13 U.S. Golf Courses That Women Enjoy

Whether you recently took up golf or have a years-long love affair with the sport, the odds are you’ll see more female players out on golf courses.

What Makes a Golf Course One That Women Enjoy?

Golf course length

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In Europe, where golf was born, they’ve extensively researched how course length can be a factor in attracting female players.

Course design detail

“To accomplish an excellent design for women golfers, a female architect or designer should be on the design committee to equalize the input from different perspectives,” said Peel. 

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Dress code

According to a KINONA survey, 60% of U.S. men and women believe golf dress codes are outdated. However, updating these rules is a quick fix that golf courses can make to be more welcoming to female players.

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Course amenities

Golf is a centuries-old sport with a strictly male environment as its foundation. However, as historic golf courses are updated, and new courses are built, the attention to detail, overall environment, and culture will attract female players.

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U.S. Golf Courses That Women Love

Here are 13 golf courses across America that give strong players a run for their money, accommodate shorter hitters, and have a welcoming environment. This list features numerous resort golf courses, as generally speaking, they tend to be more welcoming to female players than private membership ones. 

Kingsmill resort & Spa plantation course

The Plantation course is more playable, measuring about 6400 yards from the back tee. And, if you’re looking for another one in the area, be sure to visit Williamsburg National Golf Club, another of Virginia’s world-class golf courses.

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