Keely Chiericato, who hails from South East London, is looking to improve her confidence on and off the golf course this season and learn to trust her swing for 2017 to improve her scoring. We get to know Keely with a few quick questions…
Who is your favourite golfer?
This is a person that I have worked with at my home club and he is very supportive and encouraging – Warren Bennett
What’s your favourite club in your bag?
Driver, because I can hit it really hard
What’s been your biggest golfing achievement of your career?
I was the first female professional golfer in PGA history to win a pro-am in a male dominated field
What’s your favourite golf course?
I really enjoy Sunningdale
What is the one thing you could not live without?
Chocolate and my dog
Who do you most look up to?
My parents and loved ones
What is your favourite food?
Spaghetti Bolognaise
How would you spend your perfect day?
Walking my dog down the beach and having fish and chips and a cider
Your favourite city?
Rome
Describe yourself in one word?
Sarcastic
What do you like doing besides playing golf?
I like going to the gym and spending time with my friends
If you could travel anywhere where would you go?
I would love to go on a safari in Africa
What’s your best golfing tip for a beginner?
Don’t grip the club too hard
Do you have any superstitions before a round?
No
What is your most memorable sporting moment?
The last Ryder Cup
Do you listen to music before your round?
Sometimes
What’s in your golf bag besides golf balls and clubs?
Lots of food and drink
What are your goals for 2017?
To continue to develop my swing and trusting it on the golf course