The growth in women’s golf isn’t just a trend; it’s a meaningful evolution. With the LPGA dominating headlines, interest in the women’s game is at one of the highest points we’ve seen in years. Participation is climbing, media visibility is increasing, and conversations across the industry are shifting toward accessibility and representation. Clubs can support this progress by intentionally investing in women’s participation and ensuring the game continues to grow in a lasting, inclusive way.
Our own recent poll echoes this momentum: respondents were split 50/50 between interest in women-led events and beginner programs, a sign that clubs have opportunities at both ends of the participation spectrum. Women not only want to play the game, but they also want community once they’re in a club.
This unique moment offers clubs a chance to build lasting growth, especially when paired with the right data from tools like Players 1st, which can clarify what women need and value most in their golf experience.
Women now make up one of the fastest-growing segments in golf participation. Visibility plays a key role: LPGA players are dominating social media, content creators are spotlighting more women’s golf stories, and global brands are pushing campaigns centered around representation and empowerment. But it isn’t just media exposure, there are three forces driving engagement:
Role Models and Representation- more young girls and women are seeing golf as a sport for them, it’s no longer and exclusive space. From major champions to influencers, role models are expanding the game’s image.
Accessibility and New Pathways- beginner-friendly programs and more relaxed formats are lowering the intimidation barrier. Flexible membership options and shorter formats also help women integrate golf into their schedules.
Social Connection- Women are often drawn to the sport for community as much as competition. When clubs create spaces where women feel confident and welcome, participation skyrockets.
Across the industry, beginner programs for women are moving beyond simple intro clinics. Successful programs that make women feel connected, supported, and confident, typically include:
If beginner programs are what get women in the door, then women-led events are what will keep them coming back.
When women shape the experience themselves, they stay longer. Peer leadership builds trust, reduces intimidation, and fosters a sense of belonging that traditional mixed events sometimes fail to replicate. When we have women hosting events among their peers they can instruct and encourage each other in an atmosphere that is more relaxed. These are also events that reflect what women actually want, not that clubs assume they want, that create a community-based ecosystem where women feel seen, valued, and represented.
Our poll revealed something important: women are equally interested in women-led communities and beginner pathways. This indicates a need for a dual approach – programs that start the journey and communities that will sustain it. This is where Players 1st comes in.
Players 1st feedback can help clubs pinpoint:
Many clubs find that once they segment feedback by gender or experience level, patterns become clear and changes can be quickly made. By using Players 1st clubs can track impact in participation growth, retention rates, satisfaction scores, NPS trends, or even read specific comments from women to see what’s working – and what isn’t. The data isn’t just informative; it’s directional. It shows clubs exactly where to invest their time, resources, and creativity.
Women’s golf is gaining visibility and momentum that will only accelerate as the sport continues to grow. Clubs that respond proactively will not only attract more women, but they’ll build communities that keep them for years. With the right mix of beginner pathways, women-led engagement, and smart use of Players 1st insights, the next chapter of golf can be more inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable than ever before.
If your club is ready to grow, women’s golf is the opportunity you can’t afford to overlook.