England Golf has become the first UK golf body to sign the women in sport Brighton plus Helsinki declaration.

The declaration, external signifies the body’s commitment to the equity for women and girls in sport and physical activity.

It was developed by the International Working Group (IWG) on Women and Sport after being established in 1994.

“We are looking forward to working with England Golf to further highlight their push towards gender equality,” said IWG secretary general Lisa O’Keefe.

The British Olympic Association and English Sports Council are among more than 600 organisations around the globe to have already signed the declaration.

England Golf chief executive Jeremy Tomlinson said: “Having launched our ‘Respect in Golf’ movement last year, we reaffirm our focus on encouraging the participation of everyone and anyone in golf.

“Our passion and dedication to promoting golf as an all-inclusive sport is unwavering, as is supporting women and girls’ participation in every way possible.”