Scotland’s Gabrielle Macdonald produced her best career finish at the recent Santander Golf Tour LETAS Valencia, finishing in a tie for 10th place. We get to know Gabrielle with a few quick questions…
What is your most unusual talent?
I was a massive Harry Potter fan when I was younger, I used to know a lot about that
How did you get into golf?
My father introduced me to the game
Who is your favourite golfer?
Jordan Spieth
What’s your favourite club in your bag?
Putter, had it for a long time
What’s been your biggest golfing achievement of your career?
Winning the Scottish Amateur in 2014
Which is your favourite golf course?
Prestwick
What is the one thing you could not live without?
My family
What is your favourite food?
PMexican – Chicken wraps!
Who do you most look up to?
My Mum and Dad have probably been the best role models in my life
How would you spend your perfect day?
Somewhere sunny, go out for breakfast, lazy morning, go to the beach or play golf
Your favourite city?
Edinburgh
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Binge watching something on Netflix!
Describe yourself in one word?
Driven
What would be your spirit animal, and why?
My favourite animal is a dog, they’re friendly and loyal
What do you like doing besides playing golf?
Eating out, travelling, going to the gym, reading
If you could travel anywhere where would you go?
Probably Australia, I’ve been to the west coast but not over east
What’s your favourite karaoke song?
I’m terrible at singing – Spice Girls Wannabe
What is your most memorable sporting moment?
Europe winning the Ryder Cup at Medinah
What’s your best golfing tip for a beginner?
Just practice, lots of practice
Do you have any superstitions before a round?
Don’t really have any, I tend to do the same warm up
What’s in your golf bag besides golf balls and clubs?
Food, my phone, some training aids
What are your goals for 2019?
To get my LET card
