A woman on a putting green stands in front of a sign which reads: "The R&A Women in Golf Charter."
Women in
Golf Charter
We want to encourage more women and girls into playing golf and enjoying successful careers in the sport.


We believe that a huge opportunity for golf exists if we all work together to attract more women, girls and families into the sport. 

This is why we launched our Women in Golf Charter.

Join the Women in Golf Charter

Over 1,300 organisations across the world have signed up and committed to driving forward change, breaking down barriers and creating a more inclusive culture within golf.  It’s not too late for your organisation or club to sign up too. Find out more about the aims of the Women in Golf Charter and making your commitment to it. 


Discover inspiring stories from signatories of our Women in Golf Charter:

Acushnet: Pioneering inclusion in manufacturing

Acushnet is transforming the golf manufacturing sector by embedding diversity into its core company culture.  Their commitment has led to milestone achievements, including the hiring of their first female club fitter and a natural, organic rise in female headcount across the business.
A group of woman stand behind and kneel beside a banner which reads Team Titleist on the tee area of a golf course.

Golf Australia: A national vision for tangible change

Through its 'Vision 2025' strategy, Golf Australia has moved beyond symbolic gestures to implement structured, measurable action plans across 159 signatory clubs.  By modernising club policies and constitutions, they are closing the gender gap and ensuring that golf is a sport where all Australians feel they belong.
Two older women smiling and wearing sun hats and sun glasses while playing golf.

Kenya Ladies Golf Union: Trailblazing for Africa’s Future

As the oldest women's golf union in Africa, the Kenya Ladies Golf Union is a pioneer in grassroots development, using the Charter to demystify the sport for the next generation.  Their dedicated 'Girls' Golf Camps' and rural outreach programmes are successfully breaking down barriers and building a vibrant, inclusive future for Kenyan golf.
The committee of the Kenya Ladies Golf Union stand together in a line in front of their clubhouse.

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Women in Golf Case Study - European Tour Group

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Women in Golf Case Study - University of St Andrews Golf Club

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Women in Golf Case Study - Annika Sorenstam

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Women in Golf Case Study - Charter

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Women in Golf Leadership Development Programme

We believe that a more inclusive workforce is a more effective workforce. Having more diversity in the boardroom and C-Suite is crucial and so we want to inspire more women to go on to enjoy successful careers working in golf.  We introduced our Leadership Development Programme with that very aim in mind. It is open to women working in organisations that are committed to our Women in Golf Charter who want to realise their potential and become future leaders.

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