Richmond GC signs Women in Golf Charter to help grow the game
Richmond (Yorks) Golf Club has successfully applied to become a signatory of the R&As Women in Golf Charter, a global drive to increase the number of women and girls participating in golf and to encourage more opportunities for women to work within the golf industry.
Less than 50 Golf Clubs in England have achieved this status to-date, so this is a tremendous accolade for Richmond Golf Club, and we are immensely proud.
Jeremy Tomlinson, CEO of England Golf sent a letter to us this week and said that …….”Richmond Golf Club will be inspiring other clubs across the country to develop a more inclusive culture within golf for more women and girls to develop across all levels of the sport…. and it’s fantastic to see that you are working on all aspects of the club from governance to recruitment and retention”.
Richmond Golf Club will focus on raising awareness of the Club’s inclusive approach and female coaching with the Graeme Storm Golf Academy is at the centre of the Club’s activities.
Two-time European Tour Winner Graeme said: “I am thrilled to be part of the Women in Golf Charter at Richmond Golf Club to make golf more accessible and inclusive to women and girls who are new to golf. We hope to build and expand on the coaching we already have in place at the Academy and welcome the opportunity to promote women and girls golf to a wider audience.”
The R&As Women in Golf Charter will be led by Barbara Gregory, our current Lady Captain and Director elect.
Barbara said: “Signing up to the charter shows commitment from the Club and its members to build on the recent work we have done in encouraging women and girls to play golf.”
Richmond Golf Club would be delighted to hear from any ladies and girls who would like to take up golf for the first time.
With the new Women in Golf Charter, there’s no better time to try golf since it’s fun and a great way to meet new friends so call Amy Lancaster, our Secretary on 01748 823231 or e-mail on secretary@richmondyorksgolfclub.co.uk
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