Indholdsfortegnelse for Autumn 2022 i Women’s Golf Australia

FIRST things first, interviewing cover star Lydia Ko was an absolute pleasure. Ko’s tour rivals would certainly see her as force of nature to contend with, and for good reason. A win and a top 10 finish to kick off the 2022 season is guaranteed to put other players on high alert. But honestly, they would had her marked already. Ko has been impressing the golf world since she was just 14 years old and a decade later continues to bewitch us all with her impeccably poised swing and her all round great golfing talents. Speaking of forces of nature, in this issue we profile a meteorologist that specialises in golf and met with golf royalty aka Dame Laura Davies. Our regular golf nutrition, fashion, travel and fitness features get…

This is something that is constantly overlooked. A lot of golfers pull out any old ball, particularly when attempting to hit over water. All this does is create a defensive and negative mindset. Using the correct golf ball will definitely make a difference to your game and you will absolutely play better golf if you stick with the same golf ball and get to know how it performs. The short game is where you can most improve your scores, so it’s really important that you choose a ball that performs around the greens rather than one that goes 1 or 2 metres longer. And remember even the best players in the world lose golf balls!…

THE ATHENA IS NOT A “NORMAL” GOLF TOURNAMENT ON PURPOSE. IT IS PROFESSIONAL GOLF WITH THE BEST 12 YOUNG FEMALE PLAYERS IN AUSTRALIA PLACED IN “CLUTCH” MOMENTS OF CONSEQUENCE FOR PLAYERS AND BROADCAST VIEWERS. IT IS AN EVENT CONCEPT THAT WAS CREATED TO ATTRACT SPORTS FANS, NOT JUST GOLF FANS AND SHOW JUST HOW ENGAGING FEMALE GOLFERS ARE WHEN WE BREAK THE SHACKLES OF THE USUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT AND BROADCAST FORMULA. THE Athena is played over a weekend with 4-hours of play each day. In 2022, 10 players are invited by the WPGA Tour and 2 selected from the Athena Q Series, a world-first digital qualification process for golfers from around the world. The Athena Q Series was executed by the Athena digital qualification partner, The Golf Challenge App. We…

Dame Laura Davies is the most accomplished English female professional golfer of modern times. Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame at St. Andrews in 2005, Davies has enjoyed an illustrious career spanning over three decades in the sport. A career that saw her recited a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II for her indelible services to golf and hot damn that is impressive. Dame Laura Davies burst onto the LET as a pro in 1985 and immediately pinned her name to both Rookie of the Year and the Order of Merit. Davies continued on to collect a whopping 87 professional wins worldwide including 4 x Majors, and 7 x Ladies European Tour titles. We literally don’t have the page space to list her full wrap of great golfing achievements…

PLAYING an 18-hole round of golf requires spending a lot of time on your feet - with or without a golf cart, but while we rely on our feet for so much, it’s easy to take them for granted too. Tired feet can affect timing and balance, impacting your swing, which will show up on the scoreboard at the end of the next round. So, after a day on the green, show your feet some TLC by following these results-driven steps. Keeping your feet in top condition will help produce your best results yet when you’re back on the golf course. 1 SOAK: Fill a round, shallow bucket with warm water, adding a pinch of Mavala Soothing Foot Bath Salts, $34.95, www.mavala.com.au enriched with active extracts in salts from the…

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BIO Hometown/ Resides: Auckland, New Zealand/ Orlando, Florida. Birthdate: April 24, 1997. 24 years old.Rookie Year: 2013Turned Professional: 2014LPGA Victories: 17 career wins. Sponsors: Ecco, Renoma Golf, PXG, Hana Financial Group. FOR those familiar with Lydia Ko’s ultra-impressive professional career her recent triumph at the 2022 Gainbridge LPGA tournament probably comes as no surprise. In fact, given that Ko finished in 3rd place on the women’s world rankings in 2021, her continued success was arguably expected. At just 24 years old, Ko already has 17 LPGA victories under her belt including two Majors. Then there’s the two Olympic medals she has collected for New Zealand over the years (one silver and one bronze) and the great honour of receiving the 2021 Vare Trophy. If that sounds like a lot for…

Making a good golf iron swing that lands the ball close to the hole for an easy birdie putt is a feeling that you can enjoy throughout the walk from the fairway up to the green. As you learn how to hit solid iron shots, you will quickly see how much room for improvement there is in your game once you are able to control the ball better off of your irons. In a perfect world, every shot in golf would be the same distance, and we'd only have to use one club the entire round. Instead, we have 14 clubs to choose from, mostly made up of irons of various lofts and lengths. Depending on the club you use, the golf swing will be slightly different each time. For…

IT’S no secret that the number of putts you have can have a huge impact on your overall gross score. So why is it that putting really is the most underrated area in golf? FUN FACT: the media loves to focus on Bryson DeChambeau’s driving statistics – that he had the highest single season driving distance average in tour history of 323.8 yards in 2020. The media neglect to talk about his putting statistics, this being that in 2020 Bryson holed 91.2 percent of his putts within 10 feet. This is the highest mark since Jim Furyk who made 92.4 percent in 2002. An outstanding achievement! We all know I love an underdog, so this article is all about putting. Get ready because we are about to cover three of…

AFTER focusing on improving mobility of the specific mobile joints in the golfers’ body in the two previous articles, we are progressing onto some strengthening exercises. Once you have performed your mobility exercises of the hips, thoracic spine and upper/lower body, it is important to work on the stability of the other segments such as lumbopelvic area, scapulo-thoracic area (shoulder blades), knees, feet, elbows, and hands. In this article, we will demonstrate some exercises to increase your lumbopelvic stability also known as core stability. Lower back injury is the most common injury in golfers. Some of the main reasons for this are because golfers often lack hip & thoracic mobility and have poor lumbopelvic stability which creates some sheering movements in the lumbar spine, leading to lower back injury/pain. The…

INSET IMAGE CREDIT KURTOGRAM When and where did you first start playing golf? I first started playing golf at the age of 6 and started competitively at the age of 8. What does 2022 have in store for you? 2022 will be a huge year for my team and I! We are playing in 10-12 events over the Aussie summer from January to April. At the start of July I will be heading to the USA to play some smaller tour events in preparation for LPGA Q-School commencing in August. How important is a strong support (personal and professional) network to you? My support network is everything to me. Having a strong support network is extremely important when you have to do your best to stay on top of fitness,…

World No.30 Hannah Green recently created a world-first slice of history with a commanding four-stroke victory at the TPS Murray River at Cobram Barooga Golf Club. A mixed gender pro am – her triumph here meant Hannah is the first female ever to win a Webex Players Series event or any four-round mixed gender tournament on any major world tour. Add to that her esteemed Vic Open victory at 13th Beach Golf Club (February 2022) and it’s obvious Western Australia’s golden gal is revving up her winning streak early in the season.…

BREE Laughlin grew up in the Northern Victorian town of Kerang. Every day after school her Dad would pick her up and drive her straight to the golf club. Bree loved golf - it was in her blood. Her grandpa won the local club championship an incredible 25 times while her brother and father both claimed the title one a piece. At 13, Bree attended a golf camp and met elite golf coach Denis McDade. Up to that point, her dad, Paul had coached her and lay the foundations of her golf swing but in order for her to progress further he identified that she was in need of a PGA Professional. Yep, Denis was the perfect fit. Bree went on to win her first club championship at 14, competed…

2022 launched with several Australian golf tournaments which made me experience this amazing sport on an entirely new level. The Fortinet Australian PGA Championship and the WPGA Championship held at Royal Queensland Golf Club was the first ever tournament I went to and watching Su Oh and Jediah (Jed) Morgan win live was incredibly exciting. WOW, WOW, WOW, I can’t explain how this event changed the way I look at the game. Suffice to say I’m even more captivated by golf then I was before. The women and men playing side by side was fantastic to see and I met such amazing people behind the scenes. Special shout out to the PGA team for introducing me to plenty of clever industry people. From directors to CEO’s through to sporting legends…

It’s appropriate that we move into Women’s History Month (in the US) and at the same time, a foundation partner of the Athena, adidas Golf, launch their campaign Our [Fair]way this week on adidas golf social channels leading into International Women’s Day on March 8. The Athena provides a platform for young women to be represented in media and be ready for what it will take to be a professional golfer in tomorrow’s game, not just today. While it plays a role in stimulating the vision of value in women’s sport, we intend the format to exist beyond the gender equality battle in sport and be valued independently as entertainment to sports fans they have not seen in golf here in Australia or overseas. The next steps for the Athena…

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After winning the 2022 LPGA Gainbridge tournament Ko joins a press conference and has just had unique drink of champagne and tequila. With her newly crowned championship glow on and those cocktail tinted rosy cheeks she appears relaxed and just slightly unguarded. Lydia tells the journalists that the drink was nice, but that she’s never had it before and says she’s more of a vodka and whatever girl. Ko says that she was so excited when she first held the trophy, was given the shot and totally forgot about the waiting media. Of course, she’s forgiven, after all at just 24 years old and what many observe as one of the most serious players on tour, it’s nice to see her let her hair down, if only briefly. When asked…

RECOVERY nutrition is a vital piece of a golfer’s performance but is often an overlooked part of the game. If recovery nutrition is not optimised, golfers can experience: • Increased fatigue. • Reduced performance at their next training session or game. • Suboptimal gains from the session just completed. • Increased muscle soreness. Golfers can walk up to 20 km per round (depending on their accuracy), meaning energy expenditure can be high. In addition, professional golfers will cross train with strength training, aerobic conditioning and flexibility. All of these require a focus on recovery nutrition to ensure the golfer is in prime condition come event day. The following tips detail the type of nutrition a golfer requires after completing a training session or match play. Keep in mind that the…

‘From my experience of competing at the highest level and also teaching golfers of all levels, I firmly believe that the way you think and feel affects your performance.’ CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING • It is not uncommon in sport these days, for the champion to thank their God in their victory speech. • People who have a strong religious belief adopt the concept that the word of the lord or god helps them perform better. • Some golfers rely on their ego to believe in their own ability. • Other golfers rely on their caddy or friends to reinforce positive encouragement and belief. • I found the use of programming my own mind through the use of affirmations very powerful. There are many mindful techniques for everyday living that you…

ADRIANA DONNOLA – FASHION & BEAUTY EDITOR Adriana has over 25 years’ experience writing fashion, beauty and lifestyle on women’s magazines including New Idea, Who and InStyle. Having interviewed the world’s top celebrity makeup artists, skincare specialists and hairstylists, she loves sharing this knowledge to help women become a more beautiful version of themselves, www.shopwithabeautyeditor.com JENNY JONES – CONTRIBUTING EXPERT Jenny has been a professional golfer for 30 years. When Jenny first turned pro, she claims she would have been voted the “player least likely to succeed.” In fact, she heard on the golfing grapevine that a leading amateur golf administrator stated that she would never make a cent from professional golf! Over her debut year on the LET, she proved those doubters to be right. However, not long after…

Who is Max Horlin? Max is a highly accredited PGA member, Coach and is recognized as one of the leading club fitters in Qld. Max started playing golf at the age of 13 in Kempsey on the New South Wales coast. He completed his traineeship at The Australian Golf Club and has been specializing in club fitting for over 10 years (the last 6 years being with TaylorMade golf ). What inspired you to get into club fitting? It happened by chance. I was teaching at Victoria Park in 2009 and was approached by Titleist as they were looking for a club fitter… things just took off from there. What do you enjoy most about club fitting? Its extremely rewarding actually. I enjoy helping people see instant improvement in their…

Andrea has had an incredible career in golf encompassing clubs such as; Peninsula Kingswood 9.5 yearsKingston Heath 8.5 yearsRoyal Melbourne 9 yearsYarra Yarra 2 years ANDREA considers her foray into golf rather late after having time out to have six children. She first started at Peninsula Kingswood Country Golf Club (formerly Peninsula Country Golf Club) in the hospitality side of the business waitressing. She progressed through the ranks and spent nine years as Operations Manager. This led to an opportunity to be the Operations Manager at Kingston Heath Golf Club in the midst of a big change. “I went across there as their operations manager, and within 12 months I was made the Assistant General Manager which was really fantastic and we did a lot of things over their tournament's…

THE SHOE: Cole Haan’s ØriginalGrand Golf Shoe, $290, www.colehaan.com.au In an updated nod to classic golf shoes from the game’s history, these new arrivals are sure to turn heads - for all the right reasons. A mix between traditional sneakers, golf shoes and wingtip dress shoes, they’re designed to keep your feet dry even in wet weather and feature a leather upper and cushioned foam footbed. While they might look like stiff dress shoes, they’re designed to flex and move with your feet, allowing you to play round after round in comfort. THE POLO: Forrest Golf Andrea Merino Polo in Olive, $129, www.forrestgolf.com.au Designed and made in Australia from 100% merino wool, which is not only highly breathable, odour and UV resistant but non- wrinkly and fully machine washable too.…

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AUTUMN 2022 LET'S GO Portugal’s Golf Coast GOLF RESORT REVIEW RACV Royal Pines Golf Resort TOTAL FOCUS Te Arai Links, New Zealand GOLF COURSE GUIDE Touring Tasmania TEA RAI LINKS PHOTO CREDIT RICKY ROBINSON DESTINATION golf is certainly a thing. That’s right, it’s time to venture beyond your local course and explore more, especially since travel has been limited for so long. Our Autumn golf travel feature tempts you to play a few ‘under the radar’ Tasmanian clubs. Naturally tied in with upscale cottage style accommodation. ... Te Arai Links is shaping up to be the world’s next great golf destination! Whilst the Cascais region (renown as Portugal’s golf coast) definitely delivers with an array of top European courses combined with luxury lodgings. We’ve also got a detailed golf resort…

PGA PRO IT is important for beginners to learn the fundamentals of golf before heading out onto the golf course, particularly if picking up the sport later in life. To make the transition easier, I recommend participating in group classes, private lessons or even online learning with a coach as this helps to reduce bad habits learnt early on in the game, which is very common, and reduce any anxiety or overwhelming feelings. I highly recommend finding a coach that suits your way of learning. You have to remember that everyone is unique and swings differently, just like every coach coaches and trains differently. Please don’t search all over the internet for answers or ’tools to practice’. While the internet can be a great source of information, you will become…

FEATURE IMAGE CREDIT STEVE DYKES/GETTY IMAGES BY modern standards, Hannah Green came to golf rather late in life. She wasn’t hitting balls as a three-year old or competing in tournaments at seven. Indeed, she reached the ripe old age of nine before taking up the sport. The late start doesn’t seem to have done her any harm. At age 25, Green’s resume is highlighted by two LPGA Tour wins; her first was the 2019 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. The Perth native has also won twice in her homeland and three times on what is now the Epson Tour. She’s also an Olympian, having competed in Tokyo last year. There’s a lesson here somewhere. That young athletes don’t have to slavishly devote themselves to a single sport to the exclusion of…