Do Men and Women Really Learn Golf Differently? Plus, a Topgolf Showdown

This week on Sticks Together, we mix things up with a group trip to Topgolf and dive into a discussion about whether men and women learn golf differently. We also reflect on Stacey’s experience playing in a scramble with complete strangers.

For our Topgolf trip. the setup was interesting—men on one side, women on the other—but the biggest debate happened before we even arrived: should we bring our own clubs? Most of the guys did, while Stacey opted to use the provided ones. Turns out, it didn’t matter—she won. We talk about the Topgolf experience itself, with Slade arguing it’s a mix between a driving range and a simulator, while Stacey isn’t so convinced. Also, is Topgolf a legitimate practice tool or just a fun social activity.

From there, we dive into a Golf Monthly article that claims men and women learn golf differently. The author suggests that women prefer talking through their faults and using visual aids, while men want to hit more balls and focus on technical details. Stacey finds this generalization frustrating, pointing out that everyone learns differently. Slade acknowledges that while some gender-based tendencies might exist, reducing it to a simple men-do-this, women-do-that narrative is a disservice to both groups. Ultimately, we agree that the best way to learn is by understanding what works for each individual.

Finally, Stacey recounts her recent experience playing in a scramble with three men she had never met before. While she was initially apprehensive, the group turned out to be welcoming and fun. She hit some of her best drives and never felt like an outsider. The biggest takeaway? They didn’t try to coach her, which she sees as a sign of respect.

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