LGBT Golf in London UK, led by PGA Professional Coach Gary Shaw Golf

LGBT Golf

Learn • Play • Belong

PGA-led golf for the LGBT+ community

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Why LGBT Golf?

The first LGBT+ golf platform outside California founded and led by an openly gay male PGA Professional.

LGBT Golf creates a more welcoming route into the game – combining community, connection and professional coaching.

Golf can still feel traditional, intimidating or closed off when you do not see yourself represented. LGBT Golf offers a space to learn, play, improve and belong.

Founded by Gary Shaw, LGBT Golf is built around inclusive coaching, relaxed events and genuine connection – while keeping improvement and quality coaching at the centre.

The aim is simple: help more LGBT+ people feel at home in golf.

In The Media

Gary Shaw and LGBT Golf have been featured in leading golf and sports media, including The Jack Murley Sports Show and Golf Business Quarterly, discussing LGBT+ representation, inclusive coaching and the role of welcoming environments in sport.

LGBT Golf in London. Gary Shaw Golf hits a wedge shot from the rough with a lake in the background.

Upcoming Events

The Monthly
Monthly LGBT+ golf meetup, coaching-led

The Monthly brings LGBT+ golfers together for relaxed coaching, on-course play and genuine connection – delivered in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

All playing levels are welcome
Beginners, returning golfers and regular players are all welcome – no membership required.

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Community

LGBT Golf brings people together through relaxed meetups, group sessions and shared time on the course. The focus is connection, confidence and making golf feel more open and welcoming.

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Coaching

Sessions are led by PGA Professional Gary Shaw, combining clear golf coaching with a calm, supportive environment. The aim is to help players improve while feeling comfortable, included and respected.

Certification – Coming Soon

LGBT Golf will help clubs, academies and organisations create more welcoming, identity-safe environments. The certification will offer a practical framework for inclusive, coaching-led delivery while supporting the standards and traditions of the game.

Beginnings: From Ireland to London

LGBT Golf grew from Gary Shaw’s work creating inclusive coaching environments in Ireland and the UK.

In 2022, Gary launched Inclusive Golf in County Kildare – a Golf Ireland-supported programme providing structured, supportive coaching for young golfers with additional needs. After moving to London, that same coaching-led approach evolved into LGBT Golf: a community built around inclusion, connection and professional coaching.

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