Kent Golf Limited
How to run a women's academy workshop report
Date published: 25 Oct 2024
"˜How to run a women's academy' was the subject of a recent workshop run by Kent Golf and it was very well-attended by club representatives from across the county.
Cherry Lodge GC hosted the session and Brian Bamford, their General Manager, gave an excellent presentation on how Cherry Lodge have used taster events and an academy to increase their numbers of women golfers. Anna Smith, PGA Professional at London Club and a Kent Women's Academy coach, talked about how best to coach new golfing women and Gerry Verge, Women In Golf Charter Champion at Chislehurst GC talked about how to welcome and integrate women into the club.
Ainée O'Connor, PGA Professional at Sundridge Park GC and a Kent Women's Academy coach, Sarah McDonald, County Secretary for Kent Golf, and Lauren Spray, Women's Development Manager at England Golf, completed the expert line-up that answered questions from the delegates.
"˜We all know that it is tough to increase the numbers of women in golf when they have so much pressure on their time, so it was great to see so many clubs here who are serious about encouraging women and want to get the pathway right,' said Jude Mackenzie, Women in Golf Charter Champion for Kent Golf and chair of the event.
If any clubs were unable to attend and would like to receive the "˜top tips' document shared on the day, please contact the Kent Golf office via office@kentgolf.co.uk.
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