Fore the Ladies Golf Podcast
By Fore the Ladies
Fore the Ladies Golf Podcast Nov 17, 2020
Mixed Bag: Ep. 35, The Chevron Championship Preview
Your favorite duo is back to preview the first women's major championship of the season, The 2024 Chevron Championship.
Before we dive in, we recap Nelly's epic 3-week run and follow the preview with some news and notes over the last few weeks.
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Tune in to the Chevron:
TV/STREAMING TIMES (All times EST)
Thursday, April 18: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. & 6-8 p.m. (Golf Channel)
Friday, April 19: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. & 6-8 p.m. (Golf Channel)
Saturday, April 20: 2 – 3 p.m. (Peacock); 3 – 6 p.m. (Golf Channel)
Sunday, April 21: 2 – 3 p.m. (Peacock); 3 – 6 p.m. (Golf Channel)
ESPN+ and Featured Groups (All times EST)
Thursday, April 18: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday, April 19: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 20: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, April 21: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Mixed Bag: Ep. 34 | Wrapping up the LPGA Asian Swing and the calm before the storm
Abby and Justin return to cover the LPGA Asian Swing just in the nick of time before the tour returns to the U.S., for the Fir Hills Se Ri Pak Championship. They discuss:
Wins:
- Honda LPGA Thailand: Patty Tavatanakit
- HSBC World Women’s Championship: Hannah Green
- Blue Bay LPGA: Bailey Tardy
- Is Lydia Ko saving her HOF win for a major? (lol)
Epson Tour and Ladies European Tour updates, the college standings, things we missed in Q1 and more.
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Mixed Bag: Ep. 33, We can't believe we're back, either | LPGA Season Openers, predictions and more
Well look at who we have here! Abby and Justin reunite to kick off the 2024 LPGA season. They share what they've been up to and argue about who dropped the ball on the podcast.
We then talk about Hilton Grand Tournament of Champions and LPGA Drive On before the tour goes on a little hiatus until the Asian Swing.
We will also be holding ourselves to our predictions this year for the majors and touch on some news and notes! Enjoy!
Ladies of Golf: Hannah Aslesen, St. Andre Golf
On this week's episode of Ladies of Golf, we welcome Hannah Aslesen, an actor and writer who is also part of the crew who creates stellar St. Andre content on social media. We love Hannah's creative energy and positivity and hope you'll follow along with her and the St. Andre crew on social media!
Ladies of Golf: Casey Landman, No Laying Up
This week we welcome Casey Landman of No Laying Up to the Fore the Ladies podcast! We discuss Casey's career arc and how *getting involved* led to working in a role she loves.
Thanks to Casey for coming on the podcast! You can follow along with what she's making in the NLU Pro Shop on their Instagram and watch the Film Room we discussed here.
Mixed Bag: Ep. 32, Solheim Cup recap + put Abby & Justin in a collegiate golf tournament booth
We recap the 2023 Solheim Cup where the European team retained the cup. The golf was stellar at this year's competition, so we name our MVPs, LVPs, and talk about next year's edition at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club back on U.S. soil.
This episode's player spotlight is Gemma Dryburgh and we give a special shout out to University of Florida Assistant Coach Beth Wu for her team's win at the Inverness Intercollegiate this week!
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Mixed Bag: Ep. 31, Solheim Cup preview + Couples Club Championship recap
It's one of Abby and Justin's favorite weeks on the golf calendar: Solheim Cup! They talk format, teams and potential pairings after a quick recap of their participation in the Couples Club Championship.
Golf Channel will showcase all three days of the competition and Peacock will simulstream. The television schedule is:
- Friday, 2AM-1PM
- Saturday, 2AM-1PM
- Sunday, 5-11AM
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Ladies of Golf: Anna Kittelson, P.J. Boatwright Intern at the Golf Association of Philadelphia
This week we're featuring another inspiring woman in the golf industry on the Ladies of Golf podcast: Anna Kittelson, P.J. Boatwright Intern at the Golf Association of Philadelphia (GAP). Anna is GAP's first intern focused on adaptive golf and is helping the association bring their adaptive program to life.
