Murrumbidgee joins the movement | Golf Australia

By Serrin Bertino

It has been a momentous year for women and girls’ advancements at the Murrumbidgee Country Club after it became the first club in the Australian Capital Territory to sign the R&A’s Women in Golf Charter.

Furthering their commitment to women and girls, the club has also released its 2023-2028 strategic plan where female participation is one of the key priorities.

With an 18 percent increase in women’s membership over the past financial year, it is onwards and upwards for the club now focused on its next steps.

“We are incredibly proud of our club becoming a signatory,” club General Manager Scott Elias said.

“Aligning with the criteria quite easily, really confirmed we are on the right track.”

Upon commencing his role at Murrumbidgee just less than one year ago, Elias was happy to learn that the club was in the process of pursuing the charter.

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