Gaby Lopez is living her dream playing on the LPGA Tour, she has teed it up three times thus far and has recorded a season-best T17 finish at the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open. The Mexico City, Mexico native took a few moments to answer questions to give fans a chance to get to know her a little better as she starts her rookie season on the LPGA Tour.
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1. What is your favorite memory on the golf course?
I made a hole-in-one at the 2015 Lorena Ochoa Invitational and my grandpa, mom and friends were all there to see it.
2. Which courses are on your bucket list?
Pebble Beach and St. Andrews
3. Whose swing would you love to have?
Lee Westwood's for tempo.
4. Biggest Accomplishment in golf?
Runner-up finish at the 2015 NCAA National Championships and earning my LPGA card.
5. Who is the first person you called when you earned your LPGA Tour card.
My dad and Shauna (University of Arkansas coach)
6. How do you eat healthy when traveling?
Protein bars, I travel with my snacks and drink a ton of water
7. What are your favorite clubs in your bag?
My driver and putter
8. Something you may not know about Gaby?
She's loves to dance, she is a super extroverted person and loves chocolate.
9. How were you introduced to the game of golf?
My dad
10. First set of clubs?
Wood made woods and U.S. Kids Clubs
11. What do you love most about playing golf?
I challenge myself and I learn something new everyday.
12. Why did you want to make a career of playing golf?
I love the game and I want to transmit to people my passion about this sport.
13. Lowest round?
66
14. How do you feel about earning your 2016 LPGA Tour card?
Satisfied and amazingly happy
15. Goals for this season on the LPGA Tour?
Give myself chances, be present, gain confidence in every tournament and to get a win.
16. Favorite course to play?
Harbor Town
17. What type of course fits your game?
Long courses and Bermuda
18. What is your favorite way to stay in shape?
Workout and eat healthy
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