Move over "hot girl summer"- social media has already declared this upcoming summer as "golf girl summer." Golf, once reserved for business bros and country clubs, is finally having a moment as a female sport and women everywhere are picking up clubs for the first time.
In fact, according to the National Golf Foundation, women now make up nearly 25% of all U.S. golfers, and that number is only growing.
So why is golf becoming the new go-to for fitness-forward, community-seeking women?
Let’s break it down.
The Wellness-First Sport You Didn’t Know You Needed
Tennis is fast-paced, sweat-drenched, and often high-impact. Runners chase that endorphin high. Yoga and Pilates lovers prioritize mindfulness and alignment. Golf — yes, golf — combines the best of all of it.
• It’s a walking sport: You’ll log 10,000+ steps in a single round (especially if you ditch the cart).
• It sharpens your focus: Golf is as much a mental game as it is physical, offering a mindfulness component that rivals meditation.
• It challenges your body: Core rotation, balance, flexibility — it's all there in the swing.
• It gets you outside: Nothing like fresh air, sunshine, and an uninterrupted few hours away from your phone.
If you're already making time for movement, adding golf to your rotation doesn’t just diversify your workout — it expands your why.
Community, Connection, and a New Kind of Social Club
You’ve probably seen it: women’s golf leagues, range nights, and local events popping up on TikTok and Instagram. That’s because golf is becoming social again, in a way that feels fresh, inclusive, and fun.
Where tennis has liveball and post-session smoothies, golf is showing up with:
• 9-hole happy hours
• Beginner-friendly meetups
• Content-worthy girls’ trips built around tee times
Plus, golf opens up multi-generational, co-ed, and career networking opportunities in a way few other sports do. You can play with your boss. Your dad. Your daughter. Your college roommate. And guess what? You're all equally humbled by the short game.
Golf Fashion Is Actually… Chic Now?
We get it. Tennis and athleisure wardrobes have been elite for years. But golf fashion for women has finally caught up — and in many ways, surpassed expectations.
At Featherie, we design golf apparel for women who don't want five separate wardrobes for all of their different hobbies and sports. Who don’t want to dress like their dad, and don’t want to look like they’re playing pretend. Think: modern silhouettes, technical fabrics, and outfits that move with you from course to cocktails.
Highlights:
• Built-in tee holders (yes, really)
• Machine-washable pieces with real pockets
• Skorts that fit like your favorite tennis skirt but with more coverage
• Polos and layers you’ll actually want to wear outside the course
This isn’t cosplaying. This is sport-meets-style — and it looks good.
But… Is Golf Actually Fun?
Here’s the honest truth: golf is hard — but also hilarious, surprising, and addictive. It’s one of the only sports where even as a beginner, you can still fully enjoy yourself and participate socially.
Even better? You can ease in at your own pace:
• Try a par-3 course or TopGolf before a full round
• Take a lesson (many courses now offer group sessions just for women)
• Head to the driving range with your friends — no pressure, no scorecard
Golf doesn’t require you to be “good” to have a great time. The point is to start.
How to Get Started: A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Timers
Feeling inspired but not sure what to do next? We've got you:
Step 1: Put Together an Outfit You Love
Confidence starts with how you feel walking up to the tee. Grab a skort, a sleeveless polo, and a lightweight layer like our Taylor Long-Sleeve Half-Zip. Bonus points: All our pieces are designed to transition off-course too.
Shop the Golf-Curious Starter Pack →
Step 2: Book a Tee Time (or Try TopGolf)
Look up beginner-friendly courses in your area or visit TopGolf or a driving range. Even 9-hole executive courses are a great way to start small.
Step 3: Find a Friend (or Make One)
Ask a tennis friend to try something new with you. Or check out local women’s leagues and community groups — many are actively recruiting beginners.
Step 4: Swing and Learn
Don’t worry about keeping score. Focus on learning how to swing, how to move confidently through the course, and how to enjoy it.
Step 5: Repeat
Golf is one of those sports that gets more fun the more you play. You’ll learn fast — and start craving that perfect hit sooner than you think.
The Takeaway: Golf Is the New Tennis — And You’re Invited
Whether you’re a runner, a tennis regular, or just someone who loves to stay active — golf is a low-impact, high-reward, endlessly stylish way to move your body and expand your circle. And you don’t need to be good to be great at it.
In fact, all you need is a skort, a swing, and a reason to start.
Ready to Live Your Best Golf Girl Summer?
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