Getting to Know Meghan MacLaren

England´s Meghan MacLaren has shown her determination this season with a win already under her belt, at the Azores Ladies Open. We get to know Meghan with a few quick questions…

Who is your favourite golfer?

It was Tiger Woods now its Dustin Johnson… the way he hits it is just unreal.

What’s your favourite club in your bag?

My putter

What’s been your biggest golfing achievement of your career?

Probably when I was an amateur winning the European Teams with England or The Curtis Cup with GB and I…it was quite special.

Which is your favourite golf course?

Probably Woburn.

What is the one thing you could not live without?

Coffee – everybody knows this.

Who do you most look up to?

My sister, plus if I don’t say my sister she won’t be happy!

What is your favourite food?

Chocolate.

How would you spend your perfect day?

Playing golf with my family but I don’t know if that would go well or not and just chilling by the beach.

Your favourite city?

Newcastle.

Describe yourself in one word?

Determined.

What do you like doing besides playing golf?

Spending time with my sister and listening to music, just chilling and switching off a little bit.

If you could travel anywhere where would you go?

America has got a lot of cool places, I would like to spend some more time in New York.

What’s your best golfing tip for a beginner?

Just keep practising and don’t worry if things go wrong, it will turn right at some point.

Do you have any superstitions before a round?

Not really as long as I get my coffee I’m good.

What is your most memorable sporting moment?

Watching Newcastle Football Club win the League at the end of this season – it was pretty special.

Do you listen to music before your round?

Not anymore, I used to but I’m trying to be a bit more game focused in my pre-round preparation.

What are your goals for 2017?

Just keep doing what I’m doing… really keep improving and at the end of the year to be a better player than I am now.