Women Giving
Golf A Go
When it comes to golf, Golf Australia is urging women to have a go.
By David Newbery
When it comes to golf, Golf Australia is urging
women to have a go.
The game’s amateur governing body is about
to launch a program aimed at women called
Give Golf A Go.
“This is being piloted in Victoria because they
have funding from Victorian Health Promotion
Foundation and the government,” Golf
Australia’s Frances Crampton said.
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“There’s also a
women’s golf
network, which is for
women not ready to
join a club.
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“It’s been very successful and that’s because of
the sponsorship and support they are getting
from government.
relevant golf clubs to gauge if they are doing
more to keep the women involved.
competitions and things like that to bring them
into the fold and get them feeling comfortable.
“They are able to offer a lesson for $10. I went
along the other day to have a look and seven
women had signed up for five weeks at $50.
“There is a follow up program which says, ‘we
have brought these people to your golf club
and your professional has been paid to teach
them’,” Crampton said.
“Most women don’t want to go on the golf
course because they don’t want to make a fool
of themselves.
“They are there having a lesson with a
professional, learning the basics and in the last
week they are playing a few holes on the golf
course.”
Once women have completed their series of
lessons, Golf Australia follows up with the
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“We give the clubs suggestions on how to keep
them at their club and then it’s up to the clubs.
“There’s also a women’s golf network, which is
for women not ready to join a club.
“There will be some six- and nine-hole
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“We are going to promote this program
across Australia to get more women coming
and having a go in a friendly, relaxed and fun
environment.”