We talk about Anna's "late start" to the game, her college experience and how caretaking for a young adult made her realize how golf can a perfect outlet. As one of our youngest guests, we hope you'll share this episode with someone in high school or college who is on their journey to figuring out the next step!
The P.J. Boatwright Internship Program is designed to give experience to individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in golf administration, while assisting state and regional golf associations in the promotion of amateur golf, on a short-term, entry level basis. Learn more.
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Ladies of Golf: Honors Founders Amy Anderson, Huntley Rodes and Jenna Walter
Hi all! We hope you had a great Labor Day weekend and are gearing up for fall golf. This is the time of year that we evaluate our golf wardrobe for the coming season and are so excited to have added Honors to ours. Today we welcome the three founders of Honors: Amy Anderson, Huntley Rodes and Jenna Walter.
The trio all picked up golf throughout their lives and found the limited golf apparel options they had to choose from to be ill-fitting, bright colors and prints that didn't match their preferred style and aesthetic. We chatted about how their individual experiences came together to create this beautiful, modern and chic brand that we can't wait for you to explore!
Follow along with Honors on their Instagram, @wearhonors and shop the collection at wearhonors.com.
Mixed Bag: Ep. 30, Justin Coaches High School Golf, AIG Women's Open, U.S. Women's Amateur and More
It's pretty much covered in the title, but this week Abby and Justin are back to talk about Justin's coaching career...
- AIG Women's Open recap (Lilia Vu)
- ISPS Handa World Invitational recap (Alexa Pano)
- Solheim Cup teams
- U.S. Women's Amateur
- This week: CPKC Women’s Open
- Player spotlight: Albane Valenzuela
- Mailbag question!
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Ladies of Golf: FTL Scotland Recap, Tips and Tricks
We went over the trip itinerary, packing tips, playing links golf, activities off the course and exploring the town of St. Andrews. If you're interested in joining us at a future Fore the Ladies Golf Getaway, visit foretheladies.net/events.
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Mixed Bag: Ep. 29, Evian & Scottish Recap, AIG Women's Open Preview Show | LPGA Updates
Abby is joined by guest co-host Sara H. while Justin is out inspiring the youth and coaching high school golf.
This week we recap the latest on the LPGA Tour, including Celine Boutier's wins at both the Evian and Women's Scottish. We also preview the AIG Women's Open, chat U.S. Women's Amateur and search our way through the Solheim Cup team standings.
AIG Women’s Open Coverage
Thursday: 6AM-1PM, USA
Friday: 6AM-1PM, USA
Saturday: 7AM-2PM, USA
Sunday: 7AM-Noon, USA; Noon-2PM, NBC
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A huge thank you to Sara for stepping in this week!
Ladies of Golf: Allisen Corpuz, 2023 U.S. Women's Open champion
We're taking a quick break from the Mixed Bag to bring you a special Ladies of Golf episode with 2023 U.S. Women's Open champion, Allisen Corpuz! Allisen reflects on her incredible week at Pebble Beach and her journey to the LPGA Tour, and we sprinkle in some questions about social media, our dream Hawaii golf trip and so much more. Thank you to Allisen for her time and support of Fore the Ladies!
Mixed Bag: Ep. 28, Evian Championship preview, plus big J journalism with baby J
It's time for another major championship! Abby and Justin preview the Amundi Evian Championship and recap Justin's time as media at the Dana Open.
