Innholdsfortegnelse for Summer 2022 i Women’s Golf Australia

HANNAH GREEN BECAME THE FIRST WOMAN IN THE WORLD TO WIN A PROFESSIONAL, FULL-LENGTH MIXED-GENDER TOURNAMENT AT TPS MURRAY RIVER, AND THE WORLD’S EYES ARE ONCE AGAIN ON WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWN HERE IN AUSTRALIA. LAST summer, tournament golf returned with an emphasis on men and women playing on the same course at the same time, and in the case of The Webex Players Series, together for the one trophy. The groundbreaking format attracted global headlines when major champion Hannah Green became the first woman in the world to win a professional, full-length mixed-gender tournament at TPS Murray River, and the world’s eyes are once again on what’s happening down here in Australia. The ISPS HANDA Australian Open returns to the schedule for the first time since 2019 and alongside the…

MEGAN Henry has the energy and passion for golf we need to bottle and distribute widely. Genuinely keen to ensure everyone is welcomed into the sport she loves, regardless of the location, is what drives this special lady. After developing a network in regional WA through her tennis coaching, golf enthusiast Megan Henry was consistently being asked to return to school and community groups interested in expanding the offering to golf. Megan had wanted to improve the golf offering in regional WA for over 20 years but had never managed to get the timing right or the support she was after. The next step is connecting with the local community golf clubs and upskilling their volunteer staff so the kids can then move on to enjoy the game at their…

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EVERYBODY knows that the Gold Coast is home to plenty of great golf courses and the region acts as an epicentre for golfers of all ilk. Reigning supreme in the Queensland golfing stay-and-play stakes is the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort – home to the critically acclaimed The Palms and The Pines courses. Celebrated as one of Australia’s most iconic golf holiday destinations – this place aims for resort relaxation at its finest and delivers the goods in spades. Come summer, hit the sprawling lagoon pool to cool off after a game. COURSE OVERVIEWS There are two superb golfing facilities here and dress code regulations apply to recreational clubhouse visitors and golfers alike. Make sure your preferred tee times are available upon reservation of your accommodation. THE PINES You are now…

THANKS to the handicap system, the beauty of golf is that you can play at just about any age and with just about anyone, regardless of ability or years of experience. This same thinking has been applied to a worldwide movement to implement tees based on ability or handicaps, as opposed to existing gendered tees. In 2011, the PGA of America and USGA launched Tee it Forward, an initiative that encourages all golfers to play the course at a length that is aligned with their average driving distance, and one that was lauded by some of the world’s greatest golfers. "I love the game of golf, but I will be the first to tell you that there are things about our game we need to improve," said Jack Nicklaus, winner…

PURCHASING women’s golf clubs as a beginner can be intimidating. My first piece of advice is to speak to a PGA professional (your coach or a specialised fitter) to get an idea of what you need. You don’t want to buy the wrong thing and unnecessarily spend money on equipment that’s not right for you. In my opinion, you have 3 options to choose from: 1. Basic Starter Set 2. Women’s Package Set 3. Fully Fitted Clubs 1 THE BASIC STARTER SET The basic set consists of a driver,1 or 2 x irons, a wedge and putter and a bag. This is the minimum of clubs you need to play. This is a great way to start if you are unsure of how much golf you want to play. The…

I started playing volleyball when I was 10 and quickly became obsessed. I was so obsessed that I would practice using the roof of my childhood home for hours, throwing the ball up onto the roof, letting it roll down and passing it back up until my forearms became red and exhausted. Around seventh grade, I had the desire to take volleyball to the next level and join a club team in preparation for high school. Growing up in Southern California, my family went through a huge amount of financial trouble with high house housing prices and trying to make ends meet. The price to join a club team was $4,000 a year and nine years ago as a 13-year-old, my parents couldn’t stomach it. My family began to experience…

ENVIRONMENT CAN golf ever be 100% eco-friendly? Whilst reaching that figure is highly unlikely, it is promising to see golf clubs, products and various industry bodies adopting cleaner and greener strategies to help protect the natural environment which benefits the longevity of our game and ultimately the globe. Eastern Sward Golf Course (VIC) A flock of sheep, alpacas, ponies, goats and a whole host of microbes don’t usually make their home on a suburban golf course. But over at the Eastern Sward Golf Club that’s precisely where you’ll find them. In recent years Eastern Sward has undertaken a progressive ecological experiment by claiming microbes as king. Explains project coordinator Garth Cusick. “The intent is to eliminate artificial chemicals and replace them with microbes that live within the plant’s root…

IN 2019, Wollongong Golf Club had a vision of increasing women’s membership from 18% to 25% – a challenge and one shared by many clubs across the country, with the national female share of membership at 19%1. The Wollongong Golf Operations Team were asked to create a program and pathway that enabled golfers with little to no golfing experience the chance to socialise, be active, feel accepted and be comfortable in a golfing environment. The Golf Professionals recognised the importance of ensuring golfers had a great first experience to entice a return to the club. It was decided that all initial golfing interactions would be with qualified PGA professional Aaron Keevers – known for his warm, welcoming, and relaxed nature. The “Birdies Clinic” was established and swiftly gained traction, with…

