Golf Ireland has launched a landmark Gender Equality Audit Research project aimed at its Women in Sport initiatives.
It’s designed to identify opportunities and strengthen equality in golf across the island.
Supported by the Sport Ireland Women in Sport Programme and delivered by the Technological University of the Shannon and Ulster University, the study is led by Dr Aoife Lane and Dr Katie Liston.
It is the first sector-wide gender audit of its kind in Irish golf.
The research will assess the effectiveness of programmes, supports and resources in creating a more inclusive environment for women and girls.
It will examine LevelPar and participation initiatives such as Get into Golf and Chip & Chat, as well as leadership and governance programmes including DriveON and the Women in Golf Charter.
A 20-minute online survey — complete the Gender Equality Audit survey here — will be open for four weeks until mid-October.
It is aimed at anyone involved in a club in the past 12 months—members, volunteers, staff, administrators and committee members.
Women and men are encouraged to take part, as all perspectives are valuable.
Golf Ireland CEO Mark Kennelly said the audit will show where programmes work well and where they need strengthening, and will shape the next strategic plan.
COO Tracy Bunyan said the research has the academic backing to produce credible findings and urged everyone involved in golf to complete the survey.
Focus groups will follow, with findings compiled into a report to inform future policy, programme development and investment.
