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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Titleist Players 4 StaDry Stand Bag Review
Our women’s tester Carly Frost examines the features and functionality of this waterproof stand bag.
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Duca Del Cosma Alexa Women's Golf Shoes Review
An elegant designer golf shoe that will turn heads, put to the full test by our discerning single figure handicapper Carly Frost
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Callaway Ladies Birdie & Eagle Print Long Sleeve Golf Top Review
Carly Frost dons this colorful garment and puts it thoroughly through its paces in this long-sleeve top review.
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'I Was Criticised, Bullied On Social Media And Forced To Retire As Lady Captain'
Female golfers share the things they love and loathe about golf club culture
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'There Is A Surprisingly High Proportion Of Players Who Simply Don’t Have A Clue' – The Five Rules I See Most People Struggle With
The Rules of Golf can be complex and here is an explanation to some of those that people encounter most and often get wrong
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5 Reasons Why Women Should Carry More Wedges
They’re often referred to as the scoring clubs, yet many women only carry one or two of them. Carly Frost explains why adding more wedges to your bag will work wonders for your game
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'5,000 Yards Was Way More Than Most Short Hitters Could Handle' - Golf Course Architect On Why Forward Tees Should Not Be An Afterthought
We speak to leading golf course architect Forrest Richardson about the importance of designing courses that are enjoyable and fair for shorter and longer hitters
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Should Junior Girls Be Allowed To Compete In (And Win) Women’s Competitions?
Carly Frost recalls the days when she was not allowed to win the silverware in the women’s section at her home club and takes a candid view on the decision
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Why Golf Clubs Need To Wise Up To Ageism
Golf clubs should be savvy about their senior section and we take a look at what considerations should be made for this membership sector
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10 Tips To Help Women Settle In At A Golf Club
Joining a golf club can be a daunting experience when you don’t know anyone. Long-time club member Carly Frost has some pointers to help women integrate as quickly as possible
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The Reasons Women Don't Invest In New Golf Equipment... And Why They Should
For a variety of reasons women are often reluctant to invest in new golf equipment. Carly Frost explains why they should think again!
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Want To Play College Golf In The US? An Industry Expert Explains All…
US golf scholarships are a popular route to achieving a successful playing career, but there's a lot to consider before you make the journey stateside. Here's what you need to know
By Carly Frost Published
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'I Found It Exceedingly Embarrassing To Be Told That I Had Breached a Rule' - How Rule-Breaking Led To Becoming A Golf Referee
Becoming a Rules referee involves a lot of learning and some tough tests. We meet two women that have reached the heady heights of tournament refereeing
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What Is The Correct Gapping In Golf?
Get the right distances between your clubs and you’ll be far more accurate, setting up more par and birdie chances. Carly Frost delves into the importance of distance gapping
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'Unless You Warm Up, You Are Wasting Your Time Hoping To Score Well And Improve Your Handicap'
Going straight from the car park to the first tee spells disaster for your scorecard says Carly Frost
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How To Choose A Women's Putter
Our women’s equipment expert Carly Frost explains how to select a putter that’s right for you
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8 Biggest Equipment Mistakes Women Make
Carly Frost looks at the bad buying decisions that lead to women having the wrong equipment in their golf armoury
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5 Tips For Finding The Perfect Foursomes Partner
While foursomes may not be the most popular golf format, with the right partnership, it can be the most enjoyable. Here are some tips to help you find the perfect partner
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Ping G Le3 vs TaylorMade Kalea Premier Women's Driver: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
We pit two of the best 2023 women's drivers against each other to see which is going to be best for your game
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Why The World Handicap System Has Ruined Golf For Low Handicappers
Single figure golfer Carly Frost says the World Handicap System has caused a sensational and unpopular shake-up of handicaps
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What’s The Difference Between Men’s And Women’s Golf Clubs?
We take an in-depth look at the elements that make men’s and women’s golf clubs different and explain why they are designed this way
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Callaway Reva Ladies Package Set Review
We take the Callaway Reva Ladies Package Set on to the course to find out what it offers for lady golfers
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Strata Ultimate Titanium Women’s Set Review
Carly Frost tests the Strata Ultimate Titanium, a package set that aims to offer women everything they need to begin their golf journey
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'There Was A Lot Said About Us Having Different Tees But Ultimately You Still Had To Hit The Shots'
The first woman to win on the DP World Tour discusses her victory in Sweden and how she'd love to see more mixed events
By Carly Frost Published