The Grove; How They Continue To Be Relentlessly Dedicated to Women’s Golf

Posted on June 26, 2024

Nestled in 300 acres of Hertfordshire countryside lies The Grove hotel, spa and championship golf course. The five-star hotel was recently named by the Golf World Rankings as the number one golf resort in England and 71st globally in the Top 100 World Resorts list. It’s a golf destination in it’s own right and continues to be relentless dedicated to growing the game of golf and finding new and exciting ways to engage everyone, both associates and guests.

Their grow the game initiatives which empower women on and off the golf course speak for themselves. The Grove has been a signatory of The R&A Women in Golf Charter for 2 years now, showing their commitment to a more inclusive culture within golf. From female PGA-qualified teaching professionals to delivering coaching initiatives that target women to align with key England Golf campaigns, The Grove is leading the way in making golf accessible. Other notable achievements include:

 

  • Delivering initiatives targeting junior girls that align with key England Golf campaigns
  • Becoming a Golf Foundation digital HSBC Roots centre
  • Running Girls Golf Rocks programme to focus on junior girls’ golf
  • Offering more female friendly golf clinics at more times and with more availability to increase attendance
  • Expanding their offerings for women in the Golf Shop and ensuring high-quality rental sets are always available for women and junior girls

 

Speaking on the initiatives being led by the team on the ground, Resort Director at The Grove, Anna Darnell said: “Investing in programs for women in golf and supporting their development within our team is essential. It empowers them to excel, promotes diversity, and enhances the overall success and inclusivity of our organisation. This is a cause I am deeply passionate about, as the landscape of UK golf clubs was vastly different when my career began, with very few women involved in the game.

Implementing structured golf programs at our venue not only enhances the experience for existing golfers but also plays a crucial role in introducing new women to the game, fostering a love for golf that can last a lifetime. At The Grove we want to ensure that anyone who loves golf feels welcome and most of all enjoys it and wants to come back!”