“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.
According to a KINONA survey, 60% of U.S. men and women believe golf dress codes are outdated.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.
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.
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.
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.