In the post-pandemic era, more women than men have taken up traditional on-course golf. According to the National Golf Foundation (NGF), there has been a net gain of 2.3 million female golfers since 2019—accounting for nearly 60% of the total increase in on-course participation. The NGF attributes the boost to inclusive junior development programs, affordable Read more…
If you feel like you’re seeing more women on the golf course than ever before, you’re right. According to the National Golf Foundation (NGF), a record 28 percent of all on-course golfers in 2024 were women. The total number of women golfers increased to nearly 8 million, marking the fifth consecutive year that the number Read more…
Editor’s Note: Hannah Gregg is a professional golfer on the Ladies European Tour, and a Golf Digest contributor. One thing I’ve learned about being a touring professional is how much “rolling with the punches” factors into the equation. Of course, you need athletic ability. But at this level, everyone can play, and the great players Read more…
It can be hard to think about properly fueling on the golf course. There are so many other pressing issues, like trying to keep the ball in play. But what you eat on the golf course can directly affect how you perform. If your on-course eating habits need to be revamped, here’s some inspiration from Read more…
A few months back, Golf Digest described Stanford’s Rachel Heck as being “hotly tipped as a future LPGA star.” There’s no doubt that Heck has the talent and wherewithal to become one of the top pros in the game, but she’s decided to move away from golf and begin a career in private equity after Read more…
It’s probably tough to play any game against Caitlin Clark. Basketball, of course, but also literally anything else. If you’re in a footrace with her, one-on-one in front of a dart board or even playing Yahtzee, the maniacal winner doesn’t seem to have an off-switch in sight. And if you come across her on the Read more…
Golf clubs have a duty to promote equal opportunity for women and girls while eradicating all forms of discrimination. We reflect upon the historical treatment of women and initiatives now being offered to help golf clubs change for the better.
The number of beginners to golf who are registering for the Get Into Golf program continues to surge across Australia, with women trying the game for the first time leading the way.
From how to hit uphill chip shots, to picking the right target from a tee, Molly Braid’s fixes for these questions range from technique tips, to guidance about course management.