lopez

LPGA Tour

ROLE AT LPGA

LPGA Tour Player

YEAR JOINED THE LPGA

2016

COLLEGE

University of Arkansas

WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF AND WHEN DID YOU START PLAYING?

My dad introduced me to the game at the age of 5; I did several different sports at the time. I did gymnastics, dancing classes, tennis, and golf. My first hole in one was at the age of 7 with a 7 iron, 83 yards from the pin. That made me fall in love with this sport.

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO MAKE GOLF YOUR CAREER?

I looked up to Lorena Ochoa; I grew up dreaming of being just like her. At the age of 16, I won the “Callaway Junior World Championship” and that was my pass to get a scholarship at the University of Arkansas.

WHY DO YOU RECOMMEND GOLF TO MORE WOMEN AND GIRLS?

Because playing golf makes you a strong, bold, patient, and disciplined woman in the inside. Because there is no better feeling than proving to yourself that you can be better every single day of your life. Because golf will teach you to be kind and respectful to yourself, and will make you work hard to accomplish your dreams.

HOW CAN GOLF BE MORE WELCOMING TO HISPANIC WOMEN AND GIRLS?

Every single girl can play and be the best golfer they can be! Everyone can dream and work to be the best player in the planet...this sport is for everyone, golf is an inclusive sport that unites all cultures around the world.

ADVICE TO YOUR YOUNGER SELF?

Be as precise as you want be, but always, always focus on the good stuff. Admire even the most insignificant details in your daily life.

WHO WOULD BE IN YOUR DREAM FOURSOME?

Tiger Woods, Serena Williams and Shakira.

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Gaby Lopez