Comments on: Is the Golf Course You Play ‘Female Friendly’?

By: Tattoomenow

Tattoomenow — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:33:34 +0000

This is just a quick note on golf Courses: The UN estimates that golf courses use about 2.5 billion gallons/9.5 billion liters of water daily. Many golf courses in the world are irrigated with non-potable water and/or rainwater.

By: Sherry

Sherry — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:46:17 +0000

Alex, I am not personally familiar with golf courses in the NYC area but know there are many resources online, starting with your favorite search engine. I would also highly recommend asking other golfers that you know what their recommendations are. Depending on the level of play with your wife and daughter don’t overlook the importance of working on basics at the driving range and then move onto a Par 3 course so as not to intimidate or frustrate them early on.

Your budget will dictate what will work best for your family. There are many drills and skills that can be honed on a driving range that will help keep costs down. Many courses today are running specials if your schedule is flexible enough to fit the offerings. Group lessons both adult and junior are good ways to maximize your time and wallet while building a good solid base that will translate to the course when the time and budget allows.

Hope that helps!

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:19:03 +0000

Thanks for the tips, i know you said earlier, but i still unsure how to choose right and get best service for my $$. I’m from NYC, would you personally recommend any golf courses for my wife and daughter (7 years old)

Thanks, Alex
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By: Sherry

Sherry — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:17:01 +0000

Valerie, you’re ’spot on’ when it comes to women speaking up. Thanks for your comment.

By: Valerie

Valerie — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:58:14 +0000

I agree that there is much to be learned by golf course management, at many courses today but slowly but surely, as more women speak up, participate and spend thier money out there change will happen. Ladies, remember your dollar is worth the same as his, even on the course and make sure they take notice! Happy golfing!

By: Sherry

Sherry — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:24:57 +0000

Brenda,

Your course should be part of the norm not the exception. Hopefully we’ll this as a pattern everywhere. Great job!

BTW, the course Brenda is referring to is Country Town Golf Course in Springport, MI. If anyone is around that area please take the time to play a round or two.

By: Brenda Heisler

Brenda Heisler — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 11:16:40 +0000

Our course seems to be doing everything right. We hear all the time from women how nice it is to play our course. The women are treated with respect. There is no rushing their play. We have items in the pro shop for women that are displayed nicely. We now carry the SassyGolf gloves and have nice hats and visors. Most women like the wide brim visors for better sun protection on their faces. We have a lady instructor and have participated in the Take Your Daughter To The Course program. Our Junior Clinic included lots of girls. We get compliments on our bathrooms. The lady's room is always clean and is nicely decorated. We have a baker's rack that we change out with seasonal flowers and decorate for the holidays. Our outdoor bathroom is clean and has a lock. Our women's league has an area on the bulletin board for their standings and a birdie board. They can also post photos there. Each year they have a "fun day" with costumes. All I know is that we have one group of ladies that played at another course, ending up leaving that course because they won't treated well, and are now happy with our course. All we really did was treat them with respect, give them what they wanted and enjoyed their patronage. Brenda Heisler’s last blog post..Are You Looking To Buy A Digital Photo Frame?

By: Sherry

Sherry — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:59:30 +0000

Gary, I don’t know that I have the answer but I certainly understand the marketing end of things. If we, women want to be afforded the service and selection we desire we have to be willing to support those that are listening to us. The “Eve on the Range” concept is very appealing and can be very successful if the word gets out to all of the women in the area.

Personally I would say still offer it even if a female golf pro is not available. Just make sure that whoever is providing the instruction is aware of the proper tone and content… In other words do not be condescending but rather welcoming and informational. The worse thing I have ever seen is a golf pro trying to change a golfer’s swing (male or female) to a ‘one size fits all’ method.

Perhaps soliciting input from those that attend as to what they would like to see made available for women at the facility would be insightful??

Thanks again for your comments and your support of women’s golf and golf in general!!

By: Sherry

Sherry — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:51:04 +0000

Good point, Reggie! Sometimes all it takes is to politely point out the problem. It may simply be an oversight. So speak up ladies!

By: Gary Popelka

Gary Popelka — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:40:09 +0000

Great insight. My wife and I are very sensitive to the attitude toward women by the golf industry. We hate the term “ladies tees.” They are the FORWARD TEES thank you very much. As a custom clubmaker, my other pet peeve is “ladies shafts” and “ladies clubs.” It’s all marketing. I know a lot of men who need the more flexible shaft, but won’t use it if it has an “L” stamped on it. There’s no industry standard for L, A, R, or X flex shafts so quit using it. Instead use the recommended swing speed (Tom Wishon golf does) or the CPM of the shaft. Now, that I can use to custom fit clubs. It’s been hard for me to respond to women and juniors because my major market is with men. I need that inventory. I simply can’t carry a large inventory of women’s clubs, bags, etc. when the sales are not there. Why is that? What can I do, as a clubmaker, to enhance the golf experience for women? One idea I got from one of my LinkedIn groups is a ladies night at the driving range. The person who did something similar called it “Eve on the Range.” Women golf professionals were brought in for the evening to give tips and lessons, snacks and drinks were available and it was just for the ladies. I want to try that this summer. My only problem is trying to find a lady pro within a reasonable distance. Plus, like I said, there is the cost vs. benefit. I’m 100% in agreement with you and welcome any suggestions as to how I can contribute to change in perceptions, attitudes and obsolete standards.