Women and girls drive record golf growth ahead of U.S. Women’s Open

A report from the National Golf Foundation reveals a significant increase in female participation in golf, with a 45 percent rise since 2020. This surge has added 2.5 million women and girls to the sport, reaching over 8.1 million golfers, the highest number recorded. In contrast, male participation has increased by 12 percent during the same period. Women now make up 28 percent of all on-course golfers, the largest share ever. The growth is attributed to golf's outdoor environment during the pandemic and the rise of off-course experiences, which have made the sport more accessible.

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