The Women's Golf Show

Inside the winning Solheim Cup camp with European captain Suzann Pettersen

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 02:00:00 +0000

For the final episode of the series, European Solheim Cup captain Suzann Pettersen joins Jenni and Ali for a chat!

Pettersen explains the team talk she gave after watching her side lose the opening session 4-0 and what the celebrations were like after Europe retained the Solheim Cup by the end of a tense Sunday afternoon.

Ali and Jenni also look back on their favourite moments of the podcast from the last year.

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The Muslim Golf Association and Solheim Cup preview

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 02:00:00 +0000

This week on The Women’s Golf Show Jenni Falconer and Ali Whitaker are joined by two people changing golf for the better.

Amir Malik runs the Muslim Golf Association which aims to increase the popularity of the sport among Muslim communities, whilst Arooj Shah recently discovered golf and is now regularly playing and organising sessions for other women.

They both share their journey, what they enjoy about golf and the prejudice and challenges they’ve had to overcome.

Plus Ali and Jenni look ahead to the upcoming Solheim Cup in Spain!

Jenni’s first golf coach drops by and Beth’s got some silverware!

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000

This week on The Women’s Golf Show, Jenni Falconer and Beth Allen are joined by PGA Professional at Walton Heath Golf Club Jo Taylor!

Jo was the first person to teach Jenni to play golf, and both explain the journey they went through together.

Jo also describes what it was like having one of the biggest golf tournaments, the AIG Women’s Open, come to her club and the positive impact it’s had on the membership and wider community.

Plus Beth talks through her victorious week at the US Senior Women’s Open, where she caddied for Trish Johnson and helped her secure the title!

How to design a golf course, and AIG Women’s Open review!

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 03:00:00 +0000

Ever wondered what goes into designing a golf course? Well now we have the answer!

Renowned designer Christine Fraser joins Jenni Falconer and Beth Allen to talk about her work and her passion for adapting courses to be more inclusive for female players.

The team also reflect on a brilliant week at Walton Heath, where Lilia Vu won the 2023 AIG Women’s Open.

The Women’s Golf Show at the AIG Women’s Open

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 21:00:00 +0000

For the first time ever, Jenni Falconer, Ali Whitaker and Beth Allen are together in-person for a very special episode of The Women’s Golf Show!

On the eve of the AIG Women’s Open, this podcast comes direct from Walton Heath as the best players in the world finalise their preparations. They take a look at what the fans can expect this week, which players to have an eye on and give their insight on this unique course.

Plus, there’s a head-to-head battle in an AIG Women’s Open edition of Par 3, Par 4, Par 5

Toddlers on tour with Katherine Perry-Hamski

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Being a Mum is tough, being a golf professional is tough, and Katherine Perry-Hamski is combining the two!

She joins Jenni Falconer and Beth Allen to describe the challenges and joys of travelling the world with her 2-year-old son John, and the support she’s received to make it all possible.

Katherine also opens up about the physical changes she experienced when both pregnant and after giving birth, and the impact that had on her game.

Plus will Katherine or Beth take the crown in this week’s edition of Par 3, Par 4, Par 5?

Lauren Walsh and Olivia Mehaffey talk turning pro

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Jenni Falconer and Ali Whitaker are joined by Lauren Walsh and Olivia Mehaffey on the latest episode of The Women’s Golf Show!

They talk about their hugely successful amateur careers and how they’ve found switching to pro golf.

Olivia also opens up about her mental health struggles in the last couple of years following the death of her father.

Plus, who will emerge victorious when Lauren plays Olivia in Par 3, Par 4, Par 5?!

We’re back, with former Women’s Amateur champion Jess Baker!

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000

The award-winning Women’s Golf Show is back for 2023!

To kick off the new series, Jenni Falconer and Beth Allen are joined by 2022 Women’s Amateur Champion, Jess Baker, to look back on the 2023 Championship at Prince’s.

She also shares her experiences of getting into the sport and offers some hints and tips for others looking to take it up!

Plus, who’ll emerge victorious when Beth faces Jess in Par 3, Par 4, Par 5?!

The Women’s Golf Show is here for you every step of the way this golfing season, bringing you everything you need to know from the women’s game. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode and send us your messages using #TWGS

Wrapping Up 2022

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Jenni, Beth and Ali are all together for the last Women’s Golf Show of the year to look back on the end of the 2022 season. Friend of the show and recent winner on the LPGA Gemma Dryburgh messages in, and Beth and Ali crown the inaugural Women’s Golf Show ‘Woman of the Year’. Presenter Di Stewart explains why golf is all about making connections in this week’s ‘Iona Meets’, and there’s a special Par 3, Par 4, Par 5 - who will end the year with bragging rights?