Be sure to tune in to Evian Championship:
Thursday & Friday
5-7 a.m. – Golf Channel
7-8 a.m. – NBC Digital/Peacock
9:30-11:30 a.m. – Golf Channel
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – NBC Digital/Peacock
Saturday & Sunday
5:30-11 a.m. – Golf Channel/NBC Digital/Peacock
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Mixed Bag: Ep. 27, Third time's a charm! U.S. Women's Open recap, Justin's big media debut at the Dana Open and more
Abby and Justin are off to a chaotic start but pull it together for a U.S. Women's Open recap! We celebrate Allisen Corpuz's win and this iconic week in golf. Next we cover this week's Dana Open, in which Justin will be representing FTL as media this week! Keep an eye out for him on the grounds and if you see him, get a FTL sticker ;)
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Mixed Bag: Ep. 26, U.S. Women's Open Preview with Mrs. & Mr. Kruse
Justin takes the hosting responsibilities this week as he welcomes guest co-host Stephanie Kruse (aka Justin's better half). The duo recap the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, preview the course and players competing in the 78th U.S. Women's Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links and of course share their experiences in golf along the way.
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Mixed Bag: Ep. 25, KPMG Women's PGA Championship preview (feat. our spouses)
Justin and Abby are back together for a KPMG Women's PGA Championship preview episode! We cover the last three weeks on the LPGA Tour, including Rose Zhang's win at the Mizuho Americas Classic, Ashleigh Buhai's at the Shoprite LPGA and Leona Maguire's win at the Meijer LPGA. We then dive into previewing the year's second major championship at Baltusrol Golf Club. We discuss the venue and players to watch, as well as closing the episode with our Player Spotlight: Marina Alex!
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Ladies of Golf: Courtney Engle, Manager of Mechanical Engineering at Titleist
Ladies of Golf is back and this time we're chatting with Courtney Engle, Manager of Mechanical Engineering at Titleist. Courtney works in golf ball research and development and her enthusiasm for this field is contagious. Learn about golf ball development, aerodynamics, and how to pair your passion with your work.
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Mixed Bag: Ep. 24, A snack-size mid-tournament episode
Abby and Justin are back for a mid-tournament episode because why the heck not? They discuss:
- LPGA Match Play recap
- Mizuho Americas Open: The tournament format, Rose Zhang's professional debut, junior golfers teeing it up alongside the LPGA and Michelle Wie West as host
- Upcoming events on the LPGA calendar
- Golf News and Notes: U.S. Women's Open special exemptions, qualifier results, and more!
- Player spotlight: Manon De Roey - enjoy Justin's pronunciation
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Now get out there and enjoy the weekend.
Mixed Bag, Ep. 23: An accidental NCAA preview pod + LPGA updates
Abby and Justin take the mic for a post-Chevron podcast that includes recaps from the last few weeks on the LPGA. They discuss:
- Chevron Championship: Major vibes?
- JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro: Hannah Green's emotional win
- International Crown: Is Thailand a powerhouse?
- Cognizant Founders Cup: The LPGA's Players championship?
- Super solid upcoming events on the LPGA schedule
- Solheim Cup standings
- NCAA D1 Women's Championship: Will Stanford defend?
- Player spotlight: Cheyenne Knight
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Ladies of Golf: Krissy Carman, 2022 U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Champion
You can apply to play the 2023 U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur here.
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Ladies of Golf: The Lily at Pinehurst Resort, Our Tips and Tricks
We have an incredibly fun episode of Ladies of Golf for you, where we welcome six of our 40 participants from the 2023 FTL Golf Getaway - The Lily at Pinehurst Resort - to talk about their experiences. A huge thank you to Annie, Brenda, Colleen, Julie, Kate and Sara for coming on the podcast to talk about our weekend at Pinehurst Resort!
We discuss: Our itinerary, what it's like playing with caddies (awesome, but we divulge more), adding more golf and nights to the trip, what you need to play The Cradle, packing for the golf trip, shopping at the resort and so much more. Thank you so much to our hosts at Pinehurst and our event supporters - Titleist and adidas golf.
If you want more from our trip, visit our blog and be sure to subscribe to the Fore the Ladies newsletter so you know when our next golf getaway is announced!
