Women’s Golf Day is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, marking a decade of empowering women and girls through the game of golf. What began in 2016 as a vision by golf industry veteran Elisa Gaudet has blossomed into a global movement. Today, over 1,350 locations across 85 countries participate, and this year’s celebration spans an entire week—from May 27 to June 3.
At its core, Women’s Golf Day is a unique four-hour experience designed to introduce women and girls to golf in a simple, inclusive, and welcoming environment. Events are open to all skill levels—from absolute beginners to seasoned players—and they combine both instruction and social connection. The first two hours typically focus on either a group lesson for newcomers or a fun 9-hole shotgun scramble for experienced golfers. The second half of the event shifts to socializing, offering a relaxed space for participants to ask questions, make connections, and build community. This structure has proven to be not only effective in drawing women in, but also in keeping them engaged.
The motivation behind Women’s Golf Day was simple but powerful. “We realized that women were quick to try golf, but just as quick to leave,” Gaudet said in an interview with GolfDigest.com. “So we flipped the approach. We created an event that resonated—and it worked.” By blending play with community and conversation, the event offers a more approachable and enjoyable way into golf.
Official partners of Women’s Golf Day include major golf institutions like the USGA, R&A, and PGA of America, reflecting the event’s growing impact. That impact is evident: nearly one-third of recreational golfers in the U.S. are now women, and 39% of all new golfers are female. Even more promising, girls now represent 35% of junior golfers aged 6 to 17.
Despite these gains, Gaudet emphasizes there’s more work ahead. “Women’s sports are still looking for the business world to go beyond lip service,” she said. “There’s a lot of room to grow.” Her hope is to see Women’s Golf Day embraced more widely, with more courses and companies understanding the real value of supporting women in golf.
Traditionally observed on the first Tuesday in June, the event has grown into a full week of global celebration. To join the movement or find an event near you, visit womensgolfday.com/locations.
