Innehållsförteckning för Winter 2022 från Women’s Golf Australia

There’s something special about the Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club. Located in Southern Pines, North Carolina, the resort has a deep connection to the history of women’s golf. It has hosted three U.S. Women’s Opens in the past and the list of past champions: Annika Sorenstam (1996). Karrie Webb (2001) and Cristie Kerr (2007) speaks for itself. Beginning June 2, Pine Needles will host its fourth Women’s Open; no other club has hosted as many. 2016 Women’s Open champion Brittany Lang played in the 2007 Women’s Open at Pine Needles (she missed the cut) and is looking forward to returning. “I’m excited to get back there,” she said. “I went to Duke, which is just a little bit down the road there, so I was actually talking to my…

STEPHANIE Gilmore is a seven-time world surfing champion. Read that again. Seven times a world champ! Impressive right. Steph’s highly commendable list of pro surfing achievements and her laid-back personality serve as inspiration to athletes everywhere. Steph has won numerous major surf events and a legion of fans all over the globe for her progressive and stylish surfing. She’s been inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame and was the recipient of the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year Award. It’s unanimous that Steph’s surfing career has made her an excellent ambassador for women’s sports across the board (pun intended). Hailing from Tweed Heads, Steph made Snapper Rocks, just over the NSW – QLD border, her local surf break from a young age. It’s well known that Steph shows…

AS winter rolls in it’s a safe bet to say that the Port Douglas sunshine is beckoning, and this is precisely where the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort comes into play. This sprawling seaside property is the epitome of golf resort luxury. Think elegant lodgings, expansive swimming pool zones, and superb eateries set amid tropical surroundings. It’s an ideal destination for golfers wanting to make their stay and play holiday as easy going as possible. Everything you need is right here! PLAY The Mirage Country Club is home to an iconic Australian golf course that attracts keen golfers from all over the globe. The unique resort-style layout weaves players through the majestic grounds of the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort for much of the front nine (the beach course). Be sure to…

COST In Person Private Lessons: Tailored, one-on-one coaching. Price ranges between $60-$80 AUD for ½ hour or $120-$140 AUD for an hour dependent on the coach. Group Lessons: More feasible option as the cost of the session is split between 1 or more participants. The cost can range between $25-$60 AUD for an hour session, dependent on number of participants. Online Lessons: Monthly or yearly subscription with online tailored coaching packages that can work out to be more cost effective. This includes unlimited access to your coach 24/7, personalised videos and content as well as the option of live zoom calls to help support you on your golfing journey. SOCIAL ASPECT In Person Private Lessons and Online Lessons: One-on-one lessons will help build a strong relationship with your coach however…

EXERCISE 1 Lie on your back. Place one hand on your abdomen and one hand on your chest. Breathe in through your nose, let your belly expand (feel your bottom hand go up), and keep your shoulders and chest relaxed (the top hand doesn’t move) as your diaphragm works and your lungs fill up with air. Breathe out through your nose, let your belly relax down, and keep your chest relaxed. Diaphragmatic breathing plays an important role in stabilising the body resulting in a more efficient golf swing. By improving your breathing pattern, you will be able to create more rotation and generate more power leading to more distance. Bring awareness to your breathing – breathing consciously with intention. Practice resonance frequency breathing daily for a minimum of 10 minutes…

AS the weather cools down in the southern hemisphere, it’s fair to say that a golf trip to breath taking north Queensland is very enticing. One thing that stands out when visiting the region is how friendly everybody is. Pro shop staff were welcoming everywhere we went and the locals we encounted were happy to share their travel tips (and golf course hints) with us too. MOSSMAN GOLF CLUB In the beautiful Douglas Shire of Far North Queensland, Mossman Golf Club sits within a rainforest environment between the imposing mountains of the Great Dividing Range and the shimmering Coral Sea. It’s immediately evident that dedicated staff maintains the fairways and greens to a high standard. The course offers many challenges with a few long par 4 holes and opportunities for…

SHAKSHUKA Courtesy of Australian Eggs SERVES 4 2 tbsp (30ml) extra virgin olive oil 2 red capsicum, chopped into 1-2cm pieces 1 brown onion, roughly chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1-2 long red chillies, chopped, to taste 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tbsp paprika 400 g can chopped tomatoes, undrained salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 4 eggs 1/2 cup feta cheese or labneh (optional)2 tbsp chopped coriander pita bread, toasted, to serve 1. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the chopped capsicum and onion and cook (stirring occasionally until soft but not brown) for about 6 minutes. Add garlic, cumin and paprika and cook (stirring frequently until garlic is soft) for about 2 more…

Practice Mat PURE PRACTICE MAT, $119.99, sklz.com/en-au/ Add the three-surface mat to your practice for more realistic on-course lies. Get practice swings in from the tee, tight fairway, and 1st cut rough to build ball contact and consistency to help increase distance and lower your handicap. Flex Trainer GOLD FLEX TRAINER 40", $74.99, sklz.com/en-au/ • 10-20 swings every day will improve swing tempo, strength, and flexibility. • Easy to use – simply “swing” the Gold Flex back and forth continually without stopping at impact position, as if swinging to a metronome. • Fights slices and flattens the swing. • Low-impact stretch for pre round warm-up. • Fits easily in golf bag – legal to carry on course. Pro Stix GOLF CRAFT PRO STIX – BLUE/WHITE, $21.95, www.drummondgolf.com.au • Lightweight fiberglass…

WE are all given messages as we are growing up. Messages (subliminal or direct) are often delivered by family members, friends, coaches, or even from people that you don’t even know very well. How we receive these messages depends on many things including your family structure, accomplishments of other family members, your personality type, your sensitivity level and opportunities that you have been given to pursue your passion. In my time as a Mind Coach, I have heard many players (from all levels) tell me about how they believed the stories that others told them. Somehow these limiting beliefs become our reality. Learning to observe and choose your thoughts will empower you on the golf course. You will become aware of how limiting beliefs about yourself, and the world may…

