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A QUICK 18 WITH KARIS DAVIDSON

A QUICK 18 WITH KARIS DAVIDSON

Getting to know the 19-year-old Queenslander, playing in her first 72-hole professional tournament: the Oates Vic Open, where she was lying in second, a stroke behind Minjee Lee, heading into the final round.

Where are you from?

I was born in Innerleithan in Scotland and I’ve been living in the Gold Coast since I was nine years old.

When and why did you start playing golf?

My dad got me into it and I loved it and kept going.

Do you have any siblings?

A younger brother, but he is more into scooter racing.

Who is your favourite golfer?

Tiger Woods.

What’s been your biggest golfing achievement of your career?

I’ve just turned professional and qualified for the Japanese JLPGA tour.

What is your favourite club in your bag?

Putter.

Home golf course?

Sanctuary Cove.

Who do you most look up to?

My mum.

What is your favourite food?

Pulled pork.

How would you spend your perfect day?

On the golf course.

Your favourite city?

London.

Any hidden talent?

No.

Describe yourself in one word? 

Giggly.

What do you like doing except playing golf?

Watching movies (favourite Bridget Jones’s Diary.)

If you could travel anywhere where would you go?

Greece.

Do you have any superstitions before a round?

No.

Do you listen to music before your round?

No, only when I’m practising.

Goals for 2018?

To keep my card in Japan.


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