Q and A With Wilhelmina 7 Women

[Bag Chatter]

We know that the W⁷ are athletic, intelligent, and exceptional ambassadors for the LPGA and women’s golf.  Each has been playing the game of golf  for many years, some starting in early childhood and others through college.  The group represent women from around the globe and I’ve selected some interview questions to highlight their unique personalities and experiences:

Stacy Prammanasudh: 

Q. Was it frustrating or satisfying to finish one career victory short of beating University of Tulsa alum Nancy Lopez’s record for college tourneys won?

A. It was not frustrating at all to have one less win than Nancy. She is a legend in golf and to be mentioned in the same context as her is a privilege

Q. Who is the best drinker in the W⁷?

A. The best drinker? Well we all can chug H₂0 with the best of them!!

Mikaela Parmlid :

Q. What were the first thoughts that went through your mind when you were notified that you had been chosen for the W⁷?

A. I was very excited; I have tried to find an agency like Wilhelmina for several years that is going to help market women’s golf in magazines and media beyond the traditional golf population. I am thrilled to be part of it and cannot wait to see what will happen in the future.

Q. How long did it take you to say yes?

A. