Date: February 14, 2013
Author: Golf Australia

Profile: Kristie Smith

Tour: Ladies European Tour
Resides: Perth, Australia
Twitter: @nikegolfchick

 

About Kristie

Date of Birth:
07/08/88

 

Most memorable moment:
Winning the NZ Women's Open 2011

Coach:
Ian Triggs

Low round:
62 Royal Pines GC at the ANZ Ladies Masters in 2009

Membership:
Royal Perth GC

Favourite sporting team:
West Coast Eagles

Favourite golfer:
Suzann Petterson

Favourite food:
Love my icecream.

Past results:
2012 Tate & Lyle Players Championship winner (LPGA Symetra Tour)
Winner of the ALPG OOM 2010/11
Winner of the NZ Women's Open 2011
Winner of the Royal Canberra Ladies Classic 2010.

What has been the most notable difference between competing as an Amateur to a Professional?
You're competing to make your own living now not to make national teams and win silverware.

Who has been your biggest influence in your development as a golfer and a person?
My parents for sure.