Wales Golf

Golf is a game for everyone. 🏌️♂️ Mae golff yn gêm i bawb. 🏌️♂️ That’s exactly what WalesGolf set out to prove with their Ramadan Golf sessions, creating a welcoming space for Muslim communities to get into the sport in a way that fits around fasting and prayer. ☪️ Dyna’n union y bwriadodd Golff Cymru ei brofi gyda’u sesiynau Ramadan, gan greu gofod croesawgar i gymunedau Mwslimaidd i’r gamp mewn ffordd sy’n cyd-fynd ag ymprydio a gweddi. ☪️ Since 2021, these late-night sessions have introduced dozens of new players to the game, and the impact has been incredible. 🙌 Ers 2021, mae'r sesiynau hwyr hyn wedi cyflwyno dwsinau o chwaraewyr newydd i'r gêm, ac mae'r effaith wedi bod yn anhygoel. 🙌

At Wales Golf, we don’t just #AccelerateAction on #InternationalWomensDay – we drive change all year round 💪💜 Our Accelerate Action webinar was a powerful reminder that meaningful progress doesn’t happen in just one day, it happens every day. We were inspired by speakers who shared their insights on increasing participation, supporting women in golf, and ensuring equal access for all. At Wales Golf, we are committed to long-term change through initiatives like the Women’s Golf Legacy Fund and the Women in Golf Charter, ensuring that golf is truly a game for everyone. Let’s keep the momentum going and shape the future of golf together. ⛳ 🔗 Watch our webinar on-demand here: https://lnkd.in/evES2yi5 #EveryonesGame #WomenInGolf #IWD2025

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗳𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝘆𝗺𝗿𝘂! 💪 We're excited to launch Golff Coach Cymru - an 18-month high-performance coaching programme designed to develop the next generation of top golf coaches in Wales. This initiative will provide PGA-qualified coaches with a high-quality, face-to-face development experience, covering technical, tactical, physical, and psychological aspects of coaching. ▪️Delivered by the Wales Golf national coaching team ▪️Supported by expert guest speakers ▪️Focused on long-term player development Applications close March 28 – don’t miss this opportunity to be part of Wales’ growing coaching network! 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eDbyV8DS

✉️ Give golf a try - a personal invitation this International Women's Day 💜 Golf has often been seen as exclusive - but that's changing. At Wales Golf, we're committed to making golf a game for everyone. Brandie, our non-executive director for EDI, shares a powerful message on: ⛳ The benefits of golf for wellbeing, confidence and connecting with nature ⛳ The initiatives in place across Wales to ensure women and girls feel like they belong ⛳Why now is the perfect time to challenge stereotypes and take that first swing Whether you’re a complete beginner or just curious, the greens are open to you. Change starts with an invitation - so here’s yours. 🔗 Read the full piece below and share it with someone who might love to give golf a try! #EveryonesGame | #IWD2025 | #AccelerateAction

"The best way to predict the future is to create it." Golf has made strides in becoming more inclusive, but real progress requires action. Brandie Deignan, ED&I Board Lead at Wales Golf, is optimistic about the sport’s future - while acknowledging that meaningful change won’t happen unless organisations take deliberate steps to break down barriers. Wales Golf is doing just that. From initiatives like New2Golf, which introduces newcomers to the game, to Girls Golf Cymru, which creates a welcoming environment for young female golfers, the organisation is actively working to make golf accessible to everyone - regardless of age, gender, background, or ability. ✅ Engaging youth through the Youth Golf Panel. ✅ Providing accessible coaching via the Insport programme. ✅ Listening and learning from diverse voices through the Living Experience Network. Golf’s traditions are valuable, but they must be balanced with innovation and inclusivity to ensure the sport thrives for future generations. As Deignan says, we can envision a better future for golf, but it’s up to us to make it a reality. Read the full interview in Golf Business Quarterly: https://bit.ly/41oOz9N 📩 Stay informed on the latest golf industry insights - subscribe to the Golf Business Quarterly newsletter today: https://lnkd.in/eerz5hig

Midnight Ramadan Golf: Best practices for running inclusive initiatives 🌙🏌️ During Ramadan, practicing Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset, making traditional daytime sports schedules impractical. That’s why we introduced Midnight Ramadan Golf - a late night initiative allowing Muslim golfers to play, practice, and connect after Iftar, in a welcoming environment. Since launching in 2022, attendance has grown each year, with over 100 participants taking part in 2024. But success didn’t come from just this - it came from listening to the community and ensuring every detail was inclusive and meaningful. In our latest thought leadership, Dan Jakeway, our Participation Coordinator for South West and Mid Wales, shares insights into our successful programme and offers advice for those looking to replicate it. #EveryonesGame https://lnkd.in/gUH5KKh5

Participation Pathways: Wales Golf 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Brandie Deignan, ED&I Board Lead at Wales Golf, is optimistic the sport's future will be more welcoming and inclusive – but admits nothing will change if nothing changes. As the mother of twin boys who started playing golf a decade ago when they were six, Brandi Deignan has had plenty of first-hand experience of the environments the sport is played in. So when Wales Golf invited her to join their board with a remit to tackle equality and diversity she was excited to put her experience into action. Read more: https://lnkd.in/etDj3Z5a Sign up for the newsletter: https://ow.ly/zJxY50U06t6 Join us on LinkedIn: https://ow.ly/cwiq50U06t5 Listen to episode 6 with Alan Hocknell: https://lnkd.in/eg-WJYNS

Are we late to the party? Maybe… but we couldn’t let 2024’s highlights go unnoticed. From new initiatives, championship successes to organisational milestones - 2024 is a year worth reflecting on. We’d love for you to take a moment to flick through our 2024 Year in Review. It’s a snapshot of the progress we’ve made towards making golf #EveryonesGame - for fun, for sport, for life. Diolch yn fawr for being a part of our story. Here’s to building on this momentum in 2025. ❤️

Wales Golf 🤝 PING We’ve had a fantastic couple of days with our main sponsors, PING, at their European headquarters in Gainsborough. From productive face-to-face meetings to an insightful site tour and social - we’ve enjoyed every moment! Experiencing firsthand how PING’s family-led business operates and feeling the strong team ethos across every department confirmed what we already knew - we’re the perfect match. We share similar values, a deep care for our staff, customers, and members, and a genuine passion for the golf industry. Diolch, PING, for your warm hospitality. Here’s to another incredible year of growth, collaboration and mutual support 💪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Ping Europe Limited Ian McCallum Dave Fanning Matthew Clark Dan Rooney Joshua Rutt Geoff Waddington Tim Ward Nick Boulton

Morlais Castle crowned winners of the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association Championship Greenkeeping Performance of the Year Award 🏆 Competing against leading clubs like Woburn and Burnham & Berrow, the Merthyr Tydfil club stood out for its exceptional commitment to course quality and community engagement while hosting the Welsh Team Championships. Congratulations Stewart, Tessa and the entire team at Morlais Castle - what a fantastic achievement 👏 Full story: https://lnkd.in/ej6aeWfg