
Carly Cummins
Carly Frost is one of the golf industry’s best-known female writers, having worked for golf magazines for over 20 years. As a consistent three-handicapper who plays competitive club golf at Parkstone and the Isle of Purbeck courses in Dorset every week, Carly is well-versed in what lady golfers love. Her passion for golf and skill at writing combine to give her an unbeatable insight into the ladies game.
Carly’s role at Golf Monthly is to help deliver thorough and accurate ladies equipment reviews, buying advice and comparisons to help you find exactly what you are looking for. So whether it’s the latest driver, set of irons, golf ball, pair of shoes or even an outfit, Carly will help you decide what to buy. Over the years she has been fortunate to play some of the greatest courses in the world, ranking Sea Island, Georgia, USA, among her favourite golf resorts. Carly's aptly-named son Hogan is already hitting the ball as far as mum and will undoubtedly be a name to watch out for in the future. Carly is a keen competitor and her list of golfing achievements are vast. She is a former winner of the South West of England Ladies Intermediate Championship, a three-time winner of the European Media Masters and she once beat an entire start-sheet of men to the title of Times Corporate World Golf Champion. She has played for both the Dorset and Surrey County Ladies first teams and is known for her excellent track record at matchplay.
Carly holds the ladies course record (68) at her home club Parkstone and her lowest competition round (seven-under-par 65) was carded in the pro-am of the Irish Ladies Open at Killeen Castle, playing alongside Solheim Cup superstar Anna Nordqvist. Although her current handicap index has crept up to 3.7 since Covid she has her sights firmly set on achieving that elusive scratch handicap and hopefully playing for her country when she’s 50.
Carly’s current What's In The Bag?
Driver: Callaway Epic Max, 10.5°
Fairway wood: TaylorMade SIM2, 15°
Hybrids: Titleist TS2, 19°, 21°, 24°
Irons: Mizuno JPX900, 5-PW
Wedges: Cleveland RTX, 52°, 56° and 58°
Putter: Scotty Cameron Futura X5
Ball: 2021 Callaway Ladies SuperSoft
Latest articles by Carly Cummins
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Charley Hull What's In The Bag? 2025 Update
We take a closer look at the English pro's choice of clubs for the 2025 season
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Rose Zhang What's In The Bag? 2025 Update
The hugely talented young star that is Rose Zhang is a member of Team Callaway
By Carly Cummins Last updated
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Lydia Ko What's In The Bag? 2025 Update
We take a closer look inside the New Zealand star's bag
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Brooke Henderson What's In The Bag? 2025 Update
Canadian star Brooke Henderson signed a full club deal with TaylorMade in 2023
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Nelly Korda What's In The Bag? 2025 Update
We take you through what the TaylorMade staffer and Major champion has in her bag
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‘I Couldn’t Walk For 3 Minutes, Now I Walk 18 Holes’ - From Life-Saving Double Lung Transplant To Golfing For Team GB
With only months to live, Ana Browne's transplant saved her life - but golf transformed it
By Carly Cummins Published
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Most Comfortable Golf Shoes For Women 2025
We run through some of the most comfortable golf shoes currently on the market for women golfers
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Best Women’s Waterproof Golf Shoes 2025
Our pick of the best women’s waterproof golf shoes on the market, keeping your feet dry, warm and comfortable on the wettest of days
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7 Signs You Need To Replace Your Golf Equipment
Has your golf gear seen better days? Here are 7 signs that it might need an upgrade
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'If Golf Truly Wants To Be Inclusive, We Don’t Just Need Diverse Faces In Ads, We Need Boots On The Ground Actively Educating Families On Where And How They Can Start Playing'
Coach Shayain has experienced first-hand the barriers that minority golfers face, but the sport is ready for a shift and she's helping to lead the way
By Carly Cummins Published
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7 Personality Traits That Make A Great Club Captain
Being asked to captain a golf club is an honour, but it comes with responsibility. There are seven personality traits we think the best club captains possess
By Carly Cummins Published
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'Men Don't Want Competition From Women For Coveted Tee Times' - 7 Things We'd Like To See Change In The Women's Game
To give women's golf the spotlight it deserves, here are some game-changing ideas for 2025
By Carly Cummins Published
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'Men's Egos Won't Let Them Switch' - Why Golf Ball Snobs Are Harming Their Game
Single figure golfer Carly Cummins proves why switching golf balls is good for your game
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I Didn't Achieve All My Golfing Goals This Year... But I Have A Plan To Make Sure I Do In 2025
Single figure golfer Carly Cummins set 7 golfing goals at the beginning of 2024, so what was the outcome?
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4 Experienced Golfers Share The Worst Advice They've Ever Been Given
People are well-meaning, but good advice is not always the best advice!
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'I Could Hear Scathing Mutterings Among The Older Generation, But Now They Are All Strutting Out To Play Golf In Leggings'
Why the fashion-fad bubble of wearing golf leggings has burst for our contributor
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Which Driver Dominated The LPGA Tour In 2024?
It was a close contest, but can you guess which driver claimed the most titles on the LPGA Tour this year?
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'I Could Be Classified As One Of The Lucky Female Golfers, As I’ve Got Small Breasts That Don’t Get In The Way Of My Swing'
It doesn’t matter how big or small, all women have them, but how much do breasts influence the golf swing and technique?
By Carly Cummins Published
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'I Had To Vet Someone For Club Membership. It's Pointless And Out Of Date' - Why Golf's Elitist Culture Must Change
Despite a boom in new golfers entering the sport post Covid, elitism still exists in golf. Here’s why...
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'After 18 Holes I Was Ready To Put My Headphones In The Bin' - Should This Ambiguous Golf Rule Be Abolished?
Carly Cummins wore headphones for a competition round and shares her experience and thoughts on the rule that's open to interpretation and reliant on self-regulation
By Carly Cummins Published
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ProQuip Darcey Ladies Rain Jacket Review
In the market for a new waterproof jacket this winter? Our tester Carly Cummins puts the ProQuip Darcey through its paces
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FootJoy Women’s Winter Golf Boots Review
Golf boots are specifically designed to be worn in winter conditions and, in this piece, Carly Cummins takes FootJoy's model to the golf course
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adidas Women's Rain.RDY Golf Jacket Review
In this review, Carly Cummins tests the adidas Women's Rain.RDY Golf Jacket on and off the golf course to see how it performs
By Carly Cummins Published
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Why Passing A Rules Test Should Be Compulsory For Competition Golf
Carly Cummins believes everyone should pass a basic Rules of Golf test to become eligible to play competition golf. Here’s why…
By Carly Cummins Published