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Women’s Golf Month tees off every June, dedicated to promoting and growing female participation in golf. This month-long observance encourages women of all skill levels to get involved, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and experience the joy of the game. Find local events, join a clinic, or simply hit the driving range!
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Expected Women’s Golf Month Deals
Throughout Women’s Golf Month, expect a variety of programs and special offers designed to welcome more women to the sport. Many local golf courses and driving ranges will offer discounted greens fees, free clinics, or special membership rates for women. Brands like Callaway Golf and TaylorMade Golf often run promotions on women’s clubs, apparel, and accessories. Organizations such as the LPGA and PGA of America will highlight initiatives and events aimed at fostering a supportive community. Look for special events at venues like Topgolf, which often hosts beginner-friendly sessions. We will update this page with confirmed live deals and events as June approaches.
Platform Guide for Women’s Golf Month
Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #WomensGolfMonth. Share photos and videos from the course, highlight your favorite golf gear, or post about local events.
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Mention @NatlToday and use #WomensGolfMonth. Join discussions about the growth of women’s golf, share news, or promote local tournaments and clinics.
Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #WomensGolfMonth. Create event pages for local golf meetups or share stories of women excelling in the sport.
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History of Women’s Golf Month
Mary, Queen of Scots, who ruled Scotland from 1542 to 1567, is considered to have been the first woman to play golf. It was during her reign that the famous St. Andrews Links golf course was built. However, the first women’s golf club was formed much later in 1867 — the St. Andrews Ladies’ Golf Club. It later came to be known as the St. Andrews Ladies’ Putting Club.
In 1893, Issette Miller, one of the leading women golfers of the time, invented the first golf handicapping system. This helped even the less experienced women golfers to have a competitive chance.
In 1917, the United States Golf Association (U.S.G.A.) formed its Women’s Tournament Committee. It later became the Women’s Committee of the U.S.G.A. in 1934.
Women’s Golf Month was launched in 2005. As a PGA industry initiative, it is organized by PGA of America, the LPGA, the LPGA Amateur Golf Association, and the National Golf Course Owners Association. Since its launch, the Women’s Golf Month campaign has brought in and reintroduced more than 135,000 American women to golf.
Only 15 years ago, less than 20% of young golfers were female. Today, that number stands at 36%. This is proof that Women’s Golf Month has contributed a lot towards the growth of the sport among women and more such campaigns need to be launched to further spread the popularity of the sport. Women’s golf in America still has a long way to go as it has the least female participation and falls behind Canada, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Germany, and Korea.
Women’s Golf Month timeline
The first recorded golf tournament for women takes place in Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland, on January 9, for the wives of the local fishermen.
The first golf tournament for women in the U.S. takes place on the seven-hole course in Morristown, New Jersey.
Mildred Ella ‘Babe’ Didrikson Zaharias becomes the first American woman to win the British Ladies Amateur title.
The U.S. Women’s Open becomes the first women's event, not just in golf, to be televised across the country.
How Businesses Can Celebrate Women’s Golf Month
Local businesses can actively support Women’s Golf Month by hosting beginner-friendly clinics or offering special discounts on golf-related products and services. Golf courses might organize ‘Ladies’ League’ nights or ‘Bring a Friend’ promotions to encourage new participation. Retailers selling golf apparel or accessories could feature women’s collections and offer styling advice. Even non-golf businesses can show support by sponsoring local women’s golf events or promoting the month on their social media, encouraging their female employees and customers to get involved.
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Golfer's Day tees off every April 10, celebrating the timeless game of golf and its dedicated enthusiasts around the globe. This day honors everything from the sport's rich history to the joy of a perfect swing. Grab your clubs, hit the green, and share your love for golf with friends and family.
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Miniature Golf Day
Miniature Golf Day invites everyone to grab a putter and hit the quirky greens every September 21. This worldwide celebration honors the accessible sport, originally designed for women in Victorian Scotland, that now brings joy to families and friends everywhere. Find a local course, challenge your companions, and aim for that hole-in-one!
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When is Women's Golf Month?
Women’s Golf Month runs throughout June 2026, offering 30 days of opportunities to celebrate and engage with the sport. It’s the perfect time to discover new ways to enjoy golf.
How many women play golf in the U.S.?
According to recent reports, approximately 6 million women play golf on-course in the U.S., with millions more engaging in off-course activities like driving ranges and golf simulators. This number continues to grow as the sport becomes more accessible.
How has women's golf grown?
Women’s golf has seen significant growth in recent years, driven by initiatives like Women’s Golf Month, increased media coverage, and the success of professional female golfers. Participation numbers are at an all-time high, with more women taking up the sport.
How can women get involved in golf?
Getting involved in golf is easier than ever, with many local courses offering beginner clinics, ‘Ladies’ Day’ events, and affordable group lessons throughout June 2026. Online resources and social media groups also provide valuable tips and community connections.
How To Celebrate Women’s Golf Month
Play golf
If you can play golf, do just that. You don’t necessarily need to be a professional. Just get yourself a club and some golf balls, and go to the closest golf course. If there is a participating location near you, visit it and whack some balls.
Get motivated
There are lots of inspiring videos and interviews about some of the most notable women golfers like Michelle Wie West, Renee Powell, Amanda Balionis, and more. Watch them and be inspired.
Engage
Throughout Women’s Golf Month in June, there are lots of events that take place around the world. Join the movement on social media by looking up #WomensGolfMonth on social media.
5 Facts About Women’s Golf That You Didn’t Know
The youngest victor
Lydia Ko was the youngest player to win a professional golf tour event, the New South Wales Open, in 2012, when she was just 14 years old.
The million-dollar baby
Karrie Webb of Australia was the first female LPGA golfer to earn over $1 million in a single season.
The woman with three of three
Former Olympian Babe Didrikson Zaharias became the first and only woman to compete in three PGA Tours and make the initial cut in all three, in 1945.
Younger golfer
Michelle Wie, who played in the 2004 Sony Open at age 14, was the youngest person ever to play in a Professional Golf Association tour event.
Caddie
The term ‘caddie’ (the person who carries the golfer's bag and clubs) was coined by Mary, Queen of Scots, as it comes from the French alternative for ‘student’— ‘cadet.’
Why Women’s Golf Month is Important
It encourages women
Women’s Golf Month encourages women to explore the golf options in their community. There are local facilities, lessons, and leagues available that will help them get involved in golf.
It introduces new players
Women’s Golf Month introduces new female golfers as well as celebrates the existing players. It brings them together irrespective of religion, race, ethnicity, language, or location.
It empowers budding women golfers
Women’s Golf Month empowers budding female golfers. It helps them take more interest in the sport, grow, and feel proud about it.
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