Empowering Women in Golf: Mary Boecker’s Story

In this milestone 50th episode of the Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast, host Sid Bensalah speaks with Mary Boecker, founder of Queen City Links Ladies. From her first frustrating experience on the course to building a thriving, inclusive golf community for women, Mary shares how she turned confusion into confidence and isolation into impact.

Together, we explore the misconceptions around golf, the challenges women face breaking into the sport, and how building a safe, informed social space can transform the game for beginners and beyond.

Whether you’re new to golf, a community builder, or love stories of leadership through action, this episode will resonate deeply.

Timestamps

(00:00)  Intro: Empowering Women in Golf
(01:06)  Mary’s First Golf Experience
(02:21)  Reigniting Her Passion Post-Pandemic
(03:37)  The Handicap Barrier & Missed Opportunity
(06:42)  From Golfer to Community Leader
(09:08)  Launching the First Queen City Event
(12:38)  Common Challenges Women Face in Golf
(36:17)  Practical Tips for Beginner Golfers
(37:15)  Addressing the Information Gap
(38:46)  Playing Golf on a Budget
(40:29)  Balancing Golf with a Busy Life
(42:09)  Finding Personal Motivation in the Game
(45:38)  Essential Skills Beginners Should Focus On
(48:31)  Creating a Supportive Golf Community
(50:33)  Future Goals for Queen City Links Ladies
(53:39)  Promoting Golf to Girls & Young Women
(58:30)  Lightning Round: Fun & Personal Questions

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Thank you to Mary Boecker for her honesty, wisdom, and inspiring journey. Guests like Mary and listeners like you are why we’ve reached 50 episodes quickly. Here’s to the next 50 and beyond. Let’s keep the conversation going. 💬

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