MY STUDENTS Mind Strategies For Golfers Forget trying to improve your golf game on your own! Support and knowledge is HERE! Join Jenny’s weekly training sessions with other motivated golfers actively negotiating the pathway to accelerate their game. Private, group, or virtual coaching programs are available. Contact Jenny asap for more information. PH: 0402 235 639 www.mindfulgolfcoaching.comn Instagram @mindful_golf_ coaching GETTING to know who you are, how you think, how you feel, your personality traits and the beliefs you have unconsciously absorbed throughout your upbringing, environmental circumstances and life experiences can determine how you play golf and ultimately how far you can succeed. When coaching on the driving range, I can usually identify a golfer’s personality by their routine, their comments, their self-talk and even the pace of their swing.…

BIO Grace Lennon is a professional golfer from Melbourne. She completed her WPGA/PGA bridging course in 2020 and is currently coaching at the Albert Park Driving Range. Grace has represented Australia and played in international tournaments alongside the likes of Minjee Lee and Su Oh. Lennon still competes when time permits and enjoys being able to assist golfers with the knowledge she has obtained throughout her career. Instagram @gracelennon_golf Facebook @Grace Lennon Golf Booking link for coaching www.albertparkdrivingrange.com.au/golf-coaches/grace-lennon Fade a controlled ball flight that starts left of the target and moves back to the right for a right-hander (* the opposite applies to all definitions for a left-hander.) Slice a dramatic ball flight that curves from the left of the target to the right with little control…

WOMEN’S Golf Magazine tracked down the lovely Kate Burton in between golf media gigs to flip the line of questioning back her way for a change. When did you realise a role in golf media was for you? I was fortunate enough to play for England juniors and England women’s teams which was incredible. I also represented Hong Kong. However, as much as I loved the game, I knew deep down it was a game I loved more than it loved me back. I wasn’t going to be a world-beater and make a good living with golf clubs alone. I had a handicap of plus 2 but to succeed in golf, it takes a tunnel mindset and total devotion. I was decent at talking (my Australian husband Ash says ‘way…

THE LPGA Tour is expanding its footprint in the New York market, while at the same time expanding its commitment to girls’ golf. The inaugural Mizuho Americas Open is coming to Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, NJ next year, from May 29-June 4. The host club is located within sight of the Statue of Liberty, roughly nine kilometres from midtown Manhattan. It will be one of three LPGA tournaments scheduled to be played in the New York City metropolitan area next year. The Cognizant Founders Cup is slated to return to Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton, NJ and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship will be played at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, NJ. The field for the Mizuho Americas Open will include 120 professionals who will compete…

NO two days at Sandy Golf Links are the same for Gerri. One day she could be out trimming bunkers, dealing with dead foliage or troubleshooting the irrigation system and the next day balancing budgets or attending to the administrative tasks that are also part of a golf course superintendent’s job. “There’s me and six staff and I’ve always been the sort of person who wouldn’t ask my staff to do anything I wouldn’t do myself,” she says. “I’ve always loved being outdoors and I don’t mind hard work so I am out there alongside them most days, whether it’s pouring rain or not.” Gerri’s role as Superintendent requires a diverse skills set. She relishes the challenges she faces every day and acknowledges the importance of delegating and supervising, spending…

SYDNEY’S Grace Kim will join the LPGA Tour in 2023. Golf Australia rookie squad member Kim was forced to watch the culmination of the Epson Tour season from the sidelines after missing the cut at the Epson Tour Championship but had done enough to end the year in the fifth position on the Ascensus Race to the Card standings. Fellow Australians, Gabriela Ruffels and Robyn Choi, finished T11 and T20 respectively at the Tour Championship but that wasn’t enough to force their way into the top 10. Kim is the first Australian since Hannah Green in 2017, to earn promotion to the LPGA Tour via the secondary Epson Tour and can now look forward to teeing it up alongside her childhood heroes next season. “As a rookie on the Epson…

GIVEN that cover star Hannah Green is a Western Australian local, it made perfect sense to share a selection of Perth’s best golf courses with you. Yes, we’re aware there are plenty of other golfing gems in the west to include, which simply means we’ll have to head over to review more soon. JOONDALUP GOLF CLUB Few golf courses anywhere in the world offer the dramatic contrasts, the scenic beauty and the sheer golfing challenge of Joondalup Country Club’s 27-hole championship golf course. Designed by the internationally renowned Robert Trent Jones Jr, Joondalup Resort golf course presents a tough, uncompromising lay-out, featuring a great variation in setting and style. The spectacular Joondalup golf course sweeps across dense bushland, cuts through steep limestone quarries and skirts picturesque lakes, to present surprises…

THE golf driver gets called a lot of names, but the big stick is a necessity in any golf bag. It is the longest club in the bag and is supposed to go the longest distance. When you hit a ball straight down the fairway with a driver, you walk off the tee with great pride. This is why it is important to have a driver that suits you, one that will give you the confidence to give it a whack. All of the big names in golf have great drivers, so it is important to try a few and buy one that you feel comfortable with. There has been great advancement in golf driver technology over the past five to ten years and this has resulted in extra distance…

NEXT GEN WEST Australian amateur Abbie Teasdale has proven this year she is certainly a talent to watch. Teasdale, from Royal Fremantle Golf Club in WA, the home turf of Minjee & Min Woo Lee has had a remarkable 2022. The 20-year-old is full of confidence after winning her first national event at the Riversdale Cup in Melbourne in March then following up with her first international victory at the English Amateur in July. Abbie continued to cinch another win in August at the Bowra & O’Dea Classic. BIO Nickname: AbsAge: 20Home Club: Royal Fremantle Golf ClubSponsors: Cobra PumaCoach: Ritchie SmithShare your top result / best event so far. Winning the English Amateur in 2022 was definitely my best result. Very proud of winning this event. What do the next…