We all know that golf is a difficult game to conquer and even if you have mastered the skills, there are so many outside components when you are on a golf course that can throw your game off track and trigger a mental collapse.
Here we look at eight of the things that women golfers fear…
BUNKERS
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If there is one shot that feels many women with dread, it’s a bunker shot. Pressure begins to mount as soon you announce, “Oh no, it’s gone in the bunker!” and then you hope against hope that your eyes have deceived you and that the ball has fallen short of the sand. You walk anxiously to the bunker with a sinking feeling, which is then heightened if you find that your ball has either plugged in the sand, is tucked under the lip, or is right at the back of the bunker. Sound familiar?
No On-Course Toilet
As we all know, a round of golf takes a good few hours, so golfers can easily get caught short, and when you need to go, you have to go! With no on-course toilet, it’s not easy or comfortable for women to find a secure place to hide and squat down behind a tree. Most women would rather try and hold on until they return to the clubhouse, but then it is difficult to concentrate on playing golf when you are bursting to go! It is also particularly unsettling for women during their period.
Pressure From The Group Behind
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When you stand on a fairway or on a putting green preparing to play your next shot, there is nothing worse than catching the eye of the group behind standing with their hands on their hips. The likelihood is that you have been waiting for the group in front to speed up, but you suddenly feel extremely pressurised and decide to take on complete responsibility for pace of play. Instead of taking your time, you rush your pre-shot routine or dismiss it completely, you swing too fast and ultimately hit a bad shot.
Use Your Shots
Golf’s handicap system means that players of all abilities can play and compete together on a level playing field, but women with high handicaps often fear playing with…
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