Ladies of Golf: Megan D'Agostino, Senior Product Manager Women's Golf Apparel at FootJoy
Megan D'Agostino is a Senior Product Manager Womens Golf Apparel at FootJoy. Her focus is on the female golfer and products that enhance the experience on-and-off the golf course. Prior to her time at FootJoy, Megan spent 16 years at Reebok managing apparel development.
We talk about Megan’s career at Reebok, her experience creating athletic apparel for professional instructors and how it brought her to FootJoy. We also discuss what it’s like working with LPGA Tour player Jessica Korda, the feedback Jessica provides, as well as what goes into creating a collection and trying new silhouettes on the course.
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Mixed Bag, Ep. 22: It's Chevron Championship week! Plus getting you up to speed on the LPGA, ANWA Recap
Justin and Abby are coming to you live from Toledo, where they've reunited to play golf and talk all things women's golf. This episode includes:
- Quick recaps of the LPGA Drive On Championship, DIO Implant LA Open and LOTTE Championship
- Augusta National Women's Amateur Recap
- Chevron Championship preview: The course, our picks and coverage
Thanks as always for your support and please feel free to give us a rating and review on both Apple and Spotify!
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Ladies of Golf: Christine Fraser, Golf Course Architect
Christine Fraser is a golf course architect. She has worked alongside world-renowned architect Dr. Martin Hawtree on projects including but not limited to: Dooks golf club; Lahinch Golf Club; Royal Aberdeen Golf Club; Royal Birkdale Golf Club; Tralee Golf Club and the list goes on. She has recently made Canadian golf history when she was hired as the first female architect to undertake a comprehensive Master Plan at the Toronto Hunt Club. And we're so honored to have her here today for the Ladies of Golf podcast!
We discuss Christine's career trajectory, accessibility and golf, 'look uppers and look downers,' sustainability and so much more. You can find Christine's work on her website and Instagram.
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Ladies of Golf: Olivia Herrick, Designer
Olivia Herrick is a Minnesota-based designer who has eleven years of professional design experience under her belt and serve clients in wide variety of industries every day. Some of her golf projects have been for brands like Callaway, Bandon Dunes, Sand Valley, Seamus Golf, Kemper Sports and many more. We talk about Olivia's competitive collegiate career and extending it to competing in tournaments as an amateur today, as well as how her love of the game supports the golf arm of her design business. She shares her 'big break' in designing for a golf brand, her process and inspiration, the variety in her clients and so much more. Explore Olivia's work on her website, OliviaHerrickDesign.com and Instagram, @oliviaherrickdesign
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Ladies of Golf: Katie Byrnes, Founder of Jayebird Golf
Katie Byrnes is founder of Jayebird Golf, a women’s golf apparel brand based in Arizona. Jayebird was born out of a love for style, need for function, and desire to inspire more women to get into the game of golf. Katie hosted a trunk show at our FTL golf clinic in Scottsdale in 2022 and we’re so excited to reunite with her today on Ladies of Golf!
Jayebird Golf's origin story is global in nature and Katie had immediate access to so many manufacturing options during her time in Hong Kong. She started dreaming of a line of clothing that would fill the gaps she saw in the golf industry, and we hope you enjoy hearing about her journey. Follow along with Jayebird Golf on their Instagram and shop the collections here.
Ladies of Golf: Laura Robinson, Director of Retail at Pinehurst Resort
Coming off our third-annual Fore the Ladies Golf Getaway to Pinehurst Resort, we're sitting down with Laura Robinson, Director of Retail of the resort. Laura's experience in retail spans more than 30 years and she has overseen the operation at Pinehurst since October 2012. We discuss the wide variety of golf apparel and accessory brands, the evolution of retail, representing female fashion at the resort, how brands get into Pinehurst Resort's retail shops and so much more.
Follow Pinehurst Resort's retail Instagram, @shop.pinehurst and visit their ecommerce store here!
