The female golfer segment is seeing record levels of engagement, on and off the course, a rise fueled by one of the most significant participation jumps in recent years. This report details on- and off-course participation trends by women and girls in the U.S., representation among the overall golfer base and delves into frequency of play, conversion, and off-course golf impacts on engagement.
Female Participation & Engagement
2026 Edition
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