My thesis on women and sexism in golf delves into how Martha Burk and others have fought for their rights to play golf with the boys.
Format at the Diamond Resorts Invitational There’s a lot of interesting moments that occurred during the first round at Tranquilo Golf Club at Four Seasons Resort Orlando. Members of the LPGA, PGA Tour Champions as well as the celebrities in the field are all playing from the same…
Naples, Fla._ Lexi Thompson lost her chance to victory after missing a two-foot putt on the 18th hole on Sunday at the CME Group Championship. Before the missed putt, she had a one-shot lead over the others. She won the $1 million bonus and Vare trophy, but she…
Annika Sorenstam Gives us an Insight into Women’s Golf I was lucky enough to have an interview with Annika Sorenstam about her journey into the LPGA and her advice to junior girl golfers. When did you start golfing? Tell me about the process it took for you to…
The Influence of Martha Burk on Augusta National Martha Burk is an influential women’s rights activist that is widely known for the disagreement beginning in 2002 with William “Hootie” Johnson, then chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, over admission of female members to Augusta National. Burk contended that hosting the Masters Tournament at…
Henderson Back On Track After Rocky Start Nicole Broch Larsen of Denmark and Mo Martin of the United States are tied for the lead during the third round of the 2017 CP Women’s Open but, Brooke Henderson stole the show when she scored a course-record 8-under-par 63. Henderson sits…
Several women on the LPGA Tour are taking a stand when it comes to sporting a more feminine look while teeing it up. Michelle Wie, for example, has been known to wear leggings under her skirts. As long as the leggings in question are made from a thicker fabric, women should consider them a stylish, comfortable option for the driving range and for the golf course.