Mixed Bag, Ep. 21: We're back and so is Jin Young Ko
Abby and Justin mix it up for the next episode of the Mixed Bag podcast, where we talk about all things women's competitive golf. We do quick recaps of the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions (Brooke Henderson, champion), Honda LPGA Thailand (Lilia Vu, champion) and HSBC Women's World Championship (Jin Young Ko) as well as recent Ladies European Tour tournaments.
We then preview what's ahead on the LPGA, Rose Zhang's dominance on the collegiate circuit, International Crown and Solheim Cup standings, the Grant Thornton Invitational, LPGA news and notes and more!
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Ladies of Golf: Janet Craig Cruise - Third-generation President and Owner of Jan Craig Headcovers on evolving a legacy brand
Janet Craig (JC) Cruise joins the Fore the Ladies podcast just before our FTL Meetup in Chicago this February! JC is the third-generation President and Owner of Jan Craig Headcovers. Jan Craig Headcovers was founded more than 60 years ago and each of their custom headcovers is 100% handknit in the United States. With clients like Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Nelly and Jessica Korda, you know there's something special.
JC shares her path to the family business and how her experiences led her to becoming President of the legacy brand. We discuss balancing a modern mindset with retro feel, making connections in the industry, the evolution of Jan Craig Headcovers and so much more.
Be sure to check out Jan Craig Headcovers website, where you can order your own custom knit headcover, as well as their Instagram for the latest from the brand.
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Golf 101: What's a Handicap Index and what's GHIN?
Our Golf 101 series returns for a special episode answering all of our questions about Handicap Indexes and GHIN. A huge thank you to Ainsley Kuppler (Handicap Index: 39.6) and Frances Nee (Handicap Index: 26.5) of the United States Golf Association for breaking it down for us.
Some of the questions we tackle include:
- Why should you get one?
- What will it add to my golf game?
- How is it calculated?
- Once I sign up, how do I establish my Handicap Index?
- What if I don't keep score on every hole?
- Where do I post my scores?
- Does my "number" matter?
You can register for a Handicap Index today at usga.org with this link.
Ladies of Golf: Michelle Penney - Principal Engineer, Product Development at TaylorMade Golf
We're joined by Michelle Penney, who is a Principal Engineer of Product Development at TaylorMade Golf. Yeah, she's a pretty big deal. Michelle started her career in auto design, working for companies like Acura and Nissan, but moved into a golf career 14 years ago. Also incredibly important ... Michelle participated in The Lily at Pinehurst Resort last year and we’re so grateful to have her today on the Fore the Ladies podcast!
We discuss how Michelle got her start in the automobile industry, bringing her engineer and design skills to golf, creating equipment for the best golfers in the world, encouraging more women to become engineers in the golf industry and so much more.
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Ladies of Golf: Katie McBee, Director, Digital Content Partnerships at NBC Sports Group
Today we are joined by Katie McBee, Director of Digital Content Partnerships at NBC Sports Group. Before entering her current role, Katie was a digital content lead for tournaments and tours at the PGA Tour and a partnership manager at the American Junior Golf Association.
Katie shares how her experience in creating content for golf became transferable for all sports when she moved to NBC Sports Group. From creating TikToks at the Kentucky Derby to being part of the insane atmosphere of the Ryder Cup, Katie has seen so much of the sports landscape.
We love this episode for anyone curious about creating digital and social media content, and aspiring digital content creators for teams, leagues and brands. Thanks to Katie for her time and we hope to see her covering the Olympics very soon.
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Ladies of Golf: Michelle Money & Jen Clyde of Fore All. Creating a women's golf apparel and lifestyle brand while learning the industry and game, too!
Today we are welcoming the founders of Fore All: Michelle Money and Jen Clyde! Fore All is a modern women’s golf lifestyle brand that includes apparel, golf leagues and more. We talked about how the co-founders met, their golf journeys, learning the ins and outs of the golf industry, their dream foursomes (with a cameo from Mike Weir) and more! We love Michelle and Jen's positive outlook and enthusiasm for the game and we hope they'll join us at a FTL event soon enough! Follow along on Fore All's Instagram and website for the latest collection drop dates and trunk shows.
