Let's face it, golf has always been more of a male dominated sport. More and more, however, women are taking an interest in the game of golf. Ladies golf has increased tremendously over the past few years as it has become easier and more acceptable for us to get into it. And why shouldn't we? After all, what could be more pleasurable than being outside enjoying the beautiful scenery while spending time socializing with friends?
There are still men out there who have the viewpoint that ladies golf should be nonexistent. We will not let them intimidate us as, though, as these are the types of men that we want to avoid whether it is golf related or not. Many of the golf courses today not only welcome us but have agenda set up to encourage women golfers. Ladies golf programs are popping up all over the place to get more women involved.
Here are a few tips to help determine if a golf course is female friendly:
·Check to see if they have a ladies golf league. Whether or not you are interested in joining at this time is not the main purpose. This will help to determine if the course supports and encourages women golfers.
· Ask if they have group lessons available for women. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced player you will be grouped with your level of players. It is a less expensive way to take lessons and you get the advantage of meeting lady golfers playing at your level AND improving your game.
·Check to see if they have other activities geared specifically for women. Some clubs have tournaments and events for women even if they do not have a ladies golf league.
·Do they have a woman pro on staff? Often times if they do she will be more involved in and eager to get ladies golf programs and agenda set up and maintained within the club.
Keep in mind that you do not necessarily have to join a golf club or country club to find golf courses that take an interest in ladies golf. There are many public courses that have ladies golf leagues and offer group lessons. Often times these clubs will be more laid back and accepting of woman and beginner golfers.
Another way to find out more about ladies golf is through golf associations. There are several ladies golf associations and many of them have chapters all throughout the United States and more. Your best bet is to do an internet search for "woman's golf associations" and see what comes up. One of the largest is EWGA (Executive Women's Golf Association). They have chapters all over the United States and internationally, and will most likely have one near your home town.
Golf is a wonderful sport for ladies. We enjoy the camaraderie and relationships of new women we're just meeting as well as old time friends. It's all about going out and having fun; making it a positive experience. So boo to any club that doesn't want us....we have better places to play!
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