ABOUT SHE PLAYS GOLF
She Plays Golf is all about giving women of all ages the opportunity to connect, learn and play together. From First Involvement opportunities to competition, the initiative is an open invitation to celebrate women in golf. Join us and experience the fun, social and inclusive game today!
Details about future She Plays Golf festivals coming soon!
To learn more or get involved, please contact sheplaysgolf@golfcanada.ca.
2023 She Plays Golf Festival
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 eevnt
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
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! Click here to find out more.
Alberta Golf – UpSwing
A division of Alberta Golf created to support recreational players in getting more enjoyment and connection out of playing golf. Click here to find out more.
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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. Click here to find out more.
Golftuture YYC
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. Click here to find out more.
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. Click here to find out more.
Calgary Ladies Golf Association
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. Click here to find out more.
Fox Hollow Golf Course
Advertised as ‘Calgary’s most affordable public golf course’, Fox Hollow offers leagues, lessons and a variety of playing opportunities, including an indoor driving range. Click here to find out more.
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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. Click here to find out more.
Elle Golf
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. Click here to find out more.
City of Calgary Ladies Nights
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. Click here to find out more.
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. Click here to find out more.
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. Click here to find out more.
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. Click here to find out more.
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. Click here to find out more.
Ingelwood Golf Academy
Looking for a fun and social way to learn the basics of golf? Our Ladies Clinic program is the perfect choice! With a stress-free and supportive environment, you’ll be swinging with confidence in no time! Click here to find out more.
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. Click here to find out more.
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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. Click here to find out more.
Calgary Ladies Golf Association
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. Click here to find out more.
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