Welcome to the She Plays Golf Community!
Get back into the swing of things with tips, stories and so much more!
What is She Plays Golf?
She Plays Golf is an initiative led by Golf Canada focused on creating more opportunities for women and girls to learn, play, and enjoy the game.
The program introduces new players to golf in a fun, welcoming, and judgement-free environment, while also helping current players stay engaged and connected to the sport.
She Plays Golf also supports competitive pathways through the She Plays Golf Championship Series presented by Audi, giving our aspiring elite golfers the opportunity to earn an exemption into the CPKC Women’s Open – the only Canadian stop on the LPGA Tour.
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Delivery Partner Spotlight
Throughout the year, we’ll be highlighting some incredible delivery partners helping bring She Plays Golf to life across Canada. This is an opportunity to recognize their efforts, share their story, and acknowledge the amazing work they are doing in their community through golf.
Girls Golf Academy
This month, we’re proud to spotlight Keri Moffat, founder of Girls Golf Academy in British Columbia and a driving force behind growing the game for girls and young women. In addition to leading Girls Golf Academy, Keri serves as Assistant Coach for the University of British Columbia Women’s Golf Team and Director of Instruction at Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club, where she continues to shape the next generation of athletes and leaders.
Through clinics, mentorship, and on-course experiences, Keri has built an atmosphere where participants gain confidence, leadership skills, and lasting friendships alongside their golf development.
At the heart of all her work is a commitment to empowering girls through sport because “when girls feel confident and supported in sport, it creates opportunities that extend far beyond the golf course.”
Her impact on the game has earned her multiple honours, including the 2023 PGA of Canada Coach of the Year, PGA of BC Coach of the year, Cascade Collegiate Conference Coach of the Year—a testament to her passion and lasting impact in the sport.
Leaders like Keri embody what She Plays Golf is about, helping redefine the game by ensuring that girls feel supported, encouraged, and excited about their golf journey.
Women to Follow
Looking for inspiration in your golf feed? Check out these women helping grow the game online:
- Lindsay Knowlton (@ironladygolf): Building a community for women to learn, play, and connect! Showcases leagues, clinics, lessons and travel.
- Kristi Roach (@kristi_roach): Passionate about helping others achieve their golf goals. Posts simple explanations for better golf.
- Keri Moffat (@girlsleadthepack): Focused on empowering girls and women to build confidence on and off the course.
- Jill MacDonald (@livinglifewithjill): Sharing her story and helping to grow and inspire the all-abilities golf community.
Tips & Tricks
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Golf Rules Made Simple: Teeing Off
Where do I tee off?
Every hole begins from the tee deck – also known as the tee box or simply the “tee”.
Players in the same group can tee off from different tee decks based on skill level and what feels most comfortable.
No matter which tees you choose, whether you’re brand new or chasing birdies, the rules stay the same:
- Place your ball between the two tee markers, or
- Up to two club lengths behind them
Just don’t place your ball in front of the markers— nice try, but no free yardage here.
Monthly Community Challenge
Each month we’ll share a fun challenge to help you stay engaged with the game. Share your photos of you participating in the monthly challenge with us: sheplaysgolf@golfcanada.ca! You might just be featured in next month’s newsletter!
April Challenge: Get ready, get set, swing! Shake off the off season—watch two golf tip videos to start the season with confidence!
Stay Connected
We’re excited to grow the She Plays Golf community and share more opportunities for women to connect through the game.
Have ideas or content you’d like to see? Email us and we’ll do our best to include it! After all, we want to create content specifically tailored just for our community.
Stay tuned for next month’s features, including:
- A delivery partner spotlight
- Upcoming She Plays Golf opportunities
- More tips and friendly golf advice
We hope to see you out on the course this season!
Golf Canada App
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Foundational Partner
Creating space on the fairways: RBC Community Junior Golf helps empower Quebec girls through golf
More than 30 girls from local schools and communities were introduced to the game of golf last month during an all-girls clinic at Le Parcours du Cerf, in Longueuil, Q.C.
Hosted by First Tee – Quebec and She Plays Golf, the event was made possible through support from RBC Community Junior Golf, RBC’s national initiative providing underserved youth with inclusive and low-barrier pathways into the sport.
Among the participants were students from École Adrien-Gamache, a school implementing the First Tee School Program within its physical education curriculum this fall. Since the program does not begin until September, the all-girls clinic marked the students’ first experience on a real golf course and their introduction to the life skills the sport promotes.
“What a positive first experience at a real golf club!” said a group of students from École Adrien-Gamache. “We love hitting with the driver – it makes golf feel easy.”
As part of a growing hub of facilities supported by RBC Community Junior Golf, students who attended the clinic can continue their on-course golf journey at no cost. RBC’s initiative opens the door to new opportunities by covering First Tee program registration fees and equipment for participants.
“We were notified by the school about the event,” said the mother of 11-year-old Sarah Boutchich. “Sarah really enjoyed the clinic and having the opportunity to spend time with her friends in a new setting.”
Led by a team of five First Tee coaches, most of whom were women, the clinic offered a welcoming and supportive environment. The girls rotated through putting and full-swing stations, and older players from the Advanced Golf Academy joined as additional mentors.
“Passing on the passion for golf to young people and teaching them values such as discipline and perseverance is extremely gratifying,” said First Tee coach Miguel Garcia.
The day wrapped up with a hotdog lunch and a friendship bracelet activity, giving the girls time to connect and celebrate the start of summer.
First Tee – Quebec and She Plays Golf share a goal of growing girls’ participation in golf. Their programs and initiatives are designed to foster safe, inclusive spaces where girls can build confidence, develop new skills and feel empowered to stay engaged with the game.
“What I find most rewarding is seeing the participants progress,” said First Tee coach Angélique Maire. “Through our coaching, we help them develop not just golf skills, but life values and a positive attitude towards others.”
Following First Tee – Quebec’s spring season that introduced nearly 3,500 girls to golf across the province, the Longueuil clinic helps build momentum by teeing up a summer filled with expanded program offerings.
With continued support from RBC Community Junior Golf, First Tee – Quebec and She Plays Golf remain committed to breaking down barriers and empowering young girls through the sport.
About RBC Community Junior Golf
RBC Community Junior Golf is an initiative led by RBC in partnership with Golf Canada that is building greater inclusion in golf by providing affordable access for youth across Canada.
RBC Community Junior Golf supports the operation of both First Tee and Youth on Course at 36 municipal and publicly accessible golf courses across Canada. Since 2021, RBC Community Junior Golf has engaged over 55,000 participants by offering no-cost First Tee programming, and has provided over 65,000 subsidized rounds of golf to Canadians 18 and under.
Learn more at golfcanada.ca/rbc-community-junior-golf.
About First Tee – Quebec
First Tee – Quebec is one of six regional chapters of First Tee – Canada, Golf Canada’s youth development program providing life-enhancing experiences through golf for children from equity-deserving communities.
Since 2021, First Tee – Quebec has provided over 40,000 youth across the province with low-barrier pathways to golf through programming at schools, community centres, and golf facilities.
Learn more at firstteequebec.ca.
About She Plays Golf
Launched in 2023, She Plays Golf is Golf Canada’s multifaceted women’s participation strategy, leading several key initiatives to grow the game across the country from grassroots participation to professional development. She Plays Golf initiatives include Festivals designed to introduce women and girls to golf in a welcoming, supportive environment; a Championship Series (professional tour) that provides aspiring Canadian women golfers competitive guidance on the path to the LPGA Tour; and a Women in Coaching program aimed at increasing gender diversity among high-performance coaches.
Learn more at golfcanada.ca/sheplaysgolf.