
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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The One Legal 'Cheat' That Could Save You Shots In Your Next CompetitionFrom trolley pullers to strategic masterminds, an extra pair of hands can give you a competitive edge... if you choose the right partner
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I Lost To A US College Golfer… Now I See Why The Next Generation Is Unstoppable In 2026Single-figure golfer Carly Cummins on why the new crop of college stars are playing at such an incredible level
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I Tried Living As A Nomadic Golfer... Here's Why I'll Never Quit My ClubThe nomadic lifestyle has its perks, but it can't replace the one thing that matters most to Carly Cummins
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The Ultimate Golf Shoe For Foot Pain? Skechers Slip-Ins Pure Si ReviewThese shoes claim to offer arch support. Our tester suffers with Plantar Fasciitis, so did the Skechers Pure Si live up to her expectations?
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Stop Wasting Casual Golf... How Friendly Rounds Can Fix Your GameFrom ditching 'gimmes' to conquering your worst clubs, how to transform casual rounds into your biggest opportunity to improve
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Puma Avant 2 Ladies Golf Shoe Review: Classic Style, Modern ComfortCarly Cummins takes the second iteration of this stylish women’s Puma golf shoe onto the golf course for a thorough test
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I’ve Faced Golf’s Male Chauvinists For Decades… The R&A’s New Captain Is My Ultimate RewardExperienced golfer Carly Cummins reflects on her own battles with discrimination and why Claire Dowling's appointment is the landmark victory the game needs
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£3 vs £20: Does A Premium Golf Glove Help To Lower Your Scores?Carly Cummins puts a viral Amazon bargain to the test against a market leader
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I Found A New Ball I Loved From A Brand That Totally Surprised MeDesigned to launch high and launch far, Carly Cummins put the new Hyper RD golf ball from XXIO to the test
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I Asked 20 Female Club Golfers To Name 5 LPGA Stars… And The Results Were A DisasterCarly Cummins reveals the startling gap between club golfers and the women's professional game
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'It Suggests Compliance And Conformity' - Why The Term 'Ladies' Is Sparking A Debate In GolfWe all value tradition, but is the term 'ladies' holding the game back? We take a look at the sport's ongoing naming debate
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The Golfing Habits We All Follow... And Why It's Time To Break ThemFrom the tees we choose to the clubs we carry, golf is a game of social conditioning. Here's why breaking the unwritten rules will help you improve your game
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Trying To Help A New Golfer? Stop Saying These 5 Things ImmediatelyHow your best intentions explain why most amateur advice does more harm than good
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Small Hands, Big Power: Why Your Standard Golf Clubs Are Secretly Holding Back Your DistanceHow the right connection between, hand, grip, and shaft transforms your game
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I’m A Single-Figure Golfer: 7 Common Mistakes I See Every Week That Are Killing Your ScoreSingle figure golfer Carly Cummins on how to eliminate 7 errors every high-handicapper makes
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'Staggering Difference' - The $42.5M Gap Shadowing The Pro GameLandmark TV deals and the rise of new stars defined the past year, but the work is far from over. Here's what we're still hoping for in 2026
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I Was A Golf Purist, But I Finally Put My Pride Aside And Switched Ball Colour...Single-figure golfer Carly Cummins on why she finally abandoned her 'white ball only' tradition and the surprising discovery that changed her game
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If I Could Go Back In Time, These Are 7 Pieces Of Game-Changing Golf Advice I’d Give My Younger SelfSave yourself years of frustration with tips that will fast-track your progress and boost your enjoyment of the game
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I Lost My Distance When I Hit My 40s. Here's How I'm Getting It BackSingle figure golfer Carly Cummins is winding the clock back with a new fitness plan to regain power and distance
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Why Can't We Get Mixed Golf Right? It Starts At The Tee BoxWhen it comes to mixed golf, it's only fair that we compete off a level playing field, but is the scoring system fundamentally flawed?
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Under Armour Drive Rain Women’s Waterproof Jacket ReviewWe put the Under Armour Drive Rain women’s waterproof jacket to the ultimate test in wet weather
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Is This Legal 'Cheat' Club A Guaranteed Way Of Getting Out Of Bunkers... Or A Marketing Con?Three golfers put the Eleven Golf Bunker Blaster to the test and the results were... complicated
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Mixed Golf Is The Future (Even If Your Club Hasn't Figured It Out Yet)For too long, the traditional structure at golf clubs has created divisions. It's time to play together, not apart
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Best Women’s Waterproof Golf Shoes 2025Our 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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