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DRIVING This year’s club representative in the Singapore Golf Association
Inter-Associate Members League, Iveta Henderson grew up with sports
WITH PASSION playing a big part in her life. Her love for golf is evident in the time
and effort she expends to improve her game.
When and why did you
start golfng?
My frst lesson was in 2005 at the Iveta Henderson
PGA Superstore in Atlanta, Georgia.
To help promote the game, the store Ordinary member since 2013
organized free clinics for ladies. As
I used to play volleyball and tennis
on a regular basis, golf seemed too
slow for me and I had no interest Why did you join
in it. However, after my frst lesson, my golf kaki?
I found it to be both mentally and
physically challenging, and I just When I decided to return to golf
fell in love with the game. after a break for almost 4 years, I
needed to transfer my handicap
from Australia. Amongst the few
How often do you golf? clubs I approached, my golf kaki
My coach encourages me to play was the most effcient in addressing
at least once a week. On top of my concerns. The transition period
that, I have weekly golf lessons and during the handicap transfer was
practice at the driving range 2 – 3 very smooth as well.
times a week. My golf has improved
tremendously since moving to What is your favourite
Singapore. I credit my coach Greg golf course?
Anketell for his guidance and
encouragement. It has to be Marina Bay Golf Course.
Conveniently located near the city,
it is also a beautiful course – always
How was the experience in great condition and has plenty of
playing in SGA League? challenging hazards. Its tee times
I enjoyed playing the SGA league; suit my busy schedule as well.
it is different from a social game.
It gives everyone a platform to What is your most memorable
golf competitively with other club golf experience?
players locally.
It would be winning the 2008 Fisher
& Paykel Classic State Level in NSW
What about golf appeals Australia, and then fnishing second
most to you? in the national fnals in 2009. I was
also extremely lucky, experiencing a
I love challenges and golf is defnitely hole-in-one not once, but TWICE!
one of the most challenging sports.
I am constantly trying to beat my
best score and lower my handicap. My dream golf holiday...
It is very addictive and I fnd it ...would be to travel to Florida
hard to stay away from the greens! and participate in a golf program
In addition, I have also met some by The ANNIKA Academy. This is
wonderful friends through golf. because Annika Sorenstam is my
favourite golfer and I admire her
Does your family golf? talent and dedication to the sport.
My husband plays occasionally. I
am hoping that my daughter, who
is three years old, will pick up golf Know someone you would like to see
soon so we can all play together as featured as Member of the Month?
a family. Share your recommendations with
us at contact@mygolfkaki.com
DRIVING This year’s club representative in the Singapore Golf Association
Inter-Associate Members League, Iveta Henderson grew up with sports
WITH PASSION playing a big part in her life. Her love for golf is evident in the time
and effort she expends to improve her game.
When and why did you
start golfng?
My frst lesson was in 2005 at the Iveta Henderson
PGA Superstore in Atlanta, Georgia.
To help promote the game, the store Ordinary member since 2013
organized free clinics for ladies. As
I used to play volleyball and tennis
on a regular basis, golf seemed too
slow for me and I had no interest Why did you join
in it. However, after my frst lesson, my golf kaki?
I found it to be both mentally and
physically challenging, and I just When I decided to return to golf
fell in love with the game. after a break for almost 4 years, I
needed to transfer my handicap
from Australia. Amongst the few
How often do you golf? clubs I approached, my golf kaki
My coach encourages me to play was the most effcient in addressing
at least once a week. On top of my concerns. The transition period
that, I have weekly golf lessons and during the handicap transfer was
practice at the driving range 2 – 3 very smooth as well.
times a week. My golf has improved
tremendously since moving to What is your favourite
Singapore. I credit my coach Greg golf course?
Anketell for his guidance and
encouragement. It has to be Marina Bay Golf Course.
Conveniently located near the city,
it is also a beautiful course – always
How was the experience in great condition and has plenty of
playing in SGA League? challenging hazards. Its tee times
I enjoyed playing the SGA league; suit my busy schedule as well.
it is different from a social game.
It gives everyone a platform to What is your most memorable
golf competitively with other club golf experience?
players locally.
It would be winning the 2008 Fisher
& Paykel Classic State Level in NSW
What about golf appeals Australia, and then fnishing second
most to you? in the national fnals in 2009. I was
also extremely lucky, experiencing a
I love challenges and golf is defnitely hole-in-one not once, but TWICE!
one of the most challenging sports.
I am constantly trying to beat my
best score and lower my handicap. My dream golf holiday...
It is very addictive and I fnd it ...would be to travel to Florida
hard to stay away from the greens! and participate in a golf program
In addition, I have also met some by The ANNIKA Academy. This is
wonderful friends through golf. because Annika Sorenstam is my
favourite golfer and I admire her
Does your family golf? talent and dedication to the sport.
My husband plays occasionally. I
am hoping that my daughter, who
is three years old, will pick up golf Know someone you would like to see
soon so we can all play together as featured as Member of the Month?
a family. Share your recommendations with
us at contact@mygolfkaki.com
