The Rise of AWGN Friday Power Lunches in Victoria
What started as a simple idea - bringing women together over lunch - has quickly become one of the most powerful and successful parts of the Australian Women’s Golf Network community in Victoria.
AWGN’s Friday Power Lunches have evolved into far more than social gatherings.
They’ve become a space where business, golf, friendship and opportunity intersect.
Hosted at some of Melbourne’s most beautiful venues, these lunches are attracting a diverse mix of women from across industries and stages of life - from corporate leaders and business owners to creatives, golfers, mothers and women simply looking to reconnect with community.
And the response has been extraordinary.
Creating Connection Beyond the Golf Course
One of the most rewarding things about the Friday Power Lunches has been watching women connect in such an authentic way.
Unlike traditional networking events, the atmosphere is relaxed, welcoming and genuinely enjoyable.
There’s no pressure.
No awkward introductions.
No expectation to “perform.”
Instead, conversations happen naturally over beautiful food, wine and shared experiences.
Some women attend knowing nobody in the room.
By the end of lunch, they often leave with new friendships, business connections and invitations to future golf events.
That’s the power of creating spaces where women feel comfortable enough to simply show up as themselves.
Golf as the Common Thread
Interestingly, not everyone attending the lunches plays golf regularly.
And that’s exactly the point.
Golf has become the common thread connecting women from different backgrounds and industries, but the conversations extend far beyond the game itself.
The lunches have sparked:
Business collaborations
Mentorship opportunities
Golf introductions and future playing groups
Travel discussions
Career connections
Genuine friendships
For many women, AWGN has become their first introduction to golf culture in an environment that feels modern, inclusive and supportive.
Why These Events Matter
As women’s golf continues to grow in Australia, events like the Friday Power Lunches are helping reshape what participation in the game can look like.
Not everyone wants to start with 18 holes.
Sometimes, the first step is simply sitting at a table with like-minded women and feeling part of the community.
That sense of belonging matters.
And from there, confidence grows.
We’ve seen women move from attending a lunch… to trying a clinic… to joining golf trips and corporate golf days.
The pathway into golf is becoming more accessible - and importantly, more enjoyable.
A New Era for Women’s Networking
The success of the Friday Power Lunches also reflects a broader shift in how women want to network.
People are craving:
Authenticity
Community
Shared experiences
Wellness and lifestyle integration
Real conversations over transactional networking
Golf and hospitality create a unique environment where those elements come together naturally.
And in a busy world, taking time to pause, connect and invest in relationships has become increasingly valuable.
Looking Ahead
As AWGN continues to expand nationally, the Friday Power Lunches remain one of the clearest examples of what makes this community special.
They’re elegant but relaxed.
Professional but personal.
And above all, they create opportunities for women to feel connected — both within golf and beyond it.
What began as “just lunch” has become something much bigger.
And judging by the response from our Victorian community, this is only the beginning.
