South Africa’s Nicole Garcia has had an exciting few weeks, scoring two holes-in-one in her last three tournaments. We caught up with Nicole and asked her a few quick questions…
Who is your favourite golfer?
Out of the men, I would say Tiger Woods. From the women I would probably say Lee-Anne Pace. She’s got something a little bit different than many women have
What’s your favourite club in your bag?
My driver
What’s been your biggest golfing achievement of your career?
Qualifying for the US Women’s Open and the Women’s British Open in my first year on tour (2014, LET)
Which is your favourite golf course?
George Golf Club in South Africa
What is the one thing you could not live without?
My cats
What is your favourite food?
I love eggs
Who do you most look up to?
My parents
How would you spend your perfect day?
It could go two ways: being at home having a braai with friends or spending the day out at a vineyard
Your favourite city?
Prague
Describe yourself in one word?
Bubbly
What do you like doing besides playing golf?
I like to draw and eating. There’s nothing better than going to have a good lunch or dinner
If you could travel anywhere where would you go?
Home
What is your most memorable sporting moment?
Watching Jacques Kallis play his last test match and he scored 100 and we were there as friends, it was nice
What’s your best golfing tip for a beginner?
Don’t give up
Do you have any superstitions before a round?
No
What’s in your golf bag besides golf balls and clubs?
My cousin’s house keys, she lives in Dubai. I took them and I forgot to give them back, I went home with them so now I’m just going to keep them in there so if I ever have to stop over I have keys
What are your goals for 2018?
To finish top 20 on the LET order of merit and qualify for the LPGA and if not, to gain Symetra status
