Female Golfers speak out on equality and the concept of the short game at the Farmfoods British Par 3.

By Kiran Bedder-Patel

The Farmfoods British Par 3 is well underway with a host of female golfers stamping their mark at the luxurious Nailcote Hall course in Coventry.

Speaking exclusively to Champions UK Plc, Amy Taylor, who was joint leader in the morning session, a first for a female at the event, said:
“So, this is my first year playing here and I honestly didn’t know what to expect but I’ve heard really good things. It’s tighter than I imagined as it’s a tricky little course. People think the Par 3 course Is going to be pretty easy as there is a lot of wedges, but its challenging and it definitely catches you out if you miss the green.”

When asked on her thoughts regarding the rise of females in sport, particularly golf, the 22-year-old from Norwich said:

“It’s great that they are bringing women to compete against men, especially in this format, as we can play off the same tee’s and everyone is given that equal opportunity as there is no difference between the men and the women at this event – which is super fun. I’ve played a mixed event before and I love playing against the men. I think it forces us to show them what we are capable of and show we are just as good as they are.”

Alongside Taylor, Swedish star Isabella Dielert gave her thoughts on the Par 3 concept as well as endorsing the women’s game of golf.

She said: “I grew up playing on a par 3 course so I’m really excited for this, I heard this course is quite narrow which can be a good thing or bad thing, but I am really confident, and I know my wedge game was good when I last played – so hopefully it’s still there as I know I will need it to be!

“I think we are heading in the right direction and of course we have a long way to go but on the LET (Ladies European Tour) we are trying to grow it bigger and there has been some things going on there and hopefully we can get more support from men in the future, particularly the big players out there, so we can get equal to what tennis is doing.”

Carly Booth, who became the youngest-ever Scot to qualify for the Ladies European Tour aged just 17, believes that the rise of women’s golf is great to see and is a constant progression, even though it may divide opinions.

She said: ”I feel like we are starting to get somewhere in terms of the right direction. Saudi golf has suddenly got involved to give more opportunity and money for the girls so we can just see where that progresses from there which I know may divide opinions. But yes, to answer your question there is definitely progression in the women’s game.”
Nailcote Hall owner Rick Cressman believes that the rise of women competing in the game is only beneficial for all.

“When young girls see women playing a game, it inspires them and that can result in the next Carly Booth or the next Amy Taylor. They are both young ladies who have done exceptionally well in the game and for young girls to see their rise, it’s only going to follow on and on and on, which is great for not only the sport but for female empowerment also. I welcome it and really encourage females of all ages to try and play it as it’s never too late.”

For more information on how to get involved in the Farmfoods British Par 3 as well as live updates from Nailcote Hall, please visit https://www.britishpar3.com/