Two women. One mission. More of the world through golf.
Together, Barbara Gutstadt and Oneda Castillo, LPGA, bring two distinct perspectives to one shared vision: Barbara through decades of women’s golf travel, destination marketing and entrepreneurship, and Oneda through more than 30 years as an LPGA Professional, instructor and ambassador for the game.
Their experiences span golf across six continents and all 50 USA states, creating a perspective shaped not simply by where they have traveled, but by the women, cultures and communities they have encountered along the way.
Together, they bring that experience to Women Golf The World with one purpose: to connect women to more of the world through golf and the world to the women who play it.
More Than 40 Years Of Combined Experience In Golf, Travel, Entrepreneurship And Connecting Women Through The Game.
Meet The Women Behind
Women Golf The World
Barbara Gutstadt
FOUNDER & CEO
Women Golf The World elevates destinations by telling our stories through a woman’s lens, connecting golf with culture, cuisine and the experiences that make the destination worth discovering.
Oneda Castillo, LPGA
VP, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Why We Created
Women Golf The World
Women Golf The World grew from decades of firsthand experience traveling the world through golf, and understanding that for women, the most memorable journeys rarely begin and end on the course.
We believe golf can be the doorway to discovering a destination, its people, culture, food, traditions, wellness, history and unexpected experiences. WGTW was created to give destinations a dedicated voice within the global women’s golf market, while giving women golfers a fresh and authentic way to discover the world.
Our mission is to connect the world’s most inspiring destinations with women golfers through storytelling, strategic partnerships and meaningful experiences that inspire exploration.
Golf opens doors to new places, new people and new perspectives. Women Golf The World elevates destinations by telling their stories through a woman’s lens, connecting golf with culture, cuisine and the experiences that make a destination worth discovering.
Where women meet the world through golf.
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Why Women Matter
WOMEN + GOLF
Women aren't just participating. They're driving the market.
Women are fueling growth in golf while wielding enormous influence over travel choices and discretionary spending. For destinations, resorts and golf partners, this is a growing market with the power to shape where and how travel happens.
Credit: National Golf Foundation (NGF), The Record Rise of Female Golf, May 28, 2026 — year-end 2025 data.
Credit: National Golf Foundation (NGF), The Record Rise of Female Golf, May 28, 2026 — year-end 2025 data.
Credit: National Golf Foundation (NGF), The Record Rise of Female Golf, May 28, 2026 — year-end 2025 data.
Credit: National Golf Foundation (NGF), The Record Rise of Female Golf, May 28, 2026 — year-end 2025 data.
WOMEN + travel
82%
Of travel decisions are made or influenced by women
Credit: Skift Research, The Woman Traveler — Key Data and Insights, October 14, 2024.
75% by 2028
Projected share of discretionary spending controlled by women
Credit: Skift Research, The Woman Traveler — Key Data and Insights, October 14, 2024.
8.1 Million
Women and girls played on-course golf in the U.S. in 2025
52%
net U.S. on-course participation growth from 2020–2025 came from women and girls
45% Growth
Female on-course golfer population, 2020–2025
28%
Of U.S. on-course golfers were female in 2025 — the highest share on record
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Oneda Castillo, LPGA
VP, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | women golf the world
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