Why More Women Are Playing Golf in 2025 — and How They’re Changing the Game

Golf isn’t just having a moment — it’s experiencing a transformation. Once known for rigid dress codes, whispered etiquette, and a distinctly male-dominated culture, the sport is now being reshaped by a new wave of women who are showing up in increasing numbers, rewriting the rules, and redefining what it means to belong on the course.

For women today, golf isn’t about competition or perfection. It’s about connection. It’s about showing up exactly as you are, wearing what feels good, swinging with confidence, and finding joy in a sport that has too long been gatekept.

This isn’t your dad’s game anymore.

Female Golfers Are Leading the Golf Revival in 2025

Across Australia and beyond, golf is booming. But the most exciting part? Women are leading the charge.

Post-COVID, outdoor sports like golf exploded in popularity — they offered fresh air, space to move, and a way to be social without being shoulder-to-shoulder. But what began as a safe social outlet has evolved into something more lasting and powerful.

More and more women are picking up a club for the first time. And not just any women — creative, confident, community-minded women who value experience over ego.

According to Golf Australia, women now make up one of the fastest-growing segments in the sport. And this growth isn’t driven by tradition. It’s driven by a desire for something more authentic.

Forget the formality. These women are here to connect, move their bodies, learn something new, and laugh their way through a round. It’s not about becoming a pro. It’s about giving it a go.

2025 Golf Fashion Trends: Sporty, Stylish & Female-Led

Let’s talk about the clothes. Because the traditional golf uniform? It’s had its day.

Gone are the collared, neon-coloured polos and knee-length shorts with belt loops that never flattered anyone. Today’s players are showing up in athletic skorts, oversized sun visors, cropped tops, sporty dresses, and even bike shorts. They’re bringing in inspiration from surfwear, tennis, and street style — creating a whole new genre of golf fashion that finally feels wearable.

Golf style is no longer about dressing like the course expects you to. It’s about dressing like you want to — athletic, playful, and confident.

At Weekend Essentials, we design for the woman who wants to swing without restriction, walk without discomfort, and show up to the green feeling effortlessly cool. Because the clothes shouldn’t be a barrier. They should be part of the fun.

Beginner Golf Tips for Women (That Don’t Involve Perfection)

If you’re thinking about trying golf but feel intimidated by the rules or culture — you’re not alone. Here’s how to make your first swing feel a little more doable:

• Start with friends — It’s more fun and less intimidating.
• Forget the rules (at first) — Focus on enjoying the experience.
• Try before you buy — Borrow clubs or visit a driving range to get a feel.
• Wear what feels good — You don’t need traditional golf gear to get started.
• Laugh it off — A whiffed shot is a rite of passage.

Remember: you don’t have to be good to begin. You just have to begin.

Reclaiming the Space and Letting Go of the Rules

One of the biggest shifts in women’s golf? The energy.

Traditionally, golf has come with a whole lot of unwritten (and frankly, outdated) rules — etiquette this, etiquette that, don’t talk during someone’s backswing, and make sure you keep up the pace.

The new wave of women hitting the green aren’t interested in playing by those rules.

They’re interested in reclaiming the space for what it could be: joyful, relaxed, inclusive.

That means showing up without knowing the jargon. Taking a mulligan. Hitting the ball straight into the bush and laughing about it. It means having no shame about being a beginner, no pressure to be perfect, and no tolerance for the unspoken snobbery that used to hover over the game.

At Weekend Essentials, our monthly meetups are designed around that exact ethos. No scoring. No pressure. Just a group of women coming together to try something new and feel good while doing it. All you have to do is show up.

Inside the Women’s Golf Community That’s Changing the Game

At the heart of it all? Connection.

Women are stepping onto the course not to climb a leaderboard, but to be part of something real. Something supportive. Something that makes them feel like they belong.

Golf is no longer just a sport — it’s a vessel for friendship, for confidence, and for presence.

We’ve seen it firsthand. Women who never thought they’d hold a club now coming every month, making new friends, encouraging each other after a dodgy putt, and celebrating the smallest wins. It’s a powerful thing when competition takes a back seat and community takes the wheel.

This is what the future of golf looks like. And we’re so here for it.

Why More Women Are Playing Golf — and Why It Matters

This shift goes far beyond the fairway.

It’s about women entering spaces that were never designed for them — and making them their own. It’s about dismantling outdated expectations, rejecting the pressure to perform, and showing up with presence, style, and confidence.

Golf just happens to be the latest frontier. But the ripple effect? That’s what matters.

Because when women feel comfortable trying something new, when they’re supported by community, and when they feel free to show up authentically — that’s when real change happens.

Join the Women’s Golf Movement

Our Weekend Essentials golf meetups happen once a month on the Northern Beaches — and they’re all about connection over competition. Whether you’re brand new to golf or just looking to find your people, this is the place to start.

No clubs? No worries. Never played? Perfect.
Just bring good vibes and come see what the women’s golf community is all about.

👉 Learn more or RSVP to our next meetup

This is golf. Rewritten.