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EPISODE · May 9, 2019 · 20 MIN

The One with Mel Reid

from The LGBT Sport Podcast · host BBC Radio Cornwall

She's a six-time winner on the European Tour, a three-time Solheim Cup player - and a woman who has fought doggedly for equality in the sport of golf.And at the end of last year, Britain's Mel Reid decided to open up for the first time about her sexuality when she came out publicly as gay. So, why did she do it - and what has life been like since? We're delighted that Mel took time out from a well-earned day off to chat to the podcast - as we discuss how she got into golf, why she didn't think her article with Athlete Ally would be such a big deal, why it's important to give back to the game, and the boxset she's binged on recently ... which probably isn't what you'd expect!WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? @melreidgolfWANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE SHOW? @jack_murley [email protected]

She's a six-time winner on the European Tour, a three-time Solheim Cup player - and a woman who has fought doggedly for equality in the sport of golf.And at the end of last year, Britain's Mel Reid decided to open up for the first time about her sexuality when she came out publicly as gay. So, why did she do it - and what has life been like since? We're delighted that Mel took time out from a well-earned day off to chat to the podcast - as we discuss how she got into golf, why she didn't think her article with Athlete Ally would be such a big deal, why it's important to give back to the game, and the boxset she's binged on recently ... which probably isn't what you'd expect!WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? @melreidgolfWANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE SHOW? @jack_murley [email protected]

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