Female student representation in PGA golf management academic programs has consistently hovered below 5%. The reasons for this low representation are unclear, although the masculine nature of the golf industry has been well documented and may be contributing factor. Through the use of focus groups with faculty directors of PGA golf management academic programs and PGA industry professionals, this study sought to identify barriers and facilitators women face when enrolled in PGA golf management programs. Findings point to changes in policies and practices that could contribute to an improved rate of persistence for women in these unique academic programs.

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在男性化研究领域中探索改善性别平等的策略

在PGA高尔夫管理学术课程中，女学生的比例一直徘徊在5％以下。尽管高尔夫行业的男性化特征已得到充分证明，可能是造成这种低代表的原因，但尚不清楚。通过与PGA高尔夫球管理学术课程的教务主任和PGA行业专家一起使用焦点小组，本研究旨在确定女性参加PGA高尔夫球管理课程时遇到的障碍和促进者。调查结果表明，政策和做法的变化可能有助于提高妇女在这些独特的学术课程中的坚持率。