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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How To Choose Fairway Wood Lofts
They are a golf bag essential but many women don’t know what fairway wood lofts to carry and why? Carly Frost takes a look at the options
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'I Feel Quite Sorry For Women That Always Play In The Same Friendship Groups'
Carly Frost looks at a trend among women who regularly play golf with the same people, and why she advocates for breaking away from this routine
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Why Winter Golf Is Easier Than You Think
Carly Frost smashes the myths about the difficulties of winter golf
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Adidas Women's Adicross GTX Spikeless Golf Shoe Review
Our tester puts the Adidas Adicross GTX Spikeless shoe through its paces out on the golf course
By Carly Frost Published
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Adidas Women's Ultimate 365 Tour WIND.RDY Fleece Hooded Jacket Review
Carly Frost takes this winter hooded jacket offering from adidas for a spin...
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Puma DRYLBL Women's Golf Rain Pants Review
We tested the PUMA DRYLBL rain pants on a cold and wet day to experience their effectiveness
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Puma Women's DRYLBL Waterproof Rain Jacket Review
We tested the Puma DRYLBL rain jacket in winter conditions to see how the performance stacks up
By Carly Frost Published
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Callaway XR Package Set vs Callaway Reva Ladies Package Set: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
We put two impressive Callaway package sets up against each other to see how they compare and who they are suited to
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Are Solheim Cup Players Paid?
The biennial matchplay contest is one of the biggest events in the women's golfing calendar but you might be surprised by the prize purse
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Who Would Dame Laura Davies Pick As Her Solheim Cup Dream Team?
Ahead of this year's Solheim Cup, we asked 12-time player and 2023 vice captain Dame Laura Davies to select her all-time side to beat the Americans
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Strata Ultimate Titanium Women’s Set vs Callaway Reva Ladies Package Set: Read our head-to-head verdict
We put two of our favorite package sets for ladies up against eachother to see which comes out on top
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7 Solheim Cup Controversies Through The Years
They are few and far between, but we take a look at the most contentious moments in Solheim Cup history
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Who Have Been The AIG Women’s Open Past Low Amateur Winners?
We take a look at the auspicious list of names among the past champions of the low amateur title
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How Do You Qualify For The AIG Women’s Open?
We take a look at the qualification process for the AIG Women's Open
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Why Does The Women's Game Have Five Majors?
We take a look at the history behind the changes in the women's professional game
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What Are The Five Women's Majors?
The five major championships in women's professional golf
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How To Get Tickets For The AIG Women's Open
The AIG Women's Open is the UK's showcase event. Combining fantastic golf and a new-look festival village, the 2023 edition is expected to be the best one yet
By Carly Frost Published
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Best Golf Push Carts For Women 2024
After testing a lot of carts, we run through the best push models on the market for women.
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Best Women's Golf Rangefinders 2024
We run through the best laser rangefinders for women currently on the market in this guide
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Are You Afraid Of Medal Rounds?
Long-time club member Carly Frost discusses why she feels the attitude to playing in medals has changed dramatically among women to the most dreaded format
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Doing Things Differently - The PXG Story
Carly Frost travels to Scottsdale, Arizona, to find out from billionaire PXG owner Bob Parsons how the forward-thinking brand is making big waves in the industry
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Why I'm Thankful My Dad Got Me Into Golf
Carly Frost started playing golf because of her dad and has been thankful he introduced her to the game, but for many young women it’s not the case
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7 Things Golf Clubs Could Improve For Women
Carly Frost considers the simple ways in which golf clubs can be more female-friendly
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What Driver Loft Should Women Golfers Use?
Carly Frost dispels the myth that all women golfers should use a high-lofted driver
By Carly Frost Published