ABOUT SHE PLAYS GOLF
She Plays Golf is a celebration of women’s golf anchored in each region by a professional golf championship. She Plays Golf was successfully piloted across Calgary as part of the Glencoe Invitational in 2023 and new events will be conducted in Greater Toronto and Greater Vancouver in 2024.
She Plays Golf festivals feature inclusive programming for women and girls, addressing gaps in the participation pathway and introducing new women and girls to the game in a safe, fun and judgment-free environment.
Festival dates, locations and registration details for 2024 coming soon!
To learn more or get involved, please contact sheplaysgolf@golfcanada.ca.
Professional Golf Championship Series
She Plays Golf is a citywide celebration of women’s golf anchored in each host market by a $60,000 CAD professional golf championship contested over 54-holes for a field of 60 professionals and elite amateurs. These enhanced championships – the Peloton Glencoe Invitational, GOLFBC Group BC Women’s Open, and Ororo PGA Women’s Championship of Canada – will be newly linked together in a She Plays Golf Championship Series that marks the rebirth of a professional women’s golf tour in Canada.
For 2024, the top two finishers in each event from the She Plays Golf Championship Series will qualify for the CPKC Women’s Open on the LPGA Tour, set for Earl Grey Golf Club in Calgary from July 23-28, 2024.
Players will earn points for their finishes in the She Plays Golf Championship Series towards a series-long standings. The winner of the point standings following the Ororo PGA Women’s Championship of Canada will also earn qualification into the 2024 CPKC Women’s Open, if not otherwise qualified, and will be supported by Golf Canada’s Q school bursary program if they enter LPGA Q school in the fall.
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Peloton Glencoe Invitational
June 13 – 15, 2024
The Glencoe Golf & Country Club
Calgary, Alberta -
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GOLFBC Group BC Women’s Open
June 19 – 22, 2024
Pitt Meadows Golf Club
Pitt Meadows, British Columbia -
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Ororo PGA Women’s Championship of Canada
July 2 – 5, 2024
TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley
Caledon, Ontario
Latest News
2023 She Plays Golf Festival Recap
The inaugural She Plays Golf festival was created to leverage the elevated Digital Commerce Bank Glencoe Invitational to celebrate women’s golf at every level. Festival events were designed to address gaps in the participation pathway for women and girls providing safe, welcoming and stress-free environments for their engagement in golf.
3 Women’s Try Golf Events
2 Junior Girls Try Golf events
1 Professional Development session for women coaches
1 All-Ages open house event
1 Women in Golf Leadership event
1 Women in Sport networking event
1 Team Scramble event
1 Tournament
Over 350 women & girls engaged in the week!
361 registered participants
163 participants on waitlists
15 volunteers
13 coaches
55 women competing in the Glencoe Invitational
Women’s & Junior Girls Try Golf Events: designed for those who identify as women or girls with little to no golf experience to give golf a try and learn fundamental skills in a fun, low-pressure, unintimidating and stress-free environment with the added opportunity to connect with other women who share or may develop a love for the game
Team Scramble: a fun, 9-hole team scramble at Lil Devil, a short Par 3 course, perfect for new and beginner golfers. A great opportunity for women to transition from Try Golf days or lessons to the golf course in a supportive environment with no scorekeeping and volunteers on every hole to guide participants through the course
Talks with Team Canada: an intimate professional development session for Women in Coaching program participants and other women PGA professionals from the Calgary area, led by Team Canada sport science staff and coaches Andrea Kosa and Lindsay Berard
Women in Golf Leadership Luncheon: an opportunity to celebrate women leaders in golf through an afternoon of sharing, mentorship and networking with other women who share a true passion for the game
Women in Sport Networking Social: an opportunity for women in sport to network with other women working in the sport sector while participating in fun, no-pressure golf games open to beginners
(Photo: Dave Holland/Golf Canada).
CONTINUED PARTICIPATION
Calgary-Based Programs, Leagues, Events & Digital Communities
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Digital Communities
Golf & Tacos Social Club
The Golf & Tacos Social Club is a digital golf clubhouse to meet and connect with other golf gals, and get comfortable hitting the green at your own pace. Includes Golf Course 101 toolkits and resources!
