Kirsten Rudgeley — Winning Blitz Golf, Beating the Field, and Why Fast-Format Golf Works

Kirsten Rudgeley joins Tony Paladin after winning the opening event of the 2026 Blitz Golf Australia Series in Perth.In this episode, Kirsten breaks down what it takes to win in a mixed-field, no-handicap format, competing head-to-head against male professionals and coming out on top. She reflects on her journey on the Ladies European Tour, the mentality required to perform under knockout pressure and why Blitz Golf’s short-format, high-energy model is attracting new audiences to the game.The conversation also covers:• Competing on equal footing in elite sport• The mindset shift required for fast, unforgiving formats• Why Blitz Golf feels more like a sporting festival than a traditional tournament• What the evolution of women’s sport means heading into 2026A candid, athlete-led perspective on where modern golf, and modern sport, is heading.