Women’s Golf Australia Winter 2023

I’VE got to admit I was stoked to get Charley Hull as our cover star – I’ve been in proper fan-girl mode from afar for ages. It’s wonderful that I can now share a few of Charley’s career insights and personal highlights with our readers. There’s no doubt I’ll continue to watch her play at every upcoming event with keen interest. Our new fashion editor, Scarlett has come up with the absolute goods when it comes to winter golf fashion too. Check out her feature and get inspired (aka add to cart) to flaunt a fresh new look on the course. In golf travel news, I recently had the privilege of playing New Zealand’s fabulous Kauri Cliffs and stayed for a few days at the incredible Roberston Lodge there. Please…

IN the past decade, women’s golf in our country has undergone an incredible transformation. It’s been a journey fuelled by the dedication, talent, and perseverance of countless individuals like you. Australia has seen a surge in the popularity of women’s golf, attracting passionate fans and aspiring athletes alike. What was once a sport dominated by men has now become a thriving platform for women and girls to showcase their skills, passion, and competitive spirit. The impact of women’s golf extends beyond the course itself. The increased interest has created a ripple effect, generating a wide range of career possibilities in sectors related to the sport. Whether it’s coaching, sports management, event planning, marketing, or media, there’s a growing demand for professionals with expertise in not only women’s golf, but golf,…

SCARLETT THOMAS – FASHION EDITOR Scarlett is a professional creative writer and copywriter with a wealth of international experience. Contributing feature articles and short stories for both online and print publications, Scarlett creates engaging content within the sphere of politics, culture, fashion, art and sports. AVEREE DOVSEK – JOURNALIST Golf media creator and personality. Always on the lookout for the newest trends in golf fashion and style. Passionate about golf fitness and long drive. Host of the ‘WHY YOU SUCK AT GOLF!’ podcast. Credited with working with leading golf publications and media outlets, including the Golf Channel, CBS Sports, Sirius XM, Golfweek USA Today and Skratch by PGA Tour. CATHERINE STRICKLAND – CONTRIBUTOR Catherine is a regular contributor to golf media in Western Australia. An experienced writer and photographer, Catherine…

QUIETLY, and with little fanfare, Celine Boutier is making a name for herself on the LPGA Tour. Through seven starts this season, heading into the Cognizant Founders Cup on May 11, the 29-year-old Boutier ranked fourth in the CME Race to the Globe and stood 11th in both the world rankings and on the LPGA scoring average list. In March, she recorded the third victory of her seven-year LPGA career at the LPGA Drive on Championship at Superstition Mountain, to go with wins at the ISPS Handa Vic Open in February 2019 and at the ShopRite LPGA Classic Presented by Acer in June of 2021. A native of Clamart, France, Boutier has competed in two Solheim Cups and represented her homeland in the 2021 Olympics. Her on-course performance keeps accelerating…

BEING able to ‘be what you can see’ is the driving force behind Golf Australia’s new initiative, Women in Golf Careers Showcase. Consisting of a panel of four women representing different streams of golf careers, as well as an ‘Active Ally’ (Gavin Kirkman, the CEO of the PGA of Australia), who is both vocal and proactive in his support of women working in golf, the Showcase is designed to give women from mid-teens to adults, the opportunity to hear from and ask questions to women about their lived experiences in this booming industry. “I saw the Showcase advertised on Facebook and thought what a great opportunity,” says Rhiannon Hitchens, who drove five hours from Wagga Wagga to Melbourne to attend one of the free events. “I’m a Lead Physiotherapist, love…

EVEN before tournament week, Lilia Vu sensed there would be something different about this year’s Chevron Championship. “I’m guessing that it’s different grass in Houston from that in Palm Springs,” she said. “I think I’m going to get there a day early just to figure out the golf course with my coach and caddie and go from there and try to have a good week.” Vu’s observation, in response to a reporter’s question, proved to be prophetic and her preparation paid off. Vu’s come-from behind playoff victory over Angel Yin marked the dawn of a new era in women’s golf. And in the wake of her triumph at Carlton Woods, outside of Houston, the 25-year-old Vu is ideally positioned to be part of the vanguard heralding the arrival of this…