In 2024 we managed to visit lots of Girlguide units and attend a few of the key GirlGuide events. Overall we mamnaged to see nearly 1000 GirlGuides. Heading into 2025 we will still be offering the chance for GirlGuide leaders to book a visit from us to deliver a Golf skills sessions. The equipment we use is safe to be used indoors as well as out, so we have no issues visiting all year round. In 2025 we have some plans to run some bigger Golf days. This will see Hertfordshire Golf working alongside 5 Hertfordshire based Golf Clubs, who will become the GirlGuide Golf Hubs. We are currently working alongside GirlGuides Hertfordshire to get this finalised. If you would like to arrange for Matthew Crowhurst to visit your unit please email CDO@Hertfordshiregolf.org to arrange this.
For more information on what’s involved please use the links below.
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GIRLS GOLF CHALLENGE BADGE
Girls enjoy taking part in sport and being active but feel the sports they have access to at school
is limited in comparison to boys.
In the Girlguiding Girls’ Attitude Survey 2021, Covid-19 has significantly and profoundly changed girls’ and young women’s lives over the past 18 months. The survey captures the pandemic’s impact and offers a snapshot of how it has influenced girls’ views about themselves and the world around them. It also tracks their attitudes on wider topics such as happiness levels and access to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects. Mental health has been significantly impacted and it’s the girl’s happiness that now needs to be addressed.
We think all girls should be encouraged to try new activities, discover new skills, and be given an equal offering in terms of sports available to them. Hertfordshire Golf has put together the Girls Golf Challenge Badge to introduce golf to all girls and young women across Hertfordshire County and beyond. We are currently visiting GirlGuide units and offering them a chance to complete the golf skills part of the badge. Hertfordshire Golf is working with Golf Clubs across the county to creat pathways that will enable girls to carry on their golfing journey.
