Innholdsfortegnelse for Summer 2025 i Women’s Golf Australia

2025 is shaping up to be a wonderful year for women who play golf. Why? Well, for starters, the majority of Australian golf clubs have evolved (finally) to become a highly welcoming environment for us gals and female membership numbers are evidently on the increase. Secondly, the women’s professional golf fan base is growing massively and the player's prize purses are also trending up, although the money is still no match for the men competing in PGA and/or LIV events. Nevertheless, times are changing and a recognisable commitment to our game by way of global sports brands supporting us, golf travel destinations catering to the female market (read Jess McAlister’s piece on page 44 to learn more about the booming golf travel industry) and for me, it’s super obvious that…

HSBC WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Sentosa Golf Club, Singapore. Feb 27 to March 2 First played in 2008, this event is part of the LPGA’s early-season swing through Asia. Hannah Green is confirmed to play and defend her 2024 title; she and her peers will be competing for 2.4 million USD; a 400,000 USD increase over last year. Past winners include Inbee Park (twice), Jin-young Ko (twice) Lorena Ochoa, Ai Miyazato, Karrie Webb, Angela Stanford, Paula Creamer and Michelle Wie West. Sentosa Golf Club hosts a terrific tournament with plenty of action on and off the course for spectators to enjoy. Players often interact with fans during onsite activations and golf brands such as ECCO, Titleist and Tumi effectively showcase their wares for fans to inspect/test. The HSBC Women’s World Championship…

It’s been seven years since Golf Australia (GA) launched its Vision 2025 strategy aimed to draw more girls and women into golf, to encourage and nurture playing and coaching talent and to make clubs, and golfing culture in general, more inclusive. So now that 2025 is here, how successful has the strategy been and what still needs to be done? As the new Head of Women and Girls Engagement for GA, Tamara Mason is charged with analysing just that. The COVID-19 pandemic certainly interrupted implementation of strategy initiatives, but Tamara says the preliminary assessments of what’s been achieved are encouraging. Whilst in 2018, women’s golf membership numbers were as low as 77,294, they have grown steadily by 7% to reach 82,998 in 2024. And those figures don’t provide the full…

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Golf demands sustained concentration for long periods, so it’s important to strike the right balance with food—enough nourishment to keep you sharp without leaving you sluggish and in need of a nap halfway through a round. How often you eat out and when it happens in relation to your game will be the key to determining the importance of choosing wisely from the menu. If you only eat out once every few weeks and it isn’t the day of or night before an early morning round, you can probably choose anything from the menu. If you are eating out numerous times a week, then try to be more selective with your diet to enhance your energy, focus and overall game. Here’s how. Golf demands sustained concentration for long periods, so…

Flippant comments, well-meant advice and our personal thoughts/internal dialogue can be abusive. It comes from hard-to-detect human behaviour where the abuser is often unaware of the damage they cause. Do you ever leave the course exhausted and disappointed and wish you could have had more fun out there? If so, you may be unconsciously mentally abusing yourself or are overtly affected by those around you. Let’s have a look at the human mind and learned behaviours. The human mind is wired for negativity. This is a primitive survival program that signals you to watch out for danger. Let’s go back in time to the prehistoric brain and how it is wired for survival. When the caveman walks out of the safety of his cave with his spear, he is looking…

UNDERSTANDING FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH TRAINING Functional strength training focuses on exercises that mirror everyday movement patterns and real-life activities. Unlike isolated exercises (think of a bicep curl) that target single muscle groups, functional training engages multiple muscle groups and joints simultaneously -improving overall strength, stability, and mobility. For women golfers, this translates to better body awareness, reduced risk of injury, and increased capability both on and off the course. WHY WOMEN GOLFERS NEED FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH Life-Stage Support Women’s bodies undergo significant changes throughout life – from pregnancy to menopause and beyond. Functional strength training provides crucial support during these transitions: • During and post-pregnancy, it helps maintain core strength and pelvic stability, making it easier to return to golf safely • Through menopause, it helps combat muscle loss and maintain bone…

We are well and truly into the 2024-25 Australian Summer of Golf and have some super exciting events coming up on our schedule over the next month! The Webex Players Series Events held in early 2025 have been super competitive and with The Athena coming up on the first weekend in March at the magnificent Peninsula Kingswood Country Golf Club, followed by the Australian WPGA Championship the following week at Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club held alongside the inaugural Gold Coast Festival of Golf on Queensland’s Gold Coast, fans are in for a real treat! The Australian Women’s Classic at Coffs Harbour Golf Club and the NSW Open at Wollongong Golf Club will round off a three-week swing of co-sanctioned tournaments in Australia on the Ladies European Tour, which…

During this interview, it was easy to see just how laser-focused and genuine she is, from the way she interacts with the magazine film crew, her agent, the staff at the hotel and with me, the journalist. The observer (me) has quickly become the observed). One thing is clear – Danielle Kang doesn’t miss a beat and it’s a quality that surely supports her competitive streak. Kang’s passion for golf and her philanthropic streak are evident too. The latter became apparent as I spied her Titleist golf bag in the corner of the room (adorned with a Wayne Gretzky driver cover and other niche/kawaii decorative items) and was told (nonchalantly) by DK that she had just donated the entire bag on a whim to a charitable organisation in Melbourne. This…

