Romantic Golf Courses
Catering to Women Golfers as Part of a Couple
The local golf course is where you'll see talented women golfers enjoying a leisurely game with their husbands. This goes to prove the game of golf has gained newfound popularity with a more diverse clientele over recent years.
While these women golfers would have previously opted for a traditional beach holiday or city break, they are now considering golf getaways so that they can try out some of the luxurious resorts and golf courses which are on offer in a range of locations all over the world.
Romantic Golf Resorts
If you are part of a golfing couple who are looking for a suitably romantic location which also has golf courses on tap - there are lots of possibilities on offer. You could consider a weekend away to a luxury golf destination like Florida, whose year round appeal and tropical weather would satisfy even the most ardent woman golfer in need of rest and relaxation. The high class La Playa Beach and Golf Resort is situated on an idyllic stretch of white sand in the stunning area of Naples, Florida and offers a challenging 18-hole golf course which will really test your skills. The beach is right outside your door when you just want to relax.
The resort also offers golf instruction with The David Leadbetter Golf Academy which favors small groups and an inclusive, holistic approach; although they do not specify that they offer women-only clinics. This is something to check before you do book up, as courses offering free introductory lessons and women-only instruction taught by female professionals will always be friendlier to women golfers in general.
Fabulous Thailand
If you have a little more time and money to play with you could opt for an overseas golf course destination like the beautiful Thai island of Koh Samui. This fabulous beauty spot now boasts a championship golf course with spa, pro shop, locker room, and restaurant facilities in the Santiburi Samui Country Club. The golf course hosted the 2006 Bangkok Airways Open and since then has enjoyed an impressively flourishing name. It is located amidst coconut groves and is kept lush by picturesque waterfalls and creeks. The greens themselves cut into dense forest with steep downhill and uphill slopes to challenge the most experienced golfer, and offer awe-inspiring cliff top views of the ocean and surrounding islands. It is better designed for women than many golf courses as it offers a ladies tee box, and rewards accuracy over distance with small fairways on most holes and larger greens to make approach shots easier. There is also a 9-hole golf course next to Chewang Beach which is perfect for squeezing in a quick game before an afternoon of sunbathing or sight seeing.
Things to Consider
There are a few points that women should consider when booking their golf getaway to ensure that they choose somewhere which offers women-friendly facilities.
- Always check the course design and look into the forward tee placement to ensure that they are correctly positioned to help women golfers, who have less upper body strength than male golfers.
- Make sure that women are offered the same tee times and course access as men.
- Remember that some courses may have handicap limits and will ask for a golf proficiency certificate upon booking and upon entry to the greens.
- In terms of other facilities, it is a good idea to check whether a golf course offers equipment hire for women golfers as well as a good selection of women’s golf apparel in the pro shop.