Women In Golf

Vince Solano’s statement in an interview on NBC 5 Chicago, “It really isn’t about women. It’s simply about golf” shows the controversy of allowing women into the sport, bringing into question the difference between women and men. There are countless physical separations between women displayed, however, looking past that, there are not many disparities between us. Since the involvement of women, equipment has tremendously evolved, leading to universal advancements in golf that are beneficial for men as well. Although, there are multitudinous rules and restrictions women experience. Once women were permitted into the sport, many accomplishments were completed. Yet, they were still never given recognition from men. Throughout history, the role

Unfortunately, golf is a male-dominated sport and there is a lot of controversy with the role of women in golf. Female golf athletes are objected by their gender and physical features which does nothing for people who genuinely enjoy the sport (Alvarez 1). Consumers that read golf news or magazines simply want to see accomplishments of pro golfers to possibly get better themselves, not stare at young women in scandalous outfits. Much of golf media, such as Golf Magazine, Golf Digest, and the Golf Channel have reduced women to their looks more than once (Alvarez 2). Golf Magazine rarely features women golfers. Furthermore, when a woman is, it’s more focused on their physical beauty rather than athletic accomplishments (Alvarez). Sadly, in many golf news sources, female pro golfers are typically showing off their looks by these companies displaying provocative images to the audiences. The annual “Most Beautiful women in Golf”, displays women who have impacted the golf industry with simply their looks (Alvarez 1). Featured Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) pros are not usually wearing proper golf attire, instead, they are in bikinis (Alvarez 2). Also, most are young, talented women instead of older women who have might have made long-term impacts on the sport (Alvarez). In all sixty-six years of Golf Digest, only twenty-three women have been highlighted on

Most private golf courses do not allow women as members or even as guests (Kusinski). These courses make it seem like women are equivalent to second-class citizens and are not worthy enough to be included. There are 25 golf courses in the U.S. that limit their membership to men only (Kusinski). In order for a golf course to restrict membership, they can not receive tax or federal exemptions (Kusinski). Therefore, they are entitled to create as many rules as they wish. High-level businessmen traditionally host golf matches for meetings and they are known for those connections (Kusinski). By not allowing women, represents that most men think women are not qualified or are not good enough to join them. Aside, when women are able to participate, there are strict dress codes they must follow. The LPGA has recently updated the dress code that forbids plunging necklines, joggers or leggings (Mell). Skirts also have to be a certain length so that nothing is showing (Mell). Charley Hull states in an interview that she “fears such stuffy rules showing the game is stuck in the past and it will deter new, young players” (Paul). Many women can not help the attention to certain areas because they are built that way and the LPGA should not throw shame upon those women. Although women go through such strict regulations, they have still succeeded in memorable accomplishments within the