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Ladies of Golf: Dr. Carly Hunt, Golf psychology for more advanced and competitive golfers
Dr. Carly Hunt returns to the podcast for the second part of our series about golf psychology. We discuss developing mental toughness, getting into an ideal performance state, behaviors and rituals, dealing with setbacks, avoiding burnout and more. We enjoyed connecting these topics to our everyday lives, too, and hope it brings an edge to your golf game to take you to the next level!
Thanks so much to Carly for her time and insights on such an important part of the game. Check out Carly's services on her website and follow along on her Instagram.
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Ladies of Golf: Dr. Carly Hunt, Golf psychology for beginners
This week we welcome Dr. Carly Hunt for the first of a two-part Ladies of Golf episode about golf psychology! Carly is a former Division 1 golfer, psychologist, researcher and educator who is also owner of Present Mind Consulting. She specializes in helping people reduce stress and anxiety, improve athletic performance, adjust to new life circumstances, cope with chronic health conditions, and improve overall well-being. Follow her on Instagram for more tips.
In part one of this series, we talked about mental toughness, setting yourself up for success before you even get to the tee box, overcoming self-consciousness, using positive self talk and more.
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Mixed Bag, Ep. 20: Kicking off the 2023 LPGA season with Beth Ann Nichols of Golfweek!
Mixed Bag is back for the 2023 season and to give us a preview of the LPGA's year ahead, we welcome Beth Ann Nichols of Golfweek! We talk about the schedule, new events on our radars, predictions for the majors and rookies, and what we're looking forward to in 2023.
Justin and Abby dive into this week's Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions and pick their celebrity foursomes (this week is a pro-am). Finally, we kick off our new series, Player Spotlights, where we introduce you to LPGA Tour players and their stories.
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Ladies of Golf: Hally Leadbetter, broadcaster, host, producer and content creator
This week we welcome the absolutely incredible Hally Leadbetter, who is a broadcaster, host, producer and social media content creator.
To take it all the way back, Hally played junior golf at a high level, ultimately earning a scholarship to the University of Arkansas. Two years in, she transferred to Rollins College where she ranked No. 10 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings and led her team to winning the 2016 NCAA DII Championship.
Post graduation, Hally played professional golf, but ultimately decided to pair her passion for golf with her new-found interest in media. In 2017, she started working in social media for Golf Digest and, subsequently, the PGA TOUR as a digital producer and host. In 2019, she returned to Golf Digest to head up their social content team. And most recently, Hally has launched a podcast with Michelle Wie West called Golf, Mostly!
Abby and Hally discuss the trajectory of Hally's career, expanding beyond golf and manifesting her passions into reality. This episode is packed with helpful advice for anyone looking to get into the industry and identifying ways to create the job you want.
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Ladies of Golf: Caroline Tanis, Financial Advisor and investing in your golf game
Happy New Year from Fore the Ladies! We're kicking off 2023 with Caroline Tanis CDFA MBA, financial advisor, strategist and speaker. She is helping us plan and build our dream golf life with advice for our wallets and financial mindset. Abby and Caroline discuss saving for that dream golf trip, small behaviors that control our spending on the course (and in the pro shop), and how to decide when to save or splurge.
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Ladies of Golf: Elyssa Nastalski, Co-Founder of Dogwood Country Club on the entrepreneurial spirit
This week we welcome Elyssa Nastalski, co-founder of Dogwood Country Club, Raleigh’s first urban country club which is an indoor golf facility. Prior to launching Dogwood, Elyssa worked for a golf startup leading their marketing efforts and working her way into becoming a company partner. She recently oversaw the development of Dogwood Country Club's new location, just north of downtown Raleigh.
Elyssa shares the journey that brought her and her husband to launching Dogwood in 2018, from the original concept to adding staff and designing their dream space. Abby and Elyssa discuss the different types of entrepreneurs, how to keep going and find times of peace. We hope you enjoy this conversation and that it encourages you to chase your dreams in 2023!
