Who we are

Golf Birdies is a growing community created for girls and women who want to enjoy golf together. Whether you’re brand new to the game or already hooked, our aim is to bring people together, make practice more enjoyable, and build lasting friendships along the way.

Driving Range Sessions

Our group driving range sessions are run by the founder, Giovanna and planned by a PGA coach. The sessions are designed with a purpose but they are not golf lessons. The focus is on:

  • Building the women’s golf community so you always have someone to practice and play with.

  • Encouraging commitment — by coming at least twice a month, you’ll start to see how golf, like any skill, takes time and practice. Winter is the perfect season to put the work in, so you’re ready to shine on the course in summer.

  • Making practice more structured and rewarding — sessions target different areas of the game so that time at the range feels valuable and fun!

Events & Social

Beyond the range, Golf Birdies hosts monthly events to give you the opportunity to get comfortable on the course and enjoy golf with an amazing group of women. From 9-hole course outings, to golf simulator sessions (especially during colder months!) and even crazy golf — because we can’t forget putting can we? The one thing you’ll do on every single hole… unless you sink that hole-in-one!

At Golf Birdies, it’s not about being perfect. It’s about showing up, learning together, and having fun on the journey.

Message from the Founder

I got back into golf in August 2024, rejoining Hillsborough Golf Club. I’d joined once before back in 2019 but it didn’t quite stick. What was different this time? Well when I joined, the PGA assistant told me about Josie (pictured with me). I thought, fantastic! Another girl for me to play with! And everything went from there. Since then we’ve even been to Marrakesh on a golf holiday.

I created Golf Birdies because I want to make this sport so much more accessible for women and girls. Just having one other person to play with or go to the range with, makes all the difference. It can seem so daunting and difficult to get into but there are so many positives that come with it. The stunning surroundings, new friends, little wins, amazing holiday destinations and of course, the cute outfits. It’s not an easy sport! But the biggest misconception with golf is that you have to be perfect, or at least good. Everybody starts somewhere. Even the professionals aren’t perfect every time. It takes a bit of dedication, yes, but it’s so worth it. And Golf Birdies is a comfortable environment for you to take that first swing.

Giovanna Ryder