Charter move is a Bold step
BOLDON Golf Club has become the first club in England to sign up to the R and A’s Women in Golf Charter.
The South Tyneside club has made a series of pledges which include running events to encourage more women and girls to play golf, to have at least three female board members and to create even better community links.
It has also appointed women’s member Alyson Chapman as its charter champion to support and help new players and members.
The Women in Golf Charter was launched last year to increase the number of women and girls playing golf and to encourage more opportunities for women to work.
England Golf was one of the first signatories and 106 organisations have since committed to it.
Lauren Spray, England Golf Women and Girls’ Manager, said: “Boldon have been wonderful to work with.
“They have set realistic targets and it is fantastic to see them looking
at everything from leadership positions to recruiting new women into their club.
“As the first club in England to adopt the charter I am sure they will encourage many more to pledge their commitments to the charter and support the continued growth of women and girls’ golf.”
Jackie Davidson, Assistant Director, Golf Development at the R and A, said: “We are delighted to have Boldon’s support as the first golf club in England to sign up to the Women in Golf Charter.
“It is so important for the charter to break through at club level.”
Boldon has 42 women and girl members, including seven who are following the club’s pathway to full membership. The target is to increase this by five during 2019.
It already has a great track record with its Get into Golf sessions for women.
Club manager Steve Watkin said: “It was an easy decision to support the charter and to embed our activities and commitment into our business plan.”