Boyfriends, Dads & Birdies: How Men Help (and Hinder) Women Getting Into Golf

If today sounds a little different… that’s because it is.

We’ve officially moved into our brand new studio space, Taylor’s 19th Hole. We’re literally sitting at a poker table with our custom neon sign glowing behind us, overlooking the 3rd fairway at Seville Golf & Country Club. It is the perfect scenery and vibe for this show — fun, community-driven, and rooted in honesty, integrity, and treating people with respect. This room finally feels like home, so of course we had to kick things off with a topic that every lady golfer can relate to: the man who got you into golf.

In this episode, we’re talking about how men influence women getting into golf — sometimes on purpose, sometimes by accident:

In this episode we cover:

🎯 Why men are often the “gatekeepers” of golf
How access, invitations, and equipment usually start with the guys… and why that’s slowly starting to change.
💕 The Supportive Boyfriend/Husband
The hype man who buys the clubs, books the tee time, and genuinely wants you out there with him (even if he secretly regrets it when you get better).
🛠️ “Let Me Fix Your Swing” Guy
The well-meaning coach-in-disguise who can unintentionally frustrate, overwhelm, or completely turn a woman off from the game… and how to handle that dynamic in a healthy way.
👨‍👧 Dads, Grandpas & Brothers
The daddy’s girls, the grandpas who put a tiny club in your hand, the brothers who dragged you to the range — the family stories that started it all.
💔➡️⛳ “I Joined Golf to Meet a Guy… or Get Away From One”
The women who picked up golf to connect with someone… and the women who picked it up to reclaim their time, sanity, and social life.
💚 Why Women Stay in Golf
Spoiler: it usually stops being about the man and starts being about confidence, community, and feeling strong. We share stories from the Golf Party Live community that highlight exactly that.
🧠 Donna’s Instructor Tips
Practical advice for ladies learning from a partner or male family member, including:
How to set boundaries with “fix your swing” feedback
When to bring in a neutral third party (hello, golf instructor)
How to keep golf fun, light, and yours
We want to hear YOUR story!

Ladies, we know almost every woman has a “man story” behind how she started golf.

👉 Tell us about it:
Who got you into golf?
What was the moment?
What was the madness?
Send us your story at [e-mail] with the subject line “Who Got Me Into Golf” – we may share it (with your permission) in a future episode or on social!

Thank you for listening!

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Have fun and go low. ⛳️💚