More than 30 women have already taken up golf through the new Women’s Golf Pathway program at Fremantle Public Golf Course in partnership with Future Golf, supporting the growing demand for inclusive and beginner-friendly golf opportunities in Western Australia.
According to Golf Australia, participation has increased by 1.3 million players since 2022, with women now representing 42 per cent of all golfers nationally. Women also account for 60 per cent of new golfers who have taken up the sport in the past two years.
Delivered by PGA Professional Charlie Knoll, the eight-week clinic aims to help women build confidence, develop golf skills and create meaningful community connections in a welcoming, supportive and social environment.
Expert delivery
A seasoned PGA golf professional and instructor with over fifteen years in the industry, Charlie Knoll. understands that starting a new sport can feel daunting.
“My goal is to make that first step easy. By creating opportunities for women to learn and enjoy golf, regardless of age or experience, we encourage participation and create a welcoming community where lasting friendships and playing partners are formed.”
Nationally, Belgravia Leisure golf venues have welcomed more than 120 Women’s Golf Pathway participants in 2026.
About the Women’s Golf Pathway
The Women’s Golf Pathway program runs weekly from 14 August, with sessions held on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Participants are provided with one-on-one coaching, a bucket of range balls for practice and a complimentary coffee after each session to connect with other participants.
Participant Cassie, 40, said:
“12 months ago, I’d never picked up a golf club before or knew anyone else that played, so I wanted an environment to learn the game and also meet new people.
“I’ve experienced endless benefits from Charlie’s clinics; I’m currently completing my third clinic with him.
“There’s a reason I keep coming back! I’ve learnt so much, my game has improved drastically and there’s still lots more to pick up on.”
Cassie says she now regularly plays golf with the other ladies she has met and feels confident enough to navigate the course during a round of golf.
Leading the future of women’s golf
Belgravia Leisure’s National Golf Programs Manager Jack McDonald said increasing participation opportunities for women remains a key focus across the organisation’s golf venues.
“Across our nine publicly accessible golf venues nationally, we continue to implement programs and initiatives that help make golf more accessible and inclusive,” said Jack.
“Our ongoing partnership with Future Golf is removing barriers to participation and creating welcoming environments, helping more people discover the physical, social and wellbeing benefits that golf can provide.”
Future Golf is Australia’s largest multi-club membership and golf community for social and beginner golfers, offering flexible membership options, events and pathways into the game.
Belgravia Leisure has continued to focus on women’s golf participation through:
- Inclusive and innovative programs like Golf Australia/PGA MyGolf Girls Month programming, the Get into Golf Women’s Program, the Women’s Golf Pathway program and the AGF Junior Girls Scholarship
- An ongoing commitment to supporting the R&A Women in Golf Charter signed in January 2025 – pledging to improve participation and leadership opportunities for women and girls, as well as maximising their potential at all levels of the sport
- Women’s state open events at Victorian Golf venues
- Investment in community venues to create spaces that are appealing to women
- Fostering and developing female leadership opportunities at our golf courses.
Together, Belgravia Leisure and Future Golf are redefining the golfing experience, making it more inclusive, accessible and inspiring for the next generation of golfers across Australia.
To learn more about golf programs at Fremantle Public Golf Course, visit the website here.
Key facts:
- More than 30 women have already participated in the Women’s Golf Pathway program at Fremantle Public Golf Course
- About the program: The Women’s Golf Pathway program is an eight-week beginner-friendly clinic designed to build golf skills, confidence and community connections
- Who’s involved: Sessions are delivered by PGA Professional Charlie Knoll, who has more than 15 years of industry experience
- When: The program runs weekly from 14 August across four session days
- What’s included: Participants receive coaching, practice balls and a complimentary coffee after each session
- More than 120 women have participated in Belgravia Leisure’s Women’s Golf Pathway programs in partnership with Future Golf nationally in 2026
- Belgravia Leisure continues to invest in programs that make golf more accessible and inclusive for women.
