Spain’s Noemi Jimenez is in her fifth year as a professional. The 25-year-old became a first time winner on the LET Access Series last year, claiming the VP Bank Ladies Open title. We get to know Noemi with a few quick questions…
What is your most unusual talent?
I like Latin dancing
How did you get into golf?
Because of my Dad
Who is your favourite golfer?
Jon Rahm
What’s your favourite club in your bag?
Putter
What’s been your biggest golfing achievement of your career?
Becoming European Team Champions in 2014 and 2nd in the individual in 2015.
Which is your favourite golf course?
Finca Cortesin
What is the one thing you could not live without?
Food!
What is your favourite food?
Paella
Who do you most look up to?
Rafa Nadal
How would you spend your perfect day?
Being in nature is my perfect day
Your favourite city?
Marbella
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Chocolate
Describe yourself in one word?
Fun
What would be your spirit animal, and why?
Cat – they are looking around, watching everything and very peaceful inside
What do you like doing besides playing golf?
I love to go shopping, meeting with my friends and dancing
If you could travel anywhere where would you go?
Italy
What’s your favourite karaoke song?
Got Don’t Stop The Music – Rhianna
What is your most memorable sporting moment?
The Solheim Cup when Anna Nordqvist made a hole in one, and the first tee at the Ryder Cup in Paris – it was amazing!
What’s your best golfing tip for a beginner?
Be patient and enjoy it
Do you have any superstitions before a round?
Never play a Titleist 3 and always listening to a certain audio from my mental coach
What’s in your golf bag besides golf balls and clubs?
Lip balm, sunscreen and headphones for my music, and food!
What are your goals for 2019?
I would love to win an event on LETAS or LET. And to qualify for the Women’s British Open and finish in the top 20
