Women in Golf Awards 2024: Celebrating Outstanding Female Golf Industry Leaders
The Women in Golf Awards recently celebrated its third annual ceremony at Foxhills Golf and Country Club, recognizing outstanding achievements across the industry. The event introduced a new collaboration with Colt McKenzie McNair and Bernhard Academy for a networking day at PING HQ in spring 2025.
The 2024 winners include:
Unsung Hero: Di Stock, Chief Referee Hampshire Ladies Golf
- 36 years of service, including 550+ voluntary refereeing days
- County Handicap Advisor since 1988
- Refereed at Curtis Cup and national amateur events
Brand of the Year: The Grove
- 49% female workforce
- 75% female senior leadership
- Notable investment in women's golf initiatives
International Woman: Karen Lunn, CEO WPGA Tour Australasia
- First woman to chair Australian Golf Industry Council
- Transformed Australasian women's professional golf
- Created significant opportunities for developing players
Women's Initiative: Barbara Tucker, Bishop's Stortford Golf Club
- Created innovative 'Blue Course' program
- Provides shorter tees, group lessons, and social events
- Successfully increased female membership
Women in Turfcare: Anna Nilsson, Deputy Head Greenkeeper at The Belfry
- Secured British Masters return for 2025
- Actively inspires future greenkeepers
- Promotes careers in turfcare among young women
Women PGA Professional: Sarah Bennett
- 34-year professional career
- Second female PGA Captain
- Essex Girls Head Coach since 2012
Women's Leadership: Becca Hembrough, England Golf Performance Manager
- Led England to become Europe's most successful women's team
- Achieved first World No. 1 ranking for English amateur golfer
- Pioneered Project Ukraine program
Rising Star: Molly Pavey, Group General Manager at Bramshaw Golf Club
- Rapid career advancement
- Implemented Girls Golf Rocks and Golf Rookies
- ECEF Young Managers Bursary recipient
Special Awards:
- Trailblazers: Fiona Womack and Sharon Eales for innovative course design
- Inspirational Achievement: Adele McLean, Managing Director TGI Golf
The event showcased remarkable achievements and continuing progress in making golf more inclusive and accessible for women at all levels of the sport.
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