Alberta Golf – UpSwing
UpSwing is a division of Alberta Golf created to support recreational players in getting more enjoyment and connection out of playing golf.
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Junior Leagues, Lessons & Programs
Youth on Course
Golf Canada and our Provincial Golf Associations are proud to help provide youth with access to affordable golf through our partnership with Youth on Course. 23 participating courses across Alberta offer up blocks of tee times throughout the week for Youth on Course members to play for $5 or less.
Golftuture YYC
Golfuture YYC runs a program called Girls Club, a program based on the premise that we can encourage more young girls to experience all of the positives and life skills the game of golf has to offer in a non-threatening, positive, fun filled “girls only” learning environment.
City of Calgary
The City of Calgary offers family, youth and adult beginner group programs and private/semi-private lessons, including Junior Beginner Series – Girls Only and Adult Beginner Series – Ladies Only lessons. Youth and family golf subsidy program available.
Calgary Ladies Golf Association
The Calgary Ladies Golf Association offers Ladies and Junior Girls’ golf events in Calgary and the surrounding area, including a development camp and 9-hole tournament for new to the game junior girl golfers.
Fox Hollow Golf Course
Fox Hollow Golf Course is advertised as ‘Calgary’s most affordable public golf course’ and offers leagues, lessons and a variety of playing opportunities, including an indoor driving range.
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Women’s Leagues, Lessons & Programs
Golfaround
Golfaround is a golf program for women of any skill level dedicated to providing an affordable, non-intimidating, supportive, and fun environment to learn the game of golf.
Elle Golf
Elle Golf is a women’s golf program, begun in 1997, with the goal of providing women of all ages, from all walks of life, a fun and supportive environment in which to learn and play the game. Women of all skill levels are welcome.
City of Calgary Ladies Nights
City of Calgary Ladies Nights are an opportunity to come out with your girlfriends and enjoy a relaxing, fun night of golf. Green fees include 9 holes of golf, giveaways, and tips on etiquette, club selection, lingo and how to have fun playing the game.
Play Golf Calgary – Ladies League (9 & Wine)
Ladies nights at four Play Golf Calgary locations. Non-scoring, fun leagues where everyone is invited to sign up.
Golf & Tacos
Golf & Tacos is about reducing the barriers that prevent women from taking up the sport early in their careers, and creating experiences that keep them in the game for the long run. In addition to the Golf & Tacos digital community, in select cities (including Calgary) we’ve partnered with golf courses and pros to deliver our roadmap of skill-appropriate programs and events designed to increase confidence, progressively develop skills, and foster the local golf community.
Valley Ridge Golf Club
Grapes & Golf Ladies Lessons are offered alongside private, semi-private and group lesson options. Valley Ridge also offers a variety of play options including a 5-hole loop for families and beginners.
Wingfield Golf Club
Wingfield Golf Club offers a ladies only ‘Practice, Play, Progress’ Series for groups of 3-6 golfers including golf rules and etiquette, practice, and playing the course with a professional. Ladies Night 9-hole league play is also available.
Inglewood Golf Academy
Looking for a fun and social way to learn the basics of golf? Our Ladies Clinic program at Inglewood Golf Academy is the perfect choice! With a stress-free and supportive environment, you’ll be swinging with confidence in no time!
City of Calgary
Family, youth and adult beginner group programs and private/semi-private lessons, including Junior Beginner Series – Girls Only and Adult Beginner Series – Ladies Only lessons. Youth and family golf subsidy program available through the City of Calgary.
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Tournaments & Competitive Opportunities
Alberta Golf Tour
A ‘local friendly competitive’ golf tournament series, co-ed but woman-run. The Alberta Golf Tour provides a professional tour-style experience in a flighted amateur golf tournament series for players of all ages, abilities, and genders.
Calgary Ladies Golf Association
The Calgary Ladies Golf Association runs ladies and Junior Girls’ golf events in Calgary and the surrounding area, including a development camp and 9-hole tournament for new to the game junior girl golfers.