Magdalena Simmermacher from Argentina is a new member for 2019. Magdalena´s goal for her rookie season is to have a good first year competing as a professional golfer. We get to know Magdalena with a few quick questions…
Who is your favourite golfer?
Phil Mickelson
What’s your favourite club in your bag?
Putter
What’s been your biggest golfing achievement of your career?
Being named Conference USA Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 2018, while studying at Old Dominion University
Which is your favourite golf course?
Red Sky Golf Fazio Course, Vail Colorado
What is the one thing you could not live without?
My family
What is your favourite food?
Asado
Who do you most look up to?
My dad
How would you spend your perfect day?
Traveling, being outside visiting places with beautiful landscapes
Your favourite city?
Prague
Describe yourself in one word?
Tenacious
What do you like doing besides playing golf?
Playing other sports like tennis or field hockey, painting, drawing and to spend time with my family and friends
If you could travel anywhere where would you go?
Australia, New Zealand or Greece
What is your most memorable sporting moment?
When I won the Argentine National Amateur Ranking 2013-2014 and earned a spot to represent Argentina in my first World Amateur Team Championships in Japan
What’s your best golfing tip for a beginner?
Believe in you and practice all you can, especially putting. There is not just one way to shoot low scores, just find your way and trust yourself!
Do you have any superstitions before a round?
Not really I just like to mark my ball right before the round on the first tee box
What’s in your golf bag besides golf balls and clubs?
Not much, I try to keep it light. Sunscreen, water, some snacks and my headphones to practice
What are your goals for 2019?
Have a good start of my professional career competing on the LET Access Series and have fun out there playing the sport I love
