HIStory :
HIStory Women in golf
Predominantly male
1852 – Mary, Queen of Scotts, avid golfer, coins the term “caddie” by calling her assistants “cadets.”
1867 - The Ladies Club of St. Andrew’s, Scotland, is formed — the first ladies’ golf club.
1977 - The PGA of America votes to accept female members.
Today :
Today Woman participation rates
Current news
My theory on historical changes in participation
Relationship to class materials :
Relationship to class materials Why does golf fit into traditional ideals of leisure for Men?
Relation of cross-gendered activity to class materials
Why had I never golfed before?
Reflection on personal feelings :
Reflection on personal feelings How golf challenged me
Feelings as I played golf
Insights into leisure for MY gender and the Opposite gender?
Golf again….??
rEFERENCES :
rEFERENCES “Both Gains and Gaps”, course required reading
www.nancyberkley.com
www.learntoplaygolfonline.com
www.womenssportsnet.com
“An Imperceptible Difference: Visual and Textual Constructions of Femininity in Sports Illustrated and Sports Illustrated for Women”, Janet S. Fink, The Ohio State University, Linda Jean Kensicki, University of Minnesota, Mass Communication & Society, 2002, 5(3), 317-339
“What’s the difference between boys and girls” Life Magazine, course required reading
www.golf-mental-game-coach.com