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Date of Birth: 25 August 1969
Place of Birth: Edinburgh
Current Residence: Orlando, Florida, and North Berwick, Scotland
Where do you train? All over
Nickname: Beany
Education: North Berwick High School and Stirling University, where I studied for a BA Hons in Financial Studies and also received and Honorary Masters Degree
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First sporting success? A Children’s competition at North Berwick Children’s Course
Finest sporting moment? Winning the Women’s British Open at Royal Lytham in 2009
Your tip for the top: Believe in yourself
First international / ‘big time’ call-up: Being selected for the 1989 British team to play against Europe
How do you feel when you know you are representing your team / country? A great sense of pride
How and why did you get involved in your sport? My parents and my brothers all played golf
What is your favourite moment in the history of sport? Jack Nicklaus coming from behind to win the 1986 US Masters tournament
Who has been the biggest influence on your sporting career? My family
Who has been your toughest opponent and why? Annika Sorenstam – she never made any mistakes.
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Three words that describe you: Calm, determined, dedicated
Who would you most like to meet? Steffi Graff
What is your most prized possession? My two children
What is your biggest passion away from sport? My family
Favourite sport(s) other than your own? Tennis
Top tips to relax? Be prepared
What is your ultimate ambition? Be Number One in the world
Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Not sure!!