The finalists for the 2026 Women in Golf Awards have been announced, recognising the individuals, brands and initiatives making a positive impact across the golf industry.
The winners will be revealed at the fifth annual awards ceremony at Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in Lincolnshire on 27 November.
Nicole Wheatley, Founder of the Women in Golf Awards, said: “Every nomination is a chance to shine a light on the women and organisations making a real difference in golf. Thank you to everyone who took the time to put them in the spotlight.
“The sheer quality and variety of nominations have been overwhelming and have given our judges some incredibly tough choices. We’ve made a point of acknowledging every nominee because recognition matters far beyond the awards themselves. If we want to keep talent in golf, we need people to know that their contribution is seen and valued.”
WOMEN IN GOLF AWARDS 2026 CATEGORIES AND SHORTLISTED FINALISTS
Brand, sponsored by The BGIA
• Acushnet• adidas golf• Swing Out Sister Golf
Content Creator, sponsored by The Loop
• The Jazzy Golfer, Presenter / content creator• Katie Dawkins, Golf Monthly Correspondent and PGA Pro• Zoe Wright, Marketing & Communications Manager, British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA)
Women’s Initiative, sponsored by The PGA
• Chloe Dwyer, She Plays Golf• Charlotte Menai-Davis, The Golf Trust, Her Power, Her Play• Julia Regis, Inspiring Golf Inclusion• Kim Ann Williamson MBE, Leadership in Sport – Girls to Golf Programme ( Wales)
International Woman, sponsored by Perry Ellis
• Dr. Deborah Gray, Professor of Marketing, Central Michigan University• Kate Torgersen, Founder and Principal Consultant, Environmental Golf Solutions; Co-founder, CourseTrackR.• Liz McDowell, CPA, CA, CCM, General Manager, Ladies’ Golf Club of Toronto (Canada)
Women in Leadership, sponsored by The GCMA
• Elaine Ratcliffe, co-owner of Essendon Country Club in Hertfordshire.• Esther Strous, Women’s Membership Growth Officer (South), England Golf.• Sue Petterson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner (Acushnet UK)
PGA Professional or Assistant Professional, sponsored by The TGI Golf Partnership
• Chloe Stanley• Hannah Crump• Hannah Morrison
Rising Star, sponsored by Acushnet
• Harriet Allsebrook, Golf Operations at Royal Cromer GC• Lottie Fosten, Assistant Greenkeeper at Wentworth Golf Club• Rachel Leech, Content Creator – TeetimewithRachel
Women in Turfcare, sponsored by BIGGA
• Hannah Isinghood, Greenkeeper at the Old, New and Jubilee Courses, St Andrews Links• Kate Stillwell, Head Greenkeeper, Golfklúbbur Kópavogs og Garðabæjar (GKG), Iceland• Tiff Mills, Ryston Park GC
Unsung Hero, sponsored by England Golf
• Ana Browne, Forever Golf Community
• Janet Melville, Various / England Golf
• Lee-Ann Clarke, Physiotherapist working to expand access to inclusive golf
The fifth annual Women in Golf Awards will bring together women and organisations from across the golf industry for a celebration of achievement, networking and professional development.
The programme will include education sessions for women, delivered by Bernhard Academy; a networking lunch hosted by Royal Ascot Golf Club, and The Fairways Project: and an exclusive first look at the initial results from The Fairway Project, the Women in Golf Awards’ research collaboration with 59club.
