Belen Mozo from Spain captured both the Ladies’ British Amateur title and the Girls’ British Open Amateur Championship in 2006, a first since Mickey Walker completed the same double in 1972. eat GOLF! caught up with the 18 year old, who has a handicap of plus four, after a round with the Peak Performance staff at the exclusive La Reserva Golf Club in Sotogrande.
How old were you when you started playing golf?
I started at eight, but I started tournaments at the age of ten. First I was having lessons when I finished school. I was doing tennis, basketball and golf, and I decided to keep with golf.
Did your parents encourage you?
My parents are not golfers. Just my brother, who is a professional. My mother has
started playing now.
Coming onto the golf scene quite young seems to be the trend now.
Does it pose any difficulties or put a lot of pressure on you?
With pressure I play better. Of course everyone has pressure and when you are younger there is maybe more.
