only social but it’s exercise and a great way to spend the day. Much better than doing housework anyway! It gets you out of the house and gives you the opportunity to meet different people.
Any golfing tips?
No not really just take lessons!
Jan Keen, Devonshire
When did you start playing golf?
2000, so 16 years ago.
How did you get involved in golf?
We were visiting friends in America who played golf and my husband suggested that we should learn to play too. I told him not to be so stupid but we gave it a go anyway and started having lessons. We both enjoyed it and we kept it up, so we got into it through friends really. We were both playing several sports already, so it was a new endeavour for us.
Why do you like golf?
I suppose I’m quite unusual. It’s not the be-all and end-all for me, I get bored over 18 holes and I chose not to be Lady Captain and to do juniors and new to golf ladies instead. So as a Volunteer Coach I did my level 1 certificate in coaching golf and then my level 2.
I like that I’m outdoors on the mountains but I think that as a game it’s too long, if you play netball or tennis the games are much shorter.
I also like that you get to meet a nice group of people through golf and I think that’s what the new to golf ladies enjoy about it. We have about 20 and some of them are never going to do 18 holes but they come for the coffee and the cake and the social bits and that’s it really.
I don’t think it’s an easy sport, it’s hard and I don’t know how it will develop personally. You can have all these campaigns and lessons but the problem is who will take the ladies out on the course after they’ve had lessons. They need a converter, someone who takes them from the driving range and the lessons and on to the course.
What would you say to ladies looking to get into golf?
I would ask them if they like wine or coffee and if the answer is yes then they should definitely come along! We’ll have a drink and a natter and then we might hit a few balls.
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