Whether you’re PGA-ready or don’t know the difference between an iron and a wedge, Peterborough-based Women’s Adventures in Golf (WAG) is inviting you to a fun and inclusive morning spent on the greens in support of the community at the final two events of their second season.
Since only 25 per cent of golfers are women and women often feel intimidated getting started in the sport, Susan Williamson founded the volunteer group in 2024 to create a welcoming and relaxed space where women can connect and play golf for a good cause.
“There are many reasons golf can feel intimidating for women,” says Williamson. “WAG aims to create a fun space with zero pressure. We’re women supporting women in golf and in the community.”
Every month, WAG hosts a themed round of noncompetitive golf in support of a local charity and has to date donated over $8,000 to community organizations. WAG supports charities that directly serve women, including sexual assault centres, child and family services, and other local organizations working to uplift and empower women.
To reduce the intimidation factor, WAG events are played in a relaxed scramble format, where teams play the best shot with no pressure to keep score unless you want to. Shotgun starts keep everyone moving together and allow for great post-round social time.
Registration is now open for WAG’s “Jetsetter” event taking place on Sunday, August 24 at Heron Landing Golf Club in Peterborough, with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Every hole will be a different European destination, and you’ll be required to compete to collect WAG Airmiles. But be warned: not everyone will have enough Airmiles to make it home!
For an extra edge in the game, make an optional donation of any amount to Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services. Bring proof of the donation on the event day, or bring cash to donate at the registration table. The registration deadline for “Jetsetter” is Thursday, August 14.
In the final event of the season on Sunday, September 14, participants will help GM Mavis Mustard solve a “Mystery at the Club” by collecting clues. The game takes place at Katchiwano Golf Club north of Lakefield with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. For an advantage, participants can show proof of having made a donation to the Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre, or they can make a cash donation on the spot. The deadline to register for “Mystery at the Club” is Thursday, September 4.
As an architect of your own WAG experience, you can choose whether you want to walk throughout the morning or book a cart, and whether you want to be entirely noncompetitive or keep score. For all WAG events, there is always an option to join the group for a meal afterwards. For the season finale, participants are encouraged to gather after the game for a gourmet meal at Cheeky Duck Vineyard (reservations must be made in advance).
Williamson is encouraging women to think about other active women in their life who might be looking for connections or to learn a new activity. Bring a new or “new-ish” golfer to one of WAG’s final events and they will be given welcome packages and sweet surprises. You can register with three friends to make a foursome, or you can sign up as a solo player and be put into a group of three others to form a foursome — a great way to make some new friends.
“My advice would be, come out to enjoy a fun game while getting more comfortable with golf,” says one WAG participant. “It’s a great, fun time with like-minded women.”
All participants will be entered into a season-end draw for a few prizes including, among others, a handcrafted silver WAG bracelet from jeweller Chantel Stovell of Olive Cedar Studio in Peterborough and products from Layin’ Divots, a new Peterborough-based apparel line for days spent on the greens.
Whether you’ve been swinging for years or are just learning to tee off, join WAG for connection, laughter, and a final round of golf or two to close out the season. For more information and to register for upcoming events, visit www.golfwithwag.ca. To stay up-to-date on future events, follow WAG on Facebook and Instagram.
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