Support Project Ukraine, an initiative to support young Ukrainian golfers displaced by war, by visiting their GoFundMe page here

Bonus: Iona Meets Eve Muirhead

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000

In this bonus episode of The Women’s Golf Show, Iona Stephen chats to two time Olympic medalist in Curling, Eve Muirhead!

Eve explains the tough decision that could have led her down a golfing path instead, and why she's hoping to spend more time out on the course following her retirement from curling earlier this year.

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Putting Practice in Shelters with Veronika Rastvortseva

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000

The Women’s Golf Show is back as Jenni Falconer and Ali Whitaker bring you up-to-date with the world of women’s golf including Danielle Kang’s remarkable return at the end of September.

Later, Veronika Rastvortseva, the inspirational woman behind the Project Ukraine project, joins the show. She explains how the programme is helping keep youngsters golfing dreams alive in the country.

Plus, Iona Stephen catches up with Olympic curling champion, Eve Muirhead, and hears how her talents nearly took her to golfing success instead.

To learn more about Project Ukraine, email projectukraine@randa.org

Paralympic champion Kalkman, Bullock, plus Beth’s back!

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 23:00:00 +0000

On this episode of The Women’s Golf Show, Jenni Falconer and Beth Allen are joined by two women who are at the forefront of promoting golf for players with a disability.

Monique Kalkman is a 4-time Paralympian who picked up the sport after a hugely successful career in table tennis and wheelchair tennis, whilst Aimi Bullock is Director of Development at EDGA. Both share their experience of finding golf, and encouraging others to pick up their clubs and play one of the most inclusive sports around!

Meanwhile, they also hear from Hollywood actress Kathryn Newton on how she juggles a busy filming schedule with getting out on the course.

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When Hally Met Ali...and Jenni

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000

This week, Jenni Falconer and Ali Whitaker are joined by golf broadcaster and content creator, Hally Leadbetter!

In an entertaining and wide ranging chat, Hally talks celeb spotting on LA golf courses, growing up with Michelle Wie West and improv classes.

There's also a run through of the latest news from the world of women's golf, including Maja Stark's first LPGA win (and her sensational club catching skills), while this week's 'Iona Meets' features someone used to being on a different side of a TV camera.

Finally, Ali faces Hally in a chaotic round of Par 3, Par 4, Par 5!

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Gutsy Buhai Digs Deep at Muirfield

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Jenni Falconer and Ali Whitaker are joined by Golfweek's Beth Ann Nichols to look back on a historic AIG Women’s Open at Muirfield!

They recount the dramas of each round, the remarkable shots, standout players and talk through how Ashleigh Buhai sealed her first major win with a dramatic four hole play-off win over In Gee Chun.

Plus, how will Beth Ann fare when she takes on Ali in our cryptic clue guessing game Par 3, Par 4, Par 5?

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All Eyes on Muirfield

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Jenni Falconer is joined by Ali Whitaker from her broadcast cabin at Muirfield ahead of the 2022 AIG Women’s Open.

They recap the latest news including Brooke Henderson’s victory at the Evian Championship and discuss her flagstick approach.

Then, as part of a bumper preview of the AIG Women’s Open, Anna Nordqvist recounts her win at Carnoustie last year and Amateur Champion Jess Baker talks about her major opportunities. Plus, Ali gives her thoughts on the course and ones to watch this week.

You can watch 'Louise Duncan: Making the Cut' here

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Ali's Back and Evian Championship Preview

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Ali Whitaker makes her long awaited return to the show, so she catches up with Jenni Falconer on her time at the 150th Open at St Andrews. There's a recap of the latest news from the world of women’s golf, and Beth Allen gives us an update on her quest to qualify for the AIG Women's Open.

In this week's 'Iona Meets', Iona Stephen speaks with Carys Irvine, a young woman looking to forge a career in the golf media world.

Then, it's the preview of this week's Amundi Evian Championship and Ali brings us all the latest news from the course, including the tale of Leona Maguire's lost clubs. Finally, Ali tackles the Par 3, Par 4, Par 5 Practice Round, and does rather well!

The Women’s Golf Show is here for you every step of the way this golfing season, bringing you everything you need to know from the women’s game. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode and send us your messages using #TWGS

Caddie Chat with Holly Clyburn

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000

This week on the Women’s Golf Show Jenni Falconer and Beth Allen welcome caddie and LET pro Holly Clyburn to the podcast. They discuss Holly’s experience carrying the bag for Stephanie Kyraciou at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and reflection of In-gee Chun’s victory at Congressional.

