Lorena Ochoa
Lorena Ochoa
Lorena Ochoa Reyes;born 15 November 1981) is a Mexican professional golfer who played on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour from 2003 to 2010, and was the top-ranked female golfer in the world for over three years, from April 2007 to her retirement in May 2010. As the first Mexican golfer of either gender to be ranked number one in the world, she is considered the best Mexican golfer and the best Latin American female golfer of all time...
ProfessionGolfer
Date of Birth15 November 1981
behind best came chance chances friday gave good happy opportunity run win
I gave myself a chance to win the tournament. I came from behind and I had a really good run on Friday and Saturday. I was just happy that I had an opportunity and I did my best ... The more chances I have, the better.
ball birdie close frustrated hit key left truth
The truth is I hit the ball well and I'm a little frustrated I didn't make more birdies. The key was I didn't make a lot of putts because I wasn't close to the hole. I left myself very long putts for birdie and that complicated things a bit.
long trying moments
I'm just trying to enjoy my moment, and I would like to enjoy it for a long time.
winning play giving
I play for me and I play to win, but it gives me great pleasure to represent Mexico.
hard-work winning practice
I work hard. I like to practice. I like to win. I want to be the best.
kids golf play
That's my goal-more public courses in Mexico. I want to make sure little kids in Mexico can play golf.
girl sports mexican
I really hope that what we are doing inspires young Mexican girls not to be afraid to get involved in sports.
winning want i-can-do-it
I want to win every single tournament because I know I can do it.
cheer support mexico
Mexico is always cheering for me, always showing great support.
country people example
It is of great importance to me to be an example for young people of my country.
rooms stills
I still have room to improve ... there are things I could do better.
nice mean thinking
I always want to take everybody down! But I think you can do it with a smile on your face and be nice and talking to them. You don't have to be mean or rude.
blessing being-thankful way
I'll always be thankful for what I have right now. I feel that it's been a blessing. But I know my time will come. It's just the way life is.
moving laughing able
I hit a lot of bad shots, but you just need to laugh about them, be able to have a smile on your face, and just keep moving.