Imagine a life where you earned a living playing golf at exotic locations around the world! Well, these ladies have done it. They have taken their professional golf skills to play in 32 tournaments across 13 countries, through LPGA.
Want to know more about their lifestyle? Below are interviews from Canadian sensation Brooke Henderson, LPGA vet Ryann O’Toole, and rising star Alison Lee.
At age 18, Brooke Henderson has won numerous amateur tournaments and was the top-ranked woman amateur golfer in the world before turning professional in December 2014.
PORTLAND, OR – AUGUST 16: Brooke Henderson of Canada poses with the trophy after her 21 strokes under par victory during the final round of the LPGA Cambia Portland Classic at Columbia Edgewater Country Club on August 16, 2015 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
Which countries did you play in during the past year (2015)?
I played in France, Scotland, Bahamas, Canada and the United States.
What do you enjoy most about travel?
I love being able to go around the world and experience different cultures, landscapes, food and everything! It’s amazing getting to see new places and meet new people.
Do you get enough time to go out and explore the local culture?
I definitely try to as much as I can. It’s pretty busy traveling and also playing every week, but I try to go see unique things or landmarks in each city. For example when we played in San Francisco, we went to see the Golden Gate Bridge.
What have been some of your most insightful moments of 2015?
Winning the 2015 Cambia Portland Classic was definitely the highlight of my season. On top of that, two top-five finishes at Major championship tournaments. Winning an LPGA Tour event is a dream I’ve had since I was a little girl and to do so at my age was more than I could have even hoped for.
When you are on Tour, how do you maintain a healthy lifestyle?
The LPGA takes pretty good care of everyone. They offer a fitness trailer with plenty of equipment that we can all use whenever we’d like.
What do you like most about golf?
I like how age or gender does not affect the success of a player. I started playing when I was three and my great grandmother played into her 90s. I also like all the values it teaches you – honesty, integrity, perseverance.
Besides golf, what are your other passions?
Outside of golf, I always like to do a little bit of reading and I enjoy spending time with my family and friends whenever I can. I also enjoy watching hockey. The Ottawa Senators are my favorite team, so I try to watch them whenever I can!
Do you play for any charities? If so which ones, and why?
We started our own charity tournament last summer in my hometown, which we raised money for developmentally disabled people. As a result, we were able to donate money to a variety of people, like a guy who broke his neck and is still working on being able to walk again. We’re also working on getting a foundation set up called the Team Henderson Foundation.
Click here to part 2 of this interview.
If you are inspired to play golf around the world, join Go Eat Give’s 3rd annual charity golf fundraiser on November 7, 2016 at Laurel Springs Golf Club in Suwanee, Georgia.
