Why Boise Needs a Local Women’s Golf Club
When most people think of golf, they see perfect fairways, friendly competition, and a welcome escape from the daily grind. In reality, golf has always been more than just a game. It has served as a means to build relationships, close deals, and establish confidence. Yet history shows golf was designed as a male sport. Women were barred from many courses well into the twentieth century. Even the Masters Tournament, one of the most prestigious events, excluded women entirely. When Annika Sörenstam competed in a men’s PGA Tour event in 2003, she did so amid severe criticism. Her courage underscored the harsh reality that women have had to fight for a place in a game not built for them.
Today, the landscape is changing. But women still face limited infrastructure, especially in traditionally male spaces like Boise. That is what inspired The Women’s Tees.
Our mission at The Women’s Tees is to make golf accessible to women in the Treasure Valley. We want every woman to feel confident, welcomed, and supported. Whether she is learning the game, honing her skills, or seeking a community, we aim to unite sport, social connection, and professional networking into one empowering experience.
Consider these trends:
In 2024, women accounted for a record 28 percent of all on-course golfers in the U.S., totaling about 8 million female players, an astounding 41 percent increase since 2019.
Women and girls have driven 60 percent of on-course participation growth since 2019.
Among juniors, girls represent roughly 38 percent, the fastest-growing segment in youth golf.
Off-course golf (simulators, Topgolf, driving ranges) is even more inclusive: 43 percent of those participants are female.
These numbers signal that golf is shifting from an exclusive male bastion to a space where women are leading the resurgence.
At its core, golf offers more than athletic challenge. It cultivates conversations about work, life, health, and leadership. For some, golf is moving meditation; for others, it is competitive release. Yet for many women in Boise that are balancing career, parenting, caregiving, and personal ambitions, golf remains out of reach. Courses can feel intimidating, leagues can feel exclusive, and finding other women to play with can feel nearly impossible.
That is precisely why a local club created by women for women matters. It changes the narrative from “Can I play?” to “When are we playing next?”
Beyond the course, a local women’s golf club offers:
Community Through Sport
Golf becomes the starting point, not the goal. Through weekend scrambles and weekday range meetups, women connect, share business ideas, and celebrate personal victories. In a time when loneliness is on the rise, this community has real value.Business and Networking Opportunities
Golf courses have always been sites of connection (like boardrooms in nature). Yet many women have not felt confident enough to say yes to those eighteen-hole meetings. A women’s golf club builds that confidence so that opportunities become invitations.Health and Wellness Benefits
Walking a course, sharpening a swing, and engaging mentally support long-term physical and mental health. Add in fresh air and supportive camaraderie, and you have a recipe for better sleep, lower stress, and increased self-esteem.Leadership and Visibility
This club can offer more than recreation. It can be a hub for mentorship, leadership workshops, and career growth. Imagine Boise’s next generation of women leaders honing their skills between holes. Women can lead on the green and in the community.Representation and Equity in Sports
From exclusion to breakthroughs by players like Annika Sörenstam, every advance in women’s golf signals so much more. A women’s golf club says unequivocally: women belong here in sport, in leadership, and everywhere in between.
Boise is teeming with women ready to play, connect, and grow. All they need is the invitation and a place to belong. This club is not about perfect scores or flawless swings, it is about building something meaningful, something lasting, something that reflects our city and our shared strength.
Whether you are a seasoned golfer, a total beginner, or somewhere in between, this is your sign. Grab a club, bring a friend, and say yes to that lesson. Let us build a space where women belong, play, and thrive.
Boise is ready. And so are we.
