Women in Golf
Advancing the game, celebrating the community and empowering the women who play.
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The Future of Golf Is Female
Women are the primary catalyst driving the modern growth of golf. By 2025, the female on-course population reached a record 8.1 million players, accounting for 52% of all new participation gains.
Despite this booming community, outdated stereotypes and institutional gatekeeping still linger in traditional golf culture.
At Silvertip Resort, we believe it is time to dismantle these old barriers once and for all. We believe the game should be fueled by camaraderie, genuine connection, and the freedom to play entirely on your own terms.
8.1M
FEMALE ON-COURSE
PLAYERS BY 2025
52%
OF ALL NEW
PARTICIPATION GAINS
You Belong at Silvertip
Silvertip Resort is proud to stand as a welcoming and accepting destination for female golfers of all skill levels. Perched 1,200 feet above the Canmore valley floor with 360-degree views of the Canadian Rockies, our course offers an unpretentious environment where you can experience the game entirely on your own terms.
Whether you are joining us for a relaxed 9-holes with friends, taking your very first lesson with our PGA professionals or challenging your personal best against dramatic elevation changes, Silvertip is your mountain playground. No intimidating atmosphere. Just pure mountain golf.
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Women Leading the Game
Canadian Trailblazers & Game-Changers
Some of the most influential forces in global golf hail right here from Canada. We are proud to celebrate the athletes, creators and advocates who are elevating the game and redefining what it means to be a modern golfer:
Brooke Henderson
Canada’s most decorated professional golfer and 2-time Major Champion. Known for her fearless, high-speed driver swing and unwavering grit, Brooke continues to inspire millions of young players around the globe.
Anna Huang
Canadian junior prodigy and national amateur phenom. Anna represents the next generation of world-class talent, bringing world-class precision and youth energy to the global stage.
Sara Winter
Former professional golfer, model and digital ambassador. Sara is at the forefront of modernizing golf culture, advocating for authentic female representation, high-fashion athletic apparel, and inclusive community spaces.
Athlete & Creator Spotlight
We are thrilled to welcome leading creators, founders and lifestyle advocates who share our passion for mountain golf and community. Here are a few notable figures who have walked our fairways:
Lesley Atkins
Golf lifestyle content creator and athlete documenting stylish, authentic on-course adventures.
Jordan Biegel
Digital creator and multi-sport athlete showcasing the intersection of alpine lifestyle, outdoor recreation and modern golf.
Tuscany Williams
Founder of @women.who.golf, a thriving global community uniting thousands of female golfers across continents.
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2026 Women in Golf Week Recap
MAY 26 – JUNE 2, 2026
Earlier this season, Silvertip Resort joined facilities worldwide to participate in International Women’s Golf Day: a global movement dedicated to engaging, empowering and supporting female players. Together, we celebrated the growing momentum of women in sport with three core pillars:
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40% of Golf Newcomers Are Women
More women are discovering the game today than at any point in history. By creating non-intimidating gateways, from golf simulators and twilight social leagues to short-game clinics, we are making golf more social, more accessible, and unmistakably their own.
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Start Your Way
Start with nine. Start with a 30-minute clinic. Start on the driving range. There is no single “correct” way to step onto a golf course. Every swing, every lesson, and every round counts toward your journey.
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Bring Someone Who Makes It Fun
At its core, mountain golf is about who you share the peak with. The laughter on the tee box and the post-round toasts on the Rustica patio matter just as much as the scorecard.
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The History of Women in Golf
From royal origins in 16th-century Scotland to the founding of the LPGA by 13 visionary women and today’s multi-million dollar global stage.
FIRST RECORDED PLAYER
1567
Mary, Queen of Scots
FIRST WOMEN’S CLUB
1867
St. Andrews Ladies' Golf Club
LPGA FOUNDED
1950
By 13 Visionary Pioneers
The 13 Visionaries Who Built Women's Professional Golf
In 1950, thirteen fearless female golfers came together to charter the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). Operating with virtually no budget, they acted as tournament directors, greenkeepers, rules officials, and players all at once; establishing the oldest continuously operating women’s professional sports organization in the world.
Marlene Bauer Hagge
Alice Bauer
Helen Hicks
Marilynn Smith
Louise Suggs
Patty Berg
Opal Hill
Shirley Spork
Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Bettye Mims Danoff
Betty Jameson
Helen Dettweiler
Sally Sessions
Invite Her to Play the Peaks
Invite a friend to experience golf at Silvertip Resort. Enjoy pristine alpine conditions, breathtaking Rockies vistas, and a laid-back atmosphere where everyone feels at home on the first tee. Grab your clubs, soak in the mountain views, and enjoy a perfect round together.