England Golf Club Activator Course 

Friday 13th February – Kirby Muxloe Golf Club

On Friday 13th February, eleven women from clubs across the county successfully completed the England Golf Club Activator Course, hosted at Kirby Muxloe Golf Club.

Representatives attended from Cosby Golf Club, Kilworth Springs Golf Club, Kirby Muxloe Golf Club, Longcliffe Golf Club, and Ullesthorpe Court Golf Club, demonstrating strong county-wide commitment to growing the women’s game.

The course provided participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver fun, safe, and inclusive golf activity sessions within their clubs. Key areas of learning included:

Planning and delivering structured beginner sessions Adapting activities for different ages and abilities Using game-based approaches to develop fundamental golf skills Creating welcoming and supportive environments for new participants Supporting club initiatives focused on recruitment and retention

Participants were supported throughout the course by the two England Golf instructors, Craig Thomas and Pete Forster, who were excellent in creating a safe, inclusive, and fun atmosphere where all individuals could thrive.

Following the course, L&RLCGA has established a Club Activators Group to allow the newly qualified Activators to keep in contact, share good practice, engage in discussions, ask questions, generate ideas, and support one another as they implement their skills at their home clubs.

By completing the course, these new Club Activators are now equipped to lead introductory sessions independently, assist PGA Professionals and Community Golf Instructors and help establish clear pathways from beginner participation into sustained club membership.

The successful completion of the course marks an important step in strengthening volunteer capacity across the county and supporting long-term growth in women’s golf. L&RLCGA congratulates all eleven participants and looks forward to seeing the positive impact they will make within their respective clubs.