The birth of her son highlighted to PGA professional Skye Choueiri how mums could connect through golf.
It is said that necessity is the mother of invention. In the case of PGA professional Skye Choueiri, becoming a mother made an invention necessary.
An outstanding amateur who transitioned into the pro ranks before obtaining her PGA of Australia credentials, Choueiri saw a gap in the market that she was uniquely positioned to help fill.
Now, two years after it was founded, the Mums, Bubs & Clubs group at Sydney’s Moore Park Golf Club is thriving, offering a place for new mothers to either reconnect with the game they love or discover a new sport entirely.
Choueiri started the program shortly after giving birth to her son Cruz and the group now meets monthly at Moore Park, with complete beginners and even tour pros taking part. Designed with new mums and their little ones in mind, the group has gone from strength to strength since its first session in June 2024, with the mix of participants exceeding Choueiri’s early expectations.
“It’s extremely rewarding,” Choueiri says. “I call it ‘my little baby that’s not my baby’, and it’s probably one of the best things I’ve implemented in my golf career.
“I teach a lot of women and love all the programs that I do, but just to provide something different and a new space for women is very fulfilling.
“When I had Cruz, I found that there wasn’t really anything specifically for me – everything was centred around babies. I would take him to baby sensory classes or baby gym classes. They were fabulous and I loved them, but I couldn’t find anything that was centred around something for mum to do where they could also bring their baby.
“I wanted to go to the range and hit some balls, and I thought it would be nice for some people to be there with me. I thought I’d give it a go and we sold out our first event.
“Since then, we’ve had tour pros Sunny Wilkinson and Tahnia Ravnjak-Stalker join in and attend, complete beginners who have never picked up a club or former junior players who have since had children and are returning to the game. It’s been a mix of everything.”
The grass coaching area at Moore Park provides an ideal backdrop for the session, with prams lined up at the back of the bay and a shady patch used as a play area for children not in the mood
to nap.
“It really feels like one big social club once we’re all out there,” Choueiri says. “I’ll walk up and down the range and give people a couple of tips, or if they are brand new to the game, I’ll take them off to the side and do a little intro clinic first. You don’t need to be good to give it a go.
“I love introducing women to the game. It’s becoming a lot more inclusive and welcoming. I hope more and more women want to come and try it out.”
As well as the monthly sessions, Choueiri also runs a five-week Mums & Bubs Learn to Golf program for those seeking a full introduction to the game. For more information on when the next Mums, Bubs & Clubs sessions will be held, visit golfher.com.au
Wherever you are in your golf journey, however young or old, a PGA professional can help maximise your enjoyment of the sport. To find the PGA professional nearest to you, visit golf.com.au/find-a-pga-pro
