Becoming A Interviewer: Why Is Golf Your Grandma?

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Allison: Grandma. Interviewer: (07:12) Why is golf your grandma? Allison: So my grandmother grew up, actually her family, they were members of a club where women were not allowed to play. So the minute I was old enough to swing a club, it was like, “You're playing golf,” because she missed out on something in her childhood. Now, she’s crazy. She's like hole-in-ones. That's all she does. Interviewer: (07:34) She golfs a lot. Allison: Oh yes, she's retired. That's what retired people get to do. I'm looking forward to it. Interviewer: (07:38) So tell me about you as a golfer today. Allison: I wanted to be a professional golfer when I was very young and had ambitions and college scholarship offers and all that jazz. It became a love-hate relationship. …show more content…

Allison: Yes! Interviewer: (08:05) Is it also friends? Allison: Yes. Now, it's strictly social. I'm not competitive anymore. Now, it's just about the cold glass of something and a good time. Interviewer: (08:15) Do you feel differently about golf as a game now that it's not competitive? Allison: Absolutely. Interviewer: (08:20) How? How does it feel now? Allison: When I was a young, it was a competition. I had this crazy goal. I wanted to be like Michelle Wie, but let's be honest, I'm too short for that. (Laughter.) I hated it when I would hit a bad show, and now, it's like, “Whatever. I'm having fun.” I'm outside, I'm not behind the desk. Just totally changed, like a 180. Interviewer: (08:42) Kiana, how about you? Who is golf if it were a member of your family? Kiana: It would probably have to be my godchild. Interviewer: (08:49) What are you telling me there? Kiana: Because it's a learning experience. Every time I go out, I learn something. I'm a beginner golfer. Interviewer: (08:58) When did you take up the sport? Kiana: About a year ago. Interviewer: (09:00) Why? What prompted you to do …show more content…

(Laughter.) The older I got, it became more for business too. I'm in the medical industry, so a lot of doctors, they want to go golfing, can't take them golfing. It's a social thing. People are always at golf tournaments, charity events. They're guy friends and even boyfriends. I remember begging a boyfriend, “Please, let me go golfing with you.” “You're going to hate this.” I did it first. “This is so boring. You guys are mad the whole time.” But then once you learn, you get better, you're like, “Okay, I get it.” Interviewer: (11:45) Are you mad the whole time? Taylor: No, because I have a few drinks. Now that I'm over my competitive face, I've gotten out of that stage (11:56 inaudible) but when it's social I'm okay. Interviewer: (11:59) Lauren, who is golf as a member of your family? Lauren: The obvious choice for me would be my dad because that's who I always play with, but if you're talking about my relationship with golf, it's tumultuous, so it's going to be my mom (laughter). When it's good, it's really good. We have a great relationship. I'm super close with her. But when we’re butting heads, it's oil and water. Interviewer: (12:26) How often do you go? Where do you golf? When do you golf? Lauren: I'm freelance so I can make my own schedule, so I probably golf way more than I should.

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