Golf Australia data show women now comprise 60% of new golfers and 42% of all golfers nationally, with women leading most Get Into Golf beginner participants and overall interest up 11.6% year over year.

A rising trend is driving more women into golf across Australia, challenging the view of golf as a male-dominated sport.

Personal stories include Hannah Bentley, a Melbourne mum and AWGN ambassador, and Karen Campbell, a 61-year-old retiree who enjoys golf holidays despite not labeling herself athletic.

Women say welcoming club environments and better accessibility matter, with Birdie Links working to bridge gaps for working women.

Golf should fit busy lives and be approachable for newcomers, especially women who want to golf with partners or after children grow up.

Overall, there is a growing, supportive ecosystem for women in golf, featuring targeted programs, community building, and flexible formats for mothers, retirees, and beginners.

Winnie Wong, 28, from Sydney, started golf after a coach reached out on social media and now trains with Tammy Wong, founder of Birdie Links, which targets beginner female golfers and has 120 members and growing.

Notable women-focused programs include the Australian Women’s Golf Network’s mums-and-bubs clinics and GirlsTrek’s women-led golf holidays guided by mentors.

There is controversy surrounding a Good Good Golf and Callaway ad showing a man tackling a woman with a golf club, raising concerns about cultural portrayals of the sport.