EARLIER this year GreenSpace Management became the first “off course” provider globally to become a signatory to the R&A Women in Golf Charter, and as part of this commitment, GreenSpace has been flying along with numerous amazing Women focused initiatives at their golf and mini golf courses nationally.
The latest initiative, the ‘Women’s Golf Morning Tea’ was held in partnership with Golf Australia, YMCA Victoria (The Y) and City of Melbourne, at the Royal Park Public Golf Course, a facility just 2km from the Melbourne CBD.
The event aimed to address common barriers to female participation in golf, including all the rules associated with the game, skill levels, pace of play and dress codes.
GreenSpace wiped the course clean of literally every barrier to entry – so much so, they closed the course down for the morning and welcomed almost 70 Women to the golf course from a variety of golfing backgrounds, from experienced, to never played before golfers. GreenSpace introduced three levels of play with a unique five-hole golf format, ‘Get into Golf’ starter clinics as well as ‘Never Played Before’ sessions.
GreenSpace PGA Professionals and Community instructors assisted all participants throughout the day in a fun, relaxed and social setting.
A field of 70 enjoyed the Women’s Golf Morning Tea event at the Royal Park course in Melbourne.
“The relaxed, no-pressure atmosphere made this a fun and accessible way for women to get involved in golf, and we can’t wait to build on this success in future events,” explained PGA Member Matt Doran, the Facility Manager at Royal Park Golf Course.
The event supported The Y’s “Open Doors Program” which supports people experiencing disadvantage by subsiding access to the programs and services run by the Y Victoria – a program helping thousands enjoy sport and recreation without barriers of entry.
Joe Sinnott, National Operations Coordinator – GreenSpace Management, added;
“Our Women in Golf Working Group set out to create an event that was accessible and open to all to enjoy Royal Park in a relaxed, social and fun setting – without the pressures of a normal Saturday at the golf course.”
The event was praised by its participants for its relaxed pace, with attendees noting that the longer gaps between tee times and the supportive, non-pressured environment helped reduce anxiety and increase fun levels significantly.
The Women’s Morning Tee event marks a significant step in making golf more accessible to women and fostering a supportive community for newcomers to the game.
Royal Park Public Golf Course is part of Active Melbourne, the City of Melbourne’s Sport and Recreation team who are committed to providing facilities, programs and services that connect our communities.
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