There’s also a look back on the Women’s Amateur Championship, and this week’s 'Iona Meets’ features Girls’ U16 Amateur Champion Grace Crawford. Plus Holly is challenged to a game of Par 3, Par 4, Par 5.

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Linn Grant Makes History feat. Inci Mehmet

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Jenni Falconer and Beth Allen look back on a bumper two weeks in women's golf - a fortnight in which history was made at the Scandinavian Mixed. Commentator Inci Mehmet joins the show to explain how Linn Grant became the first woman to win on the DP World Tour, and argues why anyone who criticises the result is wrong.

Ahead of this week's Women's Amateur Championship at Hunstanton, we hear from former AIG Women's Open winner Georgia Hall, as she looks back on her stellar amateur career.

Plus, there's a preview of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, and Beth shows her knowledge in a special Par 3, Par 4, Par 5.

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Bonus: Iona meets Mia Baker

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000

In this bonus episode of The Women’s Golf Show, Iona Stephen chats to influencer, presenter and children’s book author Mia Baker!

Mia explains how she fell in love with golf, what inspired her to work with some of the world’s biggest brands to make the sport more welcoming, and recalls her recent experience of caddying for Anne van Dam. Mia also shares her hopes for the next year as she continues to explore her relatively new career in the sports industry as a content creator.

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Talking Points from Pine Needles with Gemma Dryburgh

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000

This week, Jenni Falconer and Beth Allen welcome Gemma Dryburgh back to the Women's Golf Show!

They hear how Gemma's been getting on in her first year back on the LPGA, including a strong showing at the recent Bank of Hope Match Play. Then, it's a look back at all the stories that emerged from the US Women's Open at Pine Needles, including the winning performance of Minjee Lee. There's also reflection on the remarkable career of Michelle Wie West as she prepares to take a break from the game after last week.

This week, 'Iona Meets' influencer extraordinaire Mia Baker, and that sparks a discussion among the panel on golf clothing. Plus there's a preview of the Curtis Cup that gets underway on Friday.

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US Women's Open Preview with Karrie Webb

Wed, 25 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Joining Jenni Falconer and Beth Allen on the show this week is a seven time major winner, and one of the greats of the game, Karrie Webb!

Karrie explains what she's up to after reducing her playing commitments in 2020, including her first steps into course design. There's discussion of Minjee Lee's recent win at the LPGA Founders Cup and a bumper preview of the year's second major, the US Women's Open. Having won at Pine Needles in 2001, Karrie has the inside line on what to expect next week.

In this week's 'Iona Meets' we hear from award winning golf photographer Naomi Baker and of course, there's Par 3, Par 4, Par 5 to look forward to!

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Bonus: Iona Meets Eilidh Barbour

Tue, 17 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000

In this bonus episode of The Women's Golf Show, Iona Stephen chats with the BBC's golf presenter, Eilidh Barbour.

Eilidh recalls her earliest golf memories from growing up in Scotland, and the pair chart her journey to succeed her hero-cum-mentor on air, Hazel Irvine.

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Tasting Success with Marina Alex

Wed, 11 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Jenni Falconer and Ali Whitaker welcome the most recent winner on the LPGA to The Women's Golf Show, Marina Alex!

Fresh off her victory at the Palos Verdes Championship, Marina let’s the panel in on how she’s been celebrating and recounts some of the highlights of an unforgettable week - including the food! There’s also a recap of what’s been happening on the LET and the panel discuss Lydia Ko’s candour about dealing with that time of the month. Plus, Marina and Ali showdown in Par 3, Par 4, Par 5.

Make sure you subscribe to The Women’s Golf Show and keep an eye out for a bonus episode next where where ‘Iona Meets’ BBC golf presenter Eilidh Barbour! Don’t forget to keep sending in your messages to the show using #TWGS

Bouncing Back with Becky Brewerton

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Jenni Falconer and Beth Allen are joined by one of the great characters in golf, Becky Brewerton!

The panel recap all the going's on in the LPGA and LET over the last two weeks, and cast their eye over the recently announced Curtis Cup teams. Then, in a moving section of the episode, Becky discusses her troubles on the course that left her questioning her professional future, and how she's well and truly turning things around this season.

The show travels back in time for this week's 'Iona Meets', as we learn about the fascinating lives of some of golf’s female pioneers.. Then, Beth and Becky go head-to-head in Par 3, Par 4, Par 5!

