England Golf will break new ground this summer as it hosts the first Respect in Golf Pro Am as part of a week of activity surrounding the Women’s English Open, which takes place on July 6-10 at The Manchester Golf Club.
The week will unite participation, career inspiration, community engagement and elite competition. Designed to widen access and showcase the sport’s future, the programme will bring together players, partners, young people, and the wider community both on and off the course.
Across five days, England Golf and the Ladies European Tour Access Series (LETAS) will deliver beginner-friendly participation sessions, junior- and careers-focused activity, networking opportunities, and tournament golf.
The week will open with a day of participation and career inspiration. Sessions delivered by the Golf Foundation and England Golf – supported by LET professionals for meet and greet opportunities – will give young people and newcomers the chance to experience golf in a fun, welcoming environment.
A Careers in Golf session with a local college will introduce students to the wide range of roles and pathways across the industry, supported by a panel featuring representatives from England Golf, a golf club manager, and LET professionals.
Together, they will showcase routes into the sport and inspire the next generation of talent both on and off the course.
The first Respect in Golf Pro Am will then celebrate progress, connection, and a shared commitment to positive culture in golf. The event will welcome a field of celebrities, influencers and industry leaders – including Dame Denise Lewis, Billy Monger, Paul Scholes, Hannah Davies, and Brian McFadden.
The week will end with the three-day LETAS tournament, which brings together some of the world’s most promising female golfers. As England Golf stages its first women’s professional championship, the event marks a significant milestone in the organisation’s history and reinforces its commitment to creating competitive opportunities that strengthen the amateur to professional pathway.
Richard Flint, England Golf’s chief operating officer, said: “We’re thrilled to be hosting our first-ever Respect in Golf Pro Am as part of a very special week at the Women’s English Open. By bringing together industry stakeholders, partners, players and the wider community, we’re creating a powerful platform to celebrate progress, inspire new audiences, and champion a more inclusive future for our sport. This week reflects our commitment to widening access, strengthening the talent pathway, and showcasing the incredible potential of women’s golf.”
