What are women golfers talking about?

Alison Root lifts the lid on what ladies are discussing on the fairways as we emerge from lockdown

- Alison Root

Being lady captain

It was once such an honour to even be asked by your golf club to be lady captain, but nowadays it’s more a case of twisting someone’s arm to take on the role.

The incoming lady captain has to scratch around, working her way through every member in the club diary to find a vice-captain to succeed her. The majority of women don’t have the time, commitment or energy to step up to the plate, especially if they have to lead by example. Unfortunately, there is an all-too-often response of, “Thanks, but no thanks.”

Ladies’ sections, especially those with a dwindling membership, should seriously bear in mind all the social changes and consider running certain aspects differently to make any involvement a more attractive proposition.

Subscription fees

Golf clubs were closed for the best part of a year and the full impact of the pandemic, which has led to financial restraints, means that golfers reluctantly have to question the value of their membership.

Proposals are on the table to increase fees significantly when annual subscriptions fall for renewal. Members recognise that golf clubs are under huge financial pressure and wholeheartedly want to support them, but should loyalty be a one-way street?

Let women through