Ladies of Golf: Elizabeth Nelson, writer & singer-songwriter

04/05/21 • 39 min

For this Ladies of Golf episode we welcomed a freaking rock star. Yes, really. Elizabeth Nelson is a singer-songwriter for the DC-based garage punk band The Paranoid Style. She is a regular contributor to The Ringer, Oxford American, Pitchfork and The Golfer's Journal. We talked about her love of the sport and its characters, her writing style and how music has a place in golf. Before we get into the interview, Abby recaps the busy weekend for women’s golf, including Tsubasa Kajitani’s victory at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur and Patty Tavatanakit’s wire-to-wire win at the ANA Inspiration. Lydia Ko made a huge run during the final round, posting a 62 to tie the 18-hole scoring record at the ANA. Meanwhile, Patty delivered a flawless final round to become the first rookie to win the ANA Inspiration since Juli Inkster in 1984. She put on a clinic AND delivered fireworks, people.

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Ladies of Golf: Mombo Ngu, GenZ Council

It’s the beginning of major szn! Abby shares a quick recap of the Kia Classic, where Inbee Park captured her 21st victory - what a legend. This week we look forward to the ANA Inspiration and the Augusta National Women’s Amateur. Abby’s not a betting woman, but she shares who to keep an eye on at the ANA and reflects on the first ANWA. We welcomed Mombo Ngu as our next Ladies of Golf feature. Mombo is a sophomore at the University of Florida and member of the GenZ Council. The council is a group of students who have participated in LPGA*USGA Girls Golf, First Tee or Youth on Course and bring to light what they experience in the sport as well as present solutions. Mombo shares how she was introduced to the sport, her ups and downs with golf, and how she hopes more people will play. We know she’s a leader to watch. Enjoy!

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Ladies of Golf: Rachel Dickson, artist

Abby welcomes Rachel Dickson, an Austin-based artist to the Fore the Ladies podcast for its next Ladies of Golf feature. Rachel shares why she left her role in the sports industry to pursue art as a career and her foray into the golf world as both an artist and a new golfer. We hope you enjoy the conversation brought to you by the USGA!Follow Rachel on Instagram @racheldicksongolf and find her work at racheldicksonart.com.