England Golf is thrilled to reveal that Women’s Golf Lounge has become the latest organisation to sign its Respect in Golf pledge.
The Women’s Golf Lounge is a community for women golfers where they connect, share their love for the game, and support each other in their golfing journeys, aiming to introduce more women and girls to the game of golf.
The organisation joins the likes of golf media outlet GolfMagic, the Golf Club Managers’ Association (GCMA), the International Working Group for Women and Sport, and Women in Golf Awards, in pledging its commitment to ensuring everyone is treated fairly in a safe environment, and feels a sense of belonging within the game of golf.
England Golf’s Respect in Golf movement has seen all 60 counties and 1735 affiliated golf clubs sign the England Golf Terms of Affiliation, with the governing body looking to drive inclusivity and accessibility within the game, and stamp out discrimination.
Founder of Women’s Golf Lounge, Yvonne Brooke, said: “I have signed the Respect in Golf pledge because I know how important it is — not just to me, but to the thousands of women inside the Women’s Golf Lounge. We believe golf should feel welcoming, supportive, and fair — no matter what level you play at, how often you play, or why you love the game.
“I am incredibly passionate about growing the game for women and girls — and that means we need to come together and make golf a better, more inclusive place for everyone. The women inside the WGL want this change too.
“Together, we can listen, share stories, learn from one another, and take real steps to shape a brighter future for the game. Because respect, fairness, and kindness shouldn’t be optional — they should be the standard.”
England Golf Communications Director Ben White added: “Women’s Golf Lounge are doing great things in engaging more and more women and girls in golf – and having them sign the Respect in Golf pledge is important in helping us make strides in the game.
“One of the key areas as part of our 2025-2030 strategy is to inspire more people to take up the game, especially women and girls, and by working with the likes of Women’s Golf Lounge, we will continue to shift long-held perceptions and welcome people of all backgrounds and abilities to recognise the physical, mental and social benefits our sport provides.”
The organisation joins the likes of golf media outlet GolfMagic, the Golf Club Managers’ Association (GCMA), the International Working Group for Women and Sport, and Women in Golf Awards, in pledging its commitment to ensuring everyone is treated fairly in a safe environment, and feels a sense of belonging within the game of golf.
England Golf’s Respect in Golf movement has seen all 60 counties and 1735 affiliated golf clubs sign the England Golf Terms of Affiliation, with the governing body looking to drive inclusivity and accessibility within the game, and stamp out discrimination.
Founder of Women’s Golf Lounge, Yvonne Brooke, said: “I have signed the Respect in Golf pledge because I know how important it is — not just to me, but to the thousands of women inside the Women’s Golf Lounge. We believe golf should feel welcoming, supportive, and fair — no matter what level you play at, how often you play, or why you love the game.
“I am incredibly passionate about growing the game for women and girls — and that means we need to come together and make golf a better, more inclusive place for everyone. The women inside the WGL want this change too.
“Together, we can listen, share stories, learn from one another, and take real steps to shape a brighter future for the game. Because respect, fairness, and kindness shouldn’t be optional — they should be the standard.”
England Golf Communications Director Ben White added: “Women’s Golf Lounge are doing great things in engaging more and more women and girls in golf – and having them sign the Respect in Golf pledge is important in helping us make strides in the game.
“One of the key areas as part of our 2025-2030 strategy is to inspire more people to take up the game, especially women and girls, and by working with the likes of Women’s Golf Lounge, we will continue to shift long-held perceptions and welcome people of all backgrounds and abilities to recognise the physical, mental and social benefits our sport provides.”
ENDS
Contact details:
Tom Vale, Press & Media Manager
Tel: 07912 240850
Email: tom.vale@englandgolf.org
www.englandgolf.org
Contact details:
Tom Vale, Press & Media Manager
Tel: 07912 240850
Email: tom.vale@englandgolf.org
www.englandgolf.org