USABest desert courses AUSTRALIAByron Bay, NSW NEW ZEALANDCape Kidnappers, Hawke’s Bay Fans who want/plan to attend golf tournaments are looking at combining the event with a few rounds at local golf courses too! Check out our Golf Travel Trends feature on page 44 and the Global Golf Tournaments to Attend on page 10 to find out more. In this issue, the golf travel section takes you to; CAPE KIDNAPPERS in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand; Byron Bay, Northern NSW, Australia and to the best desert courses in the USA. Don’t let FOMO settle in, book your next golf trip soon and enjoy it!…

STEP 1: GATHER YOUR EQUIPMENT AND INGREDIENTS Here’s what you’ll need: • A large glass jar with a tight-fitting lid: Opt for a 700ml jar for 500ml of gin or a 1L jar for 700ml. Ensure there’s enough space for both the gin and your chosen ingredients. Ensure there’s enough space for both the gin and your chosen ingredients. • A fine strainer, cheesecloth, or large filter paper: For filtering the infused gin. • Gin: Mild-flavoured gins often work best to let your infusion ingredients shine. Consider using The Skandi Selection Gin or other gins with clean, simple profiles that won’t overpower your chosen flavours. • Infusion ingredients: Get creative! This guide includes ideas like yuzu and hibiscus or coconut, lime, and jalapeño. • Preparation tools: Use knives carefully when…

Breaking 100 in golf means recording a score of less than 100 on an 18-hole course. When you crunch the numbers behind what it takes to break 100, you will realise this is very achievable. The average golfer can easily break 100 if they eliminate triples and quadruples from their card, mostly by playing safe off the tee, avoiding hazards and having a majority of two putts on the green. 1. PRESHOT ROUTINE The preshot routine – it seems so simple, yet so many golfers do not have one and it really does make a difference. A preshot routine is essential for creating a nice rhythm during your round and it consists of anything you do before you hit a shot. If you watch the LPGA, you’ll notice all of…

Feeling stylish, prepared and confident will grow your love for the game and the lifestyle that comes with it. From the latest in smart technology to must-have accessories, there’s something here for every golfer. For this equipment and accessories guide, I selected a range of items I tried and spied at the recent PGA Show as the hottest new golf products to market. All are designed to elevate your game and here’s why… G/FORE RIBBED TECH NYLON POLO Ideal for both newcomers and seasoned players, this polo seamlessly blends functionality with fashion, allowing you to focus on your game while looking your best. G/FORE has long been a brand that seamlessly blends athleticism with fashion, and their Ribbed Tech Nylon Polo is no exception. Designed for the modern golfer who…

EMMA CARPENTER – SPORTS JOURNALIST Emma Carpenter is a dynamic sports broadcaster, media personality, and content creator. With a B.A in Journalism and an M.A. in Marketing from the University of Minnesota, Emma is a recent graduate who has built a career that bridges her passion for sports and storytelling. A former Division 1 golfer, Emma played for the women’s golf team at the University of Minnesota and has been playing competitive golf for 11 years. Her dedication to her sports media craft has earned her numerous accolades. Currently, Emma serves as a play-by-play host for PGA Tour LIVE, as a play-by-play host for the Golfzon Simulator World Tour, and as an ambassador and media personality. ADRIANA DONNOLA – BEAUTY EDITOR Adriana has over 25 years’ experience writing fashion, beauty…

However, unlike many of her fellow action sport-loving 20-somethings, Bennett possesses an immense talent for golf that has seen her travel the world. The hugely popular WPGA Tour of Australasia player continuing her climb up the ladders of the professional game this year when she will play a full schedule on the Ladies European Tour (LET) for the first time after a 2024 campaign that included multiple victories and qualifying school success. Starting the game at Mollymook Golf Club with her grandparents, her “Nan” still very much earning a spot in her dream foursome alongside Ash Barty and Chris Hemsworth, Bennett realised her talent for the game in her teens. The former amateur standout climbing through the ranks to represent her country, an eye always on Europe once she was…

One of the most common problems we have as golfers is wasting shots around the greens. We’ve all experienced the frustration when you’re at such a small distance from the hole. So, why do we waste so many shots? For starts, bunkers are tough! Bunkers are a hazard for a reason – and that reason is to challenge us! Let’s start with the basics, the fundamentals of bunker shots. First things first, check our setup and technique. Note: hitting a good shot versus a poor shot will also depend on how much or how little sand there is to play with. Coach tip: Very little sand in the bunker = hard sand. Chip it out and approach it as a normal chip. WHAT DO I DO IN A BUNKER? Bunkers…

In recent years, social media has transformed the landscape of sports, offering athletes a platform to share their journeys, connect with fans, and advocate for change. For female golfers, this shift has been particularly significant, providing opportunities for visibility and community that were previously hard to come by in a traditionally male-dominated sport. Social media platforms like Instagram, X, and TikTok have become essential tools for female golfers to showcase their talent and share their stories. Professional players such as Lexi Thompson and Nelly Korda use their platforms not just to promote their games, but also to discuss the challenges they face as women in sports. By sharing their experiences, they inspire younger generations to pursue their passions, proving that success is attainable regardless of gender. Social media has enabled…

Breathing is critical to life. A simple subconscious act, constantly occurring. While most of the time we are oblivious to the automatic nature of breathing, we do have control over this critical motor function. We live in a society where stress factors are all around us. Stress and anxiety have a huge impact on our breathing patterns and can cause over breathing and mouth breathing which negatively impact performance. There is no doubt that golf can create stress and bring out a multitude of emotions which can have a detrimental effect on our breathing! Under a stressful situation or when you feel upset, sad, worried, or angry we tend to start breathing faster and take shallow breaths using the accessory inspiratory muscles (neck and upper chest muscles). This altered breathing…