The Global Golf Girlie Trend Has Teed Off Locally
It all started with a flier.
One day, a woman golfer friend dropped a Golf Clinic invite in my WhatsApp. Next thing I know, I’m gripping a 7-iron, launching balls 100 yards down the fairway at Constant Spring Golf Club, someone’s calling me “a natural,” and CVMTV Sports is asking for an interview. Wild, right? Thanks, Jamaica Golf Association!
That was just five weeks ago, though, and I have a feeling it’s only the beginning. And I am not the only one.
Women’s golf fever has officially hit Kingston, Jamaica. And it’s syncing up perfectly with a global shift: more women are picking up clubs, loving the lifestyle, building new networks, and making this sport their own.
When I showed up at Constant Spring with an open mind and my friend in tow, I met so many cool people I had no idea were into golf. Also turns out, there are now two active “Women Who Golf” crews in Kingston—the Jamaica Women Golf Network and the Kingston Ladies Golf Club. Both are curating events that mix golf lessons with good vibes, fine wine, and the promise of fresh friendships. Putting practice, then post-play liming? Yes please.
Nobody warns you how addictive golf is, especially if you’ve got even a sliver of a competitive streak. At the clinic, they teach you the basics: how to grip the club, your stance, how to putt, chip, and swing. I was pretty decent at putting, and that’s what got me hooked. But it’s the feeling of connecting with the ball just right and watching it soar that turned me into a low-key addict. Even when I mess up—forget to keep my eye on the ball, grip too tight, bend my arm too much-it’s that one sweet shot that keeps me coming back for more.
Since then, my golf-regular friend who frequents Caymanas Golf Club has been feeding the fire by sharing the history of golf in Jamaica, coach recs, and even links to buy my own full set of clubs. But I’ve also become my own dealer of golf content. What used to be “that boring game Tiger Woods plays” is now my entire feed. I’m following Black women golfers, swing tutorials, golf ‘fits, and highlight reels on IG, TikTok, and YouTube. WHO AM I?
So this summer, I’m surrendering to the call of golf. I’m here for the fun and whatever this new obsession turns into.
I am also here for the bigger picture that I just learned about: this wave of women getting into golf? It really picked up during the pandemic.
A few stats:
- Women now make up 23% of all registered golfers worldwide.
- In at least 42 countries, women are 25% or more of the golf scene.
- In the U.S. alone, over 800,000 women started golfing between 2020 and 2022, bringing the total to 6.4 million female golfers.
But it’s not just about stepping into a once male-dominated space. It’s about discovering something new, gaining confidence, expanding our circles-and maybe becoming a little obsessed in the process.
But before I go… where are the indoor golf simulators and stand-alone driving ranges in Kingston or anywhere else in Jamaica? Asking for a friend. (Okay, me.)
