
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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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
By Carly Frost Published
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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
By Carly Frost Published
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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
By Carly Frost Published
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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
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The World's 10 Biggest Women's Golf Tours
The LPGA and LET are the most publicised women’s tours, but did you know that there are actually 10 significant women’s tours worldwide ? We take a look at each
By Carly Frost Published
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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...
By Carly Frost Published
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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
By Carly Frost Published
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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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