Women's Golf History Podcast

In this episode Molly and I talk all about her golfing career and her ambition to inspire and support girls in golf. This episode explores the importance of positive role models for women and girls in sport. Please follow Molly's work on Instagram: @mmgolfcoaching @girlsgolfexcellence Podcast soundtrack: Track: "Stick With Me" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/mOJtOb

In this episode I have a chat with Helen Melvin, Lorna Bennett and Helen Melville about the history of Lundin Ladies Golf Club and their experiences of being members of one of the oldest women's golf clubs in Scotland. For those interested in finding out more about the club or potentially becoming a member please visit Home - Lundin Ladies Golf Club Podcast soundtrack: Track: "Stick With Me" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/mOJtOb

This episode welcome's Aimi Bullock, Director of Women's Golf at the European Disabled Golf Association discusses her journey into golf after her life-altering MS diagnosis and how golf and EDGA has enabled her to live with some of the challenges of this illness. Aimi's passion for women's golf shines through in this inspiring episode. For those wishing to find out more about EDGA and how the organisation supports golfers please visit EDGA golf | Golfers First. Aimi is contactable through Instagram @aimimsgolfer, LinkedIn Aimi Bullock, and Twitter @AimiMSgolfer Podcast soundtrack: Track: "Stick With Me" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/mOJtOb

In this episode I welcome Dr Paul Wheeler, from the University Chichester to the podcast. Paul specialises in sports management and tourism and in this episode we discuss artisan women club golfers. Music for this podcast: Track: "Stick With Me" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/mOJtOb

In this episode I am joined by fellow #GolfGeek Stephen Proctor. Stephen discussed how his love for golf history developed after retiring as a Journalist in the States and shines a light on his inspiring research into iconic golfers. This episode focuses in particular on his ongoing research into iconic female golfers Joyce Whethered and Glenna Collett-Vare.

In this episode of the new series I welcome Julie Walker to the Podcast. Julie talks about her golfing Journey which began in Scotland as a child and her return to golf in England in 2014 which inspired her to found Women on the Tee as a community hub and information point for women golfers. To find out more please visit https://womenonthetee.com/about-wott/ Podcast Music licence: Track: "Stick With Me" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/mOJtOb

In this final episode of the series, I welcome members of the St Andrews Ladies Putting Club to the podcast. Honorary Member and club archivist Eve Soulsby, immediate past President Sylvia Dunne and past Secretary Beverley Wilson share stories about their involvement of the club and it's fascinating history.

In this episode, I am joined by Cathy Panton-Lewis, daughter of former Ryder Cup player, John Panton. Cathy shares memories from her impressive amateur and professional careers and tells us what it was like growing up on a golf course. Track: "Stick With Me" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/mOJtOb

Brogan and I are reunited after first meeting in 2020 doing research for the Purple TV Golf Documentary Iron Women. On this episode, Brogan shares her experiences of playing golf at club level in Fife, Scotland and her thoughts on the future of the women's amateur game. Track: "Stick With Me" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/mOJtOb

Episode 5 welcomes back Learning and Access Curator Hannah Fleming and we are both joined by another of my PhD supervisors, Professor Fiona Skillen from Glasgow Caledonian University. In this episode we discuss the evolution of clothing worn by women on the golf course from the late nineteenth century and how this evolution mirrored wider societal changes. Track: "Stick With Me" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/mOJtOb

In episode 4 I am joined by Emma Ballard, golfer and Editor of Women and Golf online magazine. Emma shares her passion for golf which has been an important part of her life from childhood, and also her devotion to getting more women involved in the sport and the wider golf industry. Useful links: https://womenandgolf.com/ https://womenandgolf.com/golf-courses @women_and_golf Podcast Music: Track: "Stick With Me" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/mOJtOb

In episode three I am joined by Kathryn Imrie, who shares fascinating stories from her impressive golf career in amateur and professional golf. Through taking a trip down memory lane to where it all began, Kathryn looks to the future of the women's game and gives advice to those wishing to give it a go. For more information on how to get started, please feel free to get in touch with Kathryn who is on Instagram @imriekathryn and Twitter @kathrynimrie1 Track: "Stick With Me" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/mOJtOb

In episode two I welcome women's golf enthusiast Gillian Kirkwood. Gillian shares her experiences of playing golf and of working in women's golf administration. We also get a behind the scenes glimpse at her own personal archive! Gillian is a fount of knowledge on the history of the women's game and her passion shines through in this episode! Link to Women Golfers Museum website http://www.womengolfersmuseum.com/ Track: "Stick With Me" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/mOJtOb

In this first episode I am joined by Hannah Fleming, Learning and Access Curator at the R&A World Golf Museum and one of my PhD supervisors. Hannah shares her experience of working at the R&A World Golf Museum in St Andrews, the home of golf. Together we laugh about being non-golfers and share our passion for the history of women’s golf. It is an episode of full-on golf- geekery! Follow us on Instagram @womensgolfhistorypodcast Link to co-authored article referenced https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17460263.2023.2169747 Track: "Stick With Me" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/mOJtOb

The Women’s Golf History Podcast is for anyone interested in the past, present and future of women’s grassroots golf. In each episode, Lauren Beatty, non-golfing golf geek, explores the largely hidden history of women’s golf in Scotland, together with a special guest with a personal connection to the game and its heritage. Episodes drop bi-weekly on Fridays from Friday 6th October. Please subscribe and follow for updates on Instagram @women’sgolfhistorypodcast and at https://womeningolfinscotlandphdblog.wordpress.com/. Track: "Stick With Me" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/mOJtOb