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Kupcho's First Major feat. The Jazzy Golfer

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000

This week on the Women's Golf Show, Jenni Falconer and Beth Allen are joined by golfing presenter The Jazzy Golfer!

The trio discuss Jennifer Kupcho's brilliant performance at the Chevron Championship and the wonderful Augusta National Women's Amateur, while also looking at the rest of the happenings in the women's game. Jasmine also talks about her Women's Golf Community, Iona Stephen meets an inspiring golfer, and the team take on Par3, Par 4, Par 5!

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The Season So Far & Chevron Championship Preview

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000

The Women's Golf Show is back!

The show that is all about women in golf returns with a bang! Jenni Falconer, with co-hosts Beth Allen and Ali Whitaker, run through all the hot topics in the women's game, with a review of the season so far, as well as previewing the Chevron Championship and the Augusta National Women's Amateur. The gang also introduce a new series from Iona Stephen who joins the show, and they take on a brand new quiz to start the series!

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The Women's Golf Show is back for 2022!

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000

The Women's Golf Show is returning for 2022!

Jenni Falconer will be joined by regular co-hosts, commentator Ali Whitaker and professional golfer Beth Allen, every two weeks for the rest of the year, bringing you all you need to know from the women's game.

Former pro Iona Stephen will also be featuring in every show as she heads out and about meeting the women who enjoy the game at every level.

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2021 Review and Winter Tips

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Jenni Falconer brings you the final bonus episode of The Women’s Golf Show in 2021, alongside golf presenter Iona Stephen and LPGA Tour star Gemma Dryburgh. The panel recount the memorable moments of the 2021 calendar, including the finale’s of the LPGA and LET seasons. Gemma gives the lowdown on how she secured her 2022 playing rights at the gruelling Q-Series in Alabama. There’s also a lookback at the Women’s Amateur Asia Pacific Championship, and a discussion of golf’s growth in Asia. Finally, the trio share their top tips for your golf game over the winter.

The Women’s Golf Show will return in 2022, so make sure to subscribe and let us know you’re listening using #WGS

Find highlights of WAAP and Georgia’s Guide to Golf - https://bit.ly/RandAYouTube

#FOREeveryone website - https://foreeveryone.randa.org/

Europe Seal Solheim Cup

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Jenni Falconer is joined by former Order of Merit winner on the Ladies European Tour, Beth Allen, and golf presenter George Harper Jr. to review an eventful Solheim Cup in Ohio. They look forward to some of those events you should keep your eye on in the coming months, and chat about the #FOREeveryone campaign and why everybody should give golf a go.

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Links

Women's Amateur Asia Pacific Championship: https://www.randa.org/Championships/WomensAmateurAsiaPacific
Girls Amateur U16 Championship:
https://www.randa.org/en/championships/girlsunder16amateurchampionship
#FOREeveryone: https://foreeveryone.randa.org/

USA’s Curtis Cup Comeback & Solheim Cup Preview

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Jenni Falconer takes a look back at the 2021 Curtis Cup with the help of the USA’s Rachel Kuehn, GB & Ireland’s Louise Duncan and broadcaster Sophie Walker. Then, it’s time to look ahead to the 17th Solheim Cup at the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio. Finally, the panel share some of the top tips they’ve learnt over the years.

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Links

All the action from the Curtis Cup: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknz4w9SPoHngBk5DcF9VjQ/videos
Watch the Golden Ticket Masterclasses: https://www.aigwomensopen.com/golden-ticket-campaign

Nordqvist’s Carnoustie Masterclass

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Jenni Falconer is joined by Alice Hewson and Golfweek writer Beth Ann Nichols to look back on a dramatic AIG Women’s Open. They also look ahead to the Curtis Cup, and hear from stars of both teams - Louise Duncan and Rose Zhang. Plus there’s reaction to the latest Solheim Cup team news.

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AIG Women's Open Preview - Welcome to The Women's Golf Show!

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0000

It’s the 1st episode of The Women’s Golf Show as Jenni Falconer is joined by Ladies European Tour and LPGA pro Olivia Cowan, plus player turned commentator Alison Whitaker to discuss their love of the game. They look back on recent events including the AIG Women’s Open Invitational and hear from one of those who took part - golf pro and social media star Olivia Cooke. Then, it’s a bumper preview of the AIG Women’s Open as Olivia and Alison give the lowdown on what to expect at Carnoustie.

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Watch the documentary ’SOPHIA’ here: bit.ly/SOPHIAFilm
See the highlights from the Girls Amateur Championships: bit.ly/FinalGirlsHighlights