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Ladies of Golf: Joanna Coe, PGA Director of Instruction and teaching with passion
Today we are joined by Joanna Coe, PGA Director of Instruction at Merion Golf Club. Prior to joining Merion, she was Director of Instruction at Baltimore Country Club. Joanna has been the Middle Atlantic Women’s PGA Player of the Year six times and was named the inaugural OMEGA Women’s PGA Professional Player of the Year in 2020. Before her career in golf instruction, she competed on the now named Epson Tour and played collegiate golf at Rollins College.
Abby and Joanna discuss her experience on the LPGA developmental tour (now named the Epson Tour), being contracted as a golf instructor for the United States Air Force, the state of female PGA Professionals and so much more.
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Ladies of Golf: Kira K. Dixon, Reporter for NBC Sports Group and perfecting your craft.
Today's guest, Kira K. Dixon, is a reporter for NBC Universal and has been a contributor to USGA and Golf Pass digital content. Before becoming a staple in golf media, Kira earned the Miss America title for 2015.
Kira shares her journey with us, from her first live hit for Golf Channel to covering even more sports for NBC. We discuss perfecting your craft, where and how to ask for feedback, playing golf on the road, her must-haves for travel and so much more.
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Ladies of Golf: Beth Wu, University of Florida Women's Golf Assistant Coach. Pivoting for your passion.
This week on Ladies of Golf, Abby is joined by Beth Wu, who is assistant coach of the University of Florida women’s golf team. She began her coaching career after spending the last three years on the Epson Tour. She posted four top-10 finishes on the LPGA feeder tour and in 2021 she finished 11th on the Epson Tour money list.
Highlights of Beth’s amateur golf career include: medaling at the 2014 U.S. Women’s Amateur, being ranked as the #1 junior when joining the UCLA team in 2015, reaching the semifinals of the 2015 U.S. Women’s Amateur, being a member of the 2016 U.S. Curtis Cup team, winning twice while at UCLA, and earning many awards like All-American, All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention and more.
Abby and Beth discuss defining happiness, finding your passion, leading and inspiring a team and so much more. Follow the Gators women's golf team and Beth Wu on Instagram to keep up with their success!
Mixed Bag, Ep. 19: Bowing out from 2022, CME Group Tour Championship and highlights of the year
Abby and Justin bring you a final Mixed Bag episode for 2022 while together in Toledo, Ohio. We recap and discuss the final four events of the year:
- BMW Ladies Championship: Lydia Ko
- TOTO Japan Classic: Gemma Dryburgh
- Pelican Women’s Championship: Nelly Korda
- CME Group Tour Championship: Lydia Ko
They follow with highlights from the major season, news (new U.S. Women's Open venues, International Crown field finalized, awards szn), briefly discuss the 2023 LPGA schedule, and answer mailbag questions.
Until next time, check out foretheladies.net to see what we're up to! Thank you for subscribing - feel free to leave us a rating and review. Cheers!
Ladies of Golf: Emily Farrell, Abendroth Golf. Starting your own business
Ladies of Golf is back for another season! Hosted by FTL founder and president Abby Liebenthal, meet women who work, play and love the game, while we dive into advice that will help you on the course, in the conference room and beyond.
Let's begin with Emily Farrell, founder and CEO of Abendroth Golf, a women’s golf apparel brand. She is also a PGA Teaching Professional at White Bear Yacht Club. Prior to launching her golf apparel brand, Emily worked at Titleist, Havas Media Group and The Country Club.
While spending eight years working a corporate job and keeping her PGA status, Emily searched for professional apparel to wear on and off the course. She dreamed of providing women with golf attire that functions for the course but can travel off course comfortably without feeling the need to change or stand out. This dream became a reality with the launch of Abendroth Golf’s first signature product, the Peggy Pant, in April of 2020.
Abby and Emily discuss starting your own business, learning on your feet, financials of a business, scaling a business and so much more. Follow Emily and Abendroth Golf on Instagram here.
