Jacqueline Hedwall
Sweden’s Jacqueline Hedwall turned professional in 2012, playing the majority of the LETAS season. Jacqueline’s best finish came at the Samso Ladies Open where she finished in a tie for 14th place. The young Swede answers 18 quick questions for us…
1. Best golf tip?
Keep your eyes on the ball and swing with a good tempo.
2. Hidden Talent?
I don’t think I have any hidden talents, but I’m a pretty good football player.
3. Biggest fear?
Spiders, snakes, and small animals overall.
4. Superstitions?
I need to start each round with three new tees in my pocket and then a number 3 golf ball.
5. Dream foursome?
Rory McIlroy, Shaun White, Ben Crenshaw.
6. Favourite non-golf athlete?
Robin Söderling.
7. What do you like / prefer to cook when you are at home with friends?
Pancakes 😉
8. Words to live by (motto)?
If you can dream it, you can do it.
9. Favourite club?
Driver. But I like my wedges a lot too.
10. Favourite distance and shot you love to practice?
85 meters.
11. On your playlist?
I listen to pretty much everything but there is at least one song by Gavin DeGraw and the Script on my playlists.
12. Favourite golfer?
Rory McIlroy.
13. Lowest round ever (year, name of tournament and golf course)?
Helen Holm at Royal Troon. Last round I shot -8.
14. Age I first broke 70?
When I was 18.
15. What clubs are in my bag?
A good mix.
16. Place that you would love to escape?
Somewhere by the sea.
17. Any extravagance?
If anything I buy too much ice cream.
18. What is the quality you appreciate the most?
I’m competitive and I like helping other people to succeed with their dreams. Those are both two qualities I love having.
