Under the warm mid-August sun, nine JLP members gathered at Walnut Lane Golf Club in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia for a golf clinic.
This was more than a golf outing. It was an afternoon of growth, camaraderie, and quiet confidence, led with patience by Director of Golf, Kyle Spaulding. The group, made up largely of beginners clad in fashionable golf attire, started with a relaxed meet and greet for an hour of conversation and connection on the clubhouse patio. The energy was light but purposeful, a blend of laughter and curiosity as members got to know each other beyond their LinkedIn bios and roles within the League.
With the foundations laid in conversation, the clinic portion began. Under Kyle’s guidance, members learned how to grip a club with intention, how to stand with balance, and how to find rhythm in their swing–not unlike finding their footing in boardrooms or community initiatives. Some swings sent balls sailing. Others skittered along the grass. But every moment was met with encouragement and thoughtful critiques before trying the skill again.
The afternoon culminated in a three-hole scramble, a low-pressure, team-based format that allowed the group to practice their newfound skills on the course. The tree-lined hills of Walnut Lane became a classroom in confidence; each shot a chance to try again, each putt a lesson in patience and mindfulness.
There were cheers for well-struck drives and laughter over wayward shots. The leaderboard didn’t matter. What mattered was the shared experience of learning something new together.
As the sun dipped behind the fairways and the final putts dropped, one thing was clear: golf wasn’t just a game that day. It was a bridge between professional lives and personal growth, between individual ambition and collective joy. Members left with a few more golf tips, a handful of new connections, and a sense of anticipation for the next golf affinity group outing. Because when JLP women lead, even on the golf course, community follows.
JLP affinity groups offer members unique, tailored experiences centered around shared interests. To learn more or join the next golf outing, contact jlpgolfaffinitygroup@gmail.com