Women & Golf Magazine

Feb 20, 2025 | womenandgolf.com | Emma Ballard

As my four years as Editor of Women & Golf come to an end, it feels like the perfect moment to reflect on the current state of the women’s game, from club to elite level. When I thought about what to write in this final opinion piece, one thing kept coming to mind: women’s golf is in a good place. You could even say it’s thriving – against all the odds. I say “against the odds” because, at every level, there are barriers and challenges that should have held the women’s game back.

Feb 17, 2025 | womenandgolf.com | Emma Ballard

The Army Golf Association (AGA), which was formed in 1974 to promote the interests of all golfers, both officers and soldiers, regular and reserve, is pushing hard to increase women’s participation in the sport. Claire Ham, a Military Personnel Administrator, is a key figure in this effort. Here she offers insight into how she got involved in golf, her journey in the Army’s golfing community, and the steps being taken to attract more women to the game. Claire’s introduction to golf was unexpected.

Feb 16, 2025 | womenandgolf.com | Emma Ballard

The golf shoe market has changed a lot in recent years. Although a plethora of traditional spiked shoes are always available to buy, it is the move towards the less traditional and non-spiked version that has really taken off. I would argue that the choice and range of golf shoes available to golfers is better than ever. With a style and price point to satisfy every golfer.

Feb 14, 2025 | womenandgolf.com | Emma Ballard

Seed Golf is rewriting the rules of the golf industry, offering high-performance golf balls at a better value. Co-founded by Dean Klatt, whose extensive background in international brand management and product development paved the way for Seed Golf’s unique approach, the brand is thriving by addressing gaps left by industry heavyweights. Dean observed a shift in golf demographics about a decade ago, noting an increase in participation among juniors, women, and millennials.

Feb 11, 2025 | womenandgolf.com | Emma Ballard

Being an advocate for and someone who gets to write about women’s professional golf, it can often feel like I am hitting my head against a brick wall. How many times do I need to ponder and ask why women’s professional golf is not getting the media coverage and recognition that it deserves? Time and again, I have written articles around this and as each year goes by it is very hard to see much improvement.