Carly Frost
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 Carly has been fortunate to play some of the greatest courses in the world. Her view ‘from the ladies tee’ is invaluable. She ranks Sea Island, Georgia, USA, where she met her husband, world-renowned golf coach Dan Frost, among her favourite golf resorts. Their aptly-named eight-year-old 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 Frost
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7 Things Golf Clubs Could Improve For Women
Carly Frost considers the simple ways in which golf clubs can be more female-friendly
By Carly Frost • Published
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Best Women’s Waterproof Golf Shoes 2023
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
By Carly Frost • Last updated
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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
By Carly Frost • Published
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PXG 0311 P Gen6 Iron Review
Carly Frost tests the latest players' distance iron from PXG that claims to possess the thinnest forged face in golf
By Carly Frost • Published
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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
By Carly Frost • Published
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PXG 0311 XF Gen6 Driver Review
Carly Frost gets fitted for the Gen6 PXG driver to see if it could unlock extra performance versus what's in her bag
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'Fewer And Fewer Members Want To Take It On' - The Dying Role Of The Lady Captain
To be Lady Captain was always a real honour, but now it seems more and more clubs are struggling to attract women to the role
By Carly Frost • Published
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Odyssey White Hot Versa 3T S Putter Review
Carly Frost takes the new Versa mid mallet putter for a spin on the course to see if it could help her hole more putts
By Carly Frost • Published
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Odyssey White Hot Versa 12 S Putter Review
Carly Frost tests the new Odyssey White Hot Versa 12 S putter to see what feel and performance golfers can expect
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'The Ageing Population Of Plus-Size Female Golfers Need To Be Catered For'
Plus-size players are a growing market that’s underserved by the golf industry, as Carly Frost finds out from PGA coach Nicola Stroud
By Carly Frost • Published
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What Shaft Flex Should Women Use?
Carly Frost explains the importance of golf club's shaft and why no one-size-fits-all
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How Hybrids Can Transform Your Game
Single figure golfer Carly Frost provides a simple guide to hybrids and explains why these clubs are a real game-changer
By Carly Frost • Published
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Are You An (Unintentional) Golf Cheat?
Carly Frost explains why golfers may be breaking the rules without even realising it
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Why Paige Spiranac Was Right To Tackle Sexist Golf Post
This week was another sad reminder that sexism still exists in golf
By Carly Frost • Published
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Callaway Paradym X Iron Review
Carly Frost delivers her verdict on the latest distance iron from Callaway, the Paradym X
By Carly Frost • Published
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Callaway Paradym X Driver Review
Carly Frost gets fitted for the lightweight, draw-biased Paradym X driver and puts it in play on the course to assess the performance
By Carly Frost • Published
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What Golf Ball Should You Play?
Carly Frost 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
By Carly Frost • Published
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How To Shoot Seventy In Your Seventies
Golfers in their seventies should not laugh off the idea that they can beat their age. Carly Frost explains how to make this a reality
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7 Swing Checks... Every Golfer Should Make This Winter!
Here are seven simple winter checks that will set you up to play your best next season
By Carly Frost • Published
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Why Flexible Formats Will Attract More Women To the Game
Why golf needs to change for the new generation of female players who want more flexibility
By Carly Frost • Published
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Why Winter Golf Is Easier Than You Think
Carly Frost smashes the myths about the difficulties of winter golf – you too could cut your handicap
By Carly Frost • Published
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Cobra Air-X Women’s Irons Review
Are the Cobra Air-X Women's irons among the best distance irons for women on the market? Carly Frost finds out
By Carly Frost • Published
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Cobra Air-X Women’s Driver Review
Is this the most draw-friendly driver on the market? Carly Frost puts the Cobra Air-X Women’s driver through its paces
By Carly Frost • Published
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Callaway Aurora Women’s Golf Shoe Review
Check out our full review on the impressive Callaway Aurora women’s golf shoes.
By Carly Frost • Published