Mixed Bag, Ep. 18: 2022 Epson Tour grads, reflecting on '21 grads, 24 different LPGA Tour winners and a mixed bag of content
Abby and Justin reunite after a month of LPGA Tour and women's college golf. The pair talk about Abby's upcoming golf trip with Justin's wife and putting yourself in competitive situations. For this episode's golf recap, they discuss:
- Epson Tour 2022 grads, success rate of the 2021 grads
- The state of the LPGA's winners so far
- The AmazingCre Portland Classic, Walmart Arkansas NW Championship, Ascendant LPGA and MEDIHEAL Championship
- Remainder of the 2022 season coming to a close
- Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown returns to the 2023 schedule
- Women's college golf: Stanford vs. Wake Forest
Until next time, check out foretheladies.net to see what we're up to! Thank you for subscribing - feel free to leave us a rating and review. Cheers!
Mixed Bag, Ep. 17: A Sunday-bag sized podcast
Abby and Justin are reunited after a Fore the Ladies Intro-to-Golf event in Toledo, where Justin volunteered at his first FTL experience (thanks, friend). The duo talks about what a FTL event looks like and covers a few topics in this shorter Sunday-bag sized episode:
- Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G: Coverage, Cincinnati and an inaugural champion
- AmazingCre Portland Classic update: Tournament ends Sunday
- Epson Tour Race for the Card: Where things stand and the path to the LPGA
- News and Notes: Injuries, Yale Invitational, U.S. Women's Mid Amateur and more!
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Mixed Bag, Ep. 16: Summer's Over, LPGA Season Rolls On
Abby avoids her honeymoon blues and Justin shares his experience competing in a LPGA Pro-Am in episode 16 of the Mixed Bag podcast. The pair is back for the first time since the AIG Women's Open, so they discuss:
- First time winners at the ISPS Handa World Invitational and CP Women's Open
- The awesome crowds who came out for the CP (Canadian) Women's Open
- Our hometown event of the Dana Open (and what we think can be brought to the event)
- Upcoming events: The new Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G, AmazingCre Portland Classic, Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G, Ascendant LPGA benefitting Volunteers of America
- News: Stanford Women's Golf, LPGA Q-School and more
Tune-in Info for Queen City Championship (Sept. 8-11)
Upcoming Fore the Ladies Events
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Mixed Bag, Ep. 15: AIG Women's Open Preview
It's still #CoffeeGolfSzn for the final major of the season at the AIG Women's Open at Muirfield! Abby returns to the pod for a live conversation at Casa de Justin where they talk about Muirfield's history, make their picks that they'll regret later and recap their competitive seasons at the home club.
Coverage
USA
Thursday: 6 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Friday: 6 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
NBC
Saturday: 12-3 p.m.
Sunday: 12-3 p.m.
Mixed Bag, Ep. 14: Amundi Evian Championship Preview!
Coffee / bloody mary / mimosa golf is back so the Mixed Bag must return to preview the Amundi Evian Championship and we have a special guest host in Sara Hutchins! Sara is a longtime FTL supporter, golf getaway go-er and you can hear her talk about her experience at Camp Bandon here.
Abby sits this episode out while working the U.S. Adaptive Open Championship and Justin takes the host role (gloriously). He takes his crack at pronouncing croissant, Sara identifies the questionable French identity of the Evian and the pair makes picks for the Evian across varying categories. Thanks so much to Sara for joining the pod and we can't wait to have you back again soon!
Amundi Evian Championship TV TIMES (all times Eastern)
Thursday, July 21 – 5-7 a.m., 9:30-11:30 a.m. (Golf Channel)
Friday, July 22 – 5-7 a.m., 9:30-11:30 a.m. (Golf Channel)
Saturday, July 23 – 5:30-9 a.m. (Golf Channel); 9-11 a.m. (CNBC)
Sunday, July 24 – 5:30-9 a.m. (Golf Channel); 9-11 a.m. (CNBC)