Women Friendly Golf Courses in South Carolina

There was a time in South Carolina when women golfers weren’t as numerous as they are now. With the popularity of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), that has all changed. Leading women golfers, such as recent teen phenomenon Michelle Wie—who can outdrive many male golfers both pro and amateur—have carved out a strong niche for women’s golf in South Carolina. Although almost every golf course in South Carolina has women’s tees, there are some golf courses that have been judged to be friendlier to women golfers than others. This does not mean these golf courses are easier; merely more accommodating to women from an amenities and quality standpoint.

South Carolina Golf Courses Market To Women

While countless courses throughout the Palmetto State are wonderfully women-friendly, Golf for Women magazine has recognized three as outstanding in this category: Willbrook Plantation in the Myrtle Beach area and Kiawah’s Ospry Point near Charleston. In addition The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort was named in 2002 and 2003 as being women-friendly in the magazine. All three are championship golf courses that have each seen their share of professional golf tournaments. For most South Carolina women’s golf experts, the criteria used by Golf for Women magazine in its selection process is generally accepted as being crucial for a women-friendly golf course designation, including playability, multiple tee offerings, layout, aesthetics, amenities, and overall quality.

Many golf experts agree that the state is an excellent place to improve your golf game whether you are a novice or reigning club champion at a variety of South Carolina golf schools tailored to meet the needs of women. Best of all, many South Carolina golf clubs and golf courses have female professionals on staff who are sensitive to women concerned not only with playing skills, but golf etiquette as well. This is important to South Carolina golf courses that target their marketing toward women golfers because this audience, particularly beginners, feels more comfortable learning the game from a woman instructor. South Carolina has a wealth of top-quality female teachers.

Different Amenities Attract South Carolina Women Golfers

As the popularity of golf has risen over the past few decades, so has the participation and level of play of women. South Carolina is the perfect -girls-only” getaway golf destination, yet is also ideal for family golf vacations. Women also enjoy a variety of off-course activities. From the mountains to the coast, South Carolina not only has spectacular scenic beauty but outstanding shopping, historical attractions, spas, dining, entertainment, and cultural activities guaranteed to enhance any golf trip.

South Carolina Golf Courses Seek Women Friendly Certification

The Executive Women’s Golf Club Association, a network that identifies women-friendly golf courses for nearly 20,000 national members, has approached a number of South Carolina golf courses about inclusion in the EWGA’s special -women-friendly” designation list. These golf courses will offer special rates for play, practice or instruction for EWGA members. Such designated golf courses must also have two sets of tees rated for women, clean restrooms available for women every six holes or more, and distance markers inside 100 yards. More information can be found through the EWGA’s Myrtle Beach chapter.