Inspirational achievements showcased at Women in Golf Awards

Steve Carroll

The great and good from across the world of golf gathered at Foxhills for the annual Women in Golf Awards

The inspiring achievements of women working in the golf industry were showcased at a glittering ceremony at Foxhills.

The R&A’s Jackie Davidson was among those honoured at the Women in Golf Awards, which have been held since 2022 and celebrate the significant contribution made by women past and present.

Aimi Bullock became the first double winner of an award, recognised in both the Rising Star and Unsung Hero categories for her work with golf and disability, while Davidson, pictured below, was recognised for the Women in Golf Charter and Women in Golf Leadership Development Programme.

Awards founder Nicole Wheatley said: “Year on year, we uncover stories about women who are shaping the future of the industry. The competition this year was incredibly fierce; any one of the finalists would have been a worthy winner.

“And while a celebration of today’s brightest stars is vital to the progression of women in the industry, it’s equally important that we recognise the women who came before us.

“They have paved the way for women to access careers in every part of the sport, which is why the special recognition awards are so significant.”

Women in Golf Awards: full list of winners

Women’s Initiative: Women in Golf Society, Ali McGuirk and Delores Brown

Unsung Hero: Aimi Bullock, Founder of Sports For All UK Foundation

Rising Star: Aimi Bullock, Founder of Sports For All UK Foundation

International Woman: Regina Gachora, Deputy Chair Junior Golf Region 4 Africa

Brand of the Year: Acushnet

Women in Turfcare: Lucy Sellick, Course Manager at Raglan GC

Women’s Leadership: Tamasine Green, Owner, Bunker Mentality

PGA Coach: Emma Brown, PGA Advanced Coach, The Kendleshire GC

Woman Content Creator: Alison Root, Women’s Editor, Golf Monthly

Trailblazer: Jane Carter

Inspirational Achievement: Jackie Davidson

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About the author

Steve Carroll

A journalist for more than 25 years, Steve has been immersed in club golf for almost as long.

A former club captain, he has passed the Level 3 Rules of Golf exam with distinction having attended the R&A’s prestigious Tournament Administrators and Referees Seminar.

Steve has officiated at a host of high-profile tournaments, including Open Regional Qualifying, PGA Fourball Championship, English Men’s Senior Amateur, and the North of England Amateur Championship. In 2023, he made his international debut as part of the team that refereed England vs Switzerland U16 girls.

A part of NCG’s Top 100s panel, Steve has a particular love of links golf and is frantically trying to restore his single-figure handicap. He’d like to tell you he floats around 10. The reality is more like 13.

Steve plays at Sandburn Hall, in York, and is a country member at Close House in Newcastle. He has served on various club committees during his time in the game, and is the current Rules Secretary at Sandburn.

Having studied history at Newcastle University, he became a journalist having passed his NCTJ exams at Darlington College of Technology. He began his career working on weekly papers in Newcastle, before joining the York Press in 2001. After five years as a news reporter, he joined the sports desk – specialising in horse racing and snooker – and was Digital Sports Editor when he joined National Club Golfer in 2016.

What’s in Steve’s bag: TaylorMade Stealth 2 driver, 3-wood, and hybrids; Caley 01T irons 4-PW; TaylorMade Hi-Toe wedges, Odyssey 2Ball Microhinge putter.

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