Golf can feel intimidating to all new golfers, especially women — but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, Karen Amestoy, founder of Friendly Fairways, shares how she’s helping beginners and women golfers build confidence, master etiquette, and truly enjoy the game.

From overcoming fears like club selection, pro shops, unfamiliar terminology, how to practice and keeping pace of play, Karen reveals her six-session workshop and her vision for making golf more accessible.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro and how Marc met Karen on Instagram

03:40 Karen’s golf journey

05:04 How did you find the Sand Tramps?

09:26 What has this group of female golfers taught you?

10:36 What inspired you to help other women with their fears overcome fears and barriers?

12:26 What are the fears that keep people from enjoying golf?

15:10 What other tips are in the curriculum that coaches don’t teach?

16:55 The 6 sessions that build confidence from green to tee

19:40 Feedback from graduates

21:37 It’s not about distance

23:13 How can we support these new golfers?

24:28 We take club selection for granted

25:42 How do you help with putting?

27:35 Beginners are not the problem when it comes to divots and ballmarks

28:13 “I’m your gateway lesson”...or lube?

28:52 How do you help with chipping?

31:56 Golf terminology can be intimidating

32:46 You don’t have to play every club!

35:00 The on-course lesson: process, etiquette and rules

37:42 What makes a non-golfer want to play?

39:09 What is the First Tee kids program in the USA?

40:20 Advice for someone with a similar vision

41:57 What does the future have in store?

43:06 How can people find you?