AVEREE Dovsek sat down with American golfer, Cassandra Meyer, a long drive competitor and fitness enthusiast who talked about her fitness journey and gave an insight into what helped her gain distance. Meyer’s interest in athletics began at the age of nine when she played junior golf and travelled around the United States to compete. This is where her competitive edge began. As a young girl in 2006, she competed on the Junior Ryder Cup Team alongside, Tony Finau. Together, the duo won the final match for Team USA to tie with the Europeans. When Meyer turned 18, she took her competitive nature to the professional level and spent some time on the Symetra Tour. The transition to long drive came as no surprise when there was a World Long…

GOLF offers a unique range of benefits, including spending time with friends and family, connecting with nature, and a wide range of health and wellbeing outcomes. Golf ’s handicap system allows individuals to play recreationally and compete equitably regardless of age, gender or ability. Further, the diverse range of golf courses, facilities and flexibility in playing formats means there is truly something for everyone. Despite this, a disproportionate number of women and girls play, compete and work in the game. Recent Golf NZ research highlights: • 21 percent of adult club members are women. • 17 percent of junior club members are girls. • 29 percent of the Golf Managers Association of New Zealand (GMANZ) members are women. • 18 percent of the Professional Golfers Association of New Zealand (PGANZ)…

LONG warm showers, open fireplaces and heated rooms are some of the best things about winter, but the worst involves our skin. Somehow it moves from ‘so fine’ to ‘so dry’ seemingly overnight. Our lips, cheeks and eyes are the most vulnerable so make sure the product you are using is forming a protective barrier as well as hydrating these areas, and don’t forget sunscreen is needed year-round. Also, turn down the moisture-zapping heat in the shower, use a humidifier at home to put moisture back in the air and drink herbal teas like chamomile, rooibos and dandelion which all have skin-glowing benefits. Follow these tips to keep your skin soft and glowing during winter. BEAUTY ED’S FAVE Unlabelled Body Wash, $14.99, www.unlabelled.org.au WE ALL HAVE TO WASH SO WHY…

PAR for the course, we’ve picked eight of the best golf courses in Adelaide and South Australia. Putt your way to perfection with our must-visit list. No matter where you venture on your holiday in South Australia, we’ve found a golf course that will suit you to a tee. The region boasts five Great Golf Courses of Australia including the only golf club in the world that has reciprocal rights with St Andrews in Scotland. Start at gorgeous city clubs before caddying to world-famous coastal, hills and outback courses. 1 LINKS LADY BAY FLEURIEU PENINSULA Links Lady Bay in Fleurieu Peninsula’s coastal town of Normanville is the number-one-rated public course in South Australia and sits at number 58 in Australia’s Top 100 Golf Courses. Don’t be surprised if the occasional…

THE following indoor golf venues feature a mix of virtual golf, state-of-the-art performance training facilities, professional club fitting locations, and for some added fun, an after-dark driving range style bar (with wings and drinks please). Book a slot that suits your schedule – no matter the weather. GOLFSPACE, SYDNEY UNIT 4, EMPORIA, 29-31 O’RIORDAN ST, ALEXANDRIA TEL: 02 8331 6868 EMAIL: info@golfspace.com.au GolfSpace recently opened Sydney’s first indoor golf club. Located in the heart of Alexandria, the state-of-the-art facility is completely reinventing the golf club experience people have come to expect. Featuring the latest in golf technology and an architecturally designed bar and café stocked with boutique beers, wines and a range of snacks, GolfSpace provides the perfect location to learn, to play golf, and to catch up with friends…

GOLF AUSTRALIA A lifelong desire to help women get ahead is the inspiration behind a national surge of young girls into the game of golf. Bonnie Boezeman AO, a former entertainmet and publishing executive, who took up golf in the 90s to help facilitate business deals with her all-male colleagues, created the Australian Junior Girls Scholarship program after becoming despondent that her adopted home club, Killara in New South Wales, one of the oldest in the country, was doing very little to attract and retain junior females through its doors. “There were boys everywhere, but never a girls’ program in the 119-year history of the club and it was unacceptable”, says Boezeman. It really bugged me, and I asked, ‘why’. The response was, ‘because we can’t find any’ (girls).” So…

FAMOUSLY known for its award- winning Beach Course and Creek Course, as well as the newly added Short Course, 13th Beach Golf Links is set on the stunning Bellarine Peninsula with a modern Clubhouse and first-class facilities. 13th Beach is also the host of the annual Vic Open – won by Hannah Green earlier this year. THE BEACH COURSE Unique in its design by Tony Cashmore, the Beach Course is set in the dunes and is a marvellous test of any golfer’s ability. With beautifully manicured fairways, greens, and bunkers, it has a strategic design that offers the ultimate in risk reward golf. The first four holes play away from the clubhouse, winding through the houses on the 13th Beach Estate. The fifth tee is the beginning of a series…

FEATURE SHE has played on two European Solheim Cup teams, including the victorious 2021 side, and represented her native Sweden at the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo as well as at the 2018 UL International Crown. In eleven starts this season (through to June 1st), Sagstrom has recorded four top-10 finishes, including a tie for third at the DIO Implant LA Open. But Sagstrom’s accomplishments on the golf course are dwarfed by the resolve and intestinal fortitude she has displayed away from it. She epitomises courage. As a victim of sexual abuse as a little girl, she has chosen to speak openly about her circumstances to ease the burden that other victims’ face. When she shared her story with the world early last year as part of the LPGA’s Drive…