
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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Puma Women's Ignite Blaze 2 Golf Shoe Review
We put the latest edition of Puma's Ignite Blaze golf shoe through its paces F
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5 Women Share What They Really Think About Women's Golf Fashion
Golf Monthly's female team reveals their fashion hits and misses
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'I Never Thought I Was Good Enough' - How A Fashion Shoot Helped A Golf Pro Overcome Self-Doubt
How one young golfer's fashion shoot reshaped how she saw herself - on and off the course
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I Thought The Pink Castle Golf Tee Was Perfect... Until This Debate
Single figure golfer Carly Cummins questions if her trusted tee choice is holding her back
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7 Things You'll Only Understand If You're A Female Golfer
From tee box confusion to dress code dilemmas, here's the side of golf only women know
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Why Custom Fit Clubs Will Change Your Game For The Better
Carly Frost explains why investing in a set of golf clubs that are custom fit can bring dramatic improvements to your game
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'There Is A Surprisingly High Proportion Of Players Who Simply Don’t Have A Clue' – The Five Rules I See Most People Struggle With
The Rules of Golf can be complex and here is an explanation to some of those that people encounter most and often get wrong
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'I Could Be Classified As One Of The Lucky Female Golfers, As I’ve Got Small Breasts That Don’t Get In The Way Of My Swing'
It doesn’t matter how big or small, all women have them, but how much do breasts influence the golf swing?
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Replacing Irons And Woods With A Hybrid?... How To Decide The Equivalent Number Loft
Choosing a hybrid can be confusing. Carly Frost helps you understand the decision-making process
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Choosing The Right Golf Tech... Should You Go GPS Watch Or Laser Rangefinder?
We break down the pros, cons, and key differences to help you pick the best device for your game
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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
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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
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I Tried To Break 80 With Just A 7-Iron And A Putter... But Did I Manage It?
Single figure golfer Carly Cummins took on the challenge of trying to break 80 using only two clubs - a 7-iron and a putter
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Equality Versus Tradition - Do Men's And Ladies' Captains Still Belong In Modern Golf?
We question whether a one-for-all golf club captain is progression or a problem
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What Golf Ball Should You Play?
Carly Cummins offers advice on how to pick a golf ball to suit your game and why female-specific golf balls are not always the best choice
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What I Learned From My First Golf Competition: The Unexpected Importance Of Preparation
Playing in your first golf competition can be a daunting experience. Here are 5 tips to help you prepare for a stress-free round
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Charley Hull What's In The Bag? 2025 Update
We take a closer look at the English pro's choice of clubs for the 2025 season
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Rose Zhang What's In The Bag? 2025 Update
The hugely talented young star that is Rose Zhang is a member of Team Callaway
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Lydia Ko What's In The Bag? 2025 Update
We take a closer look inside the New Zealand star's bag
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Brooke Henderson What's In The Bag? 2025 Update
Canadian star Brooke Henderson signed a full club deal with TaylorMade in 2023
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Nelly Korda What's In The Bag? 2025 Update
We take you through what the TaylorMade staffer and Major champion has in her bag
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‘I Couldn’t Walk For 3 Minutes, Now I Walk 18 Holes’ - From Life-Saving Double Lung Transplant To Golfing For Team GB
With only months to live, Ana Browne's transplant saved her life - but golf transformed it
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Most Comfortable Golf Shoes For Women 2025
We run through some of the most comfortable golf shoes currently on the market for women golfers
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Best Women’s Waterproof Golf Shoes 2025
Our pick of the best women’s waterproof golf shoes on the market, keeping your feet dry, warm and comfortable on the wettest of days
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