Boyfriends, Dads & Birdies: How Men Help (and Hinder) Women Getting Into Golf

If today sounds a little different… that's because it is. We've officially moved into our brand new studio space, Taylor's 19th Hole. We're literally sitting at a poker table with our custom neon sign glowing behind us, overlooking the 3rd fairway at Seville Golf & Country Club. It is the perfect scenery and vibe for this show — fun, community-driven, and rooted in honesty, integrity, and treating people with respect. This room finally feels like home, so of course we had to kick things off with a topic that every lady golfer can relate to: the man who got you into golf. In this episode, we're talking about how men influence women getting into golf — sometimes on purpose, sometimes by accident: In this episode we cover: 🎯 Why men are often the "gatekeepers" of golf How access, invitations, and equipment usually start with the guys… and why that's slowly starting to change. 💕 The Supportive Boyfriend/Husband The hype man who buys the clubs, books the tee time, and genuinely wants you out there with him (even if he secretly regrets it when you get better). 🛠️ "Let Me Fix Your Swing" Guy The well-meaning coach-in-disguise who can unintentionally frustrate, overwhelm, or completely turn a woman off from the game… and how to handle that dynamic in a healthy way. 👨‍👧 Dads, Grandpas & Brothers The daddy's girls, the grandpas who put a tiny club in your hand, the brothers who dragged you to the range — the family stories that started it all. 💔➡️⛳ "I Joined Golf to Meet a Guy… or Get Away From One" The women who picked up golf to connect with someone… and the women who picked it up to reclaim their time, sanity, and social life. 💚 Why Women Stay in Golf Spoiler: it usually stops being about the man and starts being about confidence, community, and feeling strong. We share stories from the Golf Party Live community that highlight exactly that. 🧠 Donna's Instructor Tips Practical advice for ladies learning from a partner or male family member, including: How to set boundaries with "fix your swing" feedback When to bring in a neutral third party (hello, golf instructor) How to keep golf fun, light, and yours We want to hear YOUR story! Ladies, we know almost every woman has a "man story" behind how she started golf. 👉 Tell us about it: Who got you into golf? What was the moment? What was the madness? Send us your story at golfpartylive@gmail.com with the subject line "Who Got Me Into Golf" – we may share it (with your permission) in a future episode or on social! Thank you for listening! Thank you for tuning in, sharing the podcast with your golf girlfriends, and tagging us on social. Golf Party Live is a completely free resource for beginner lady golfers, and your shares, reviews, and word-of-mouth help us reach more women who are just getting started. Have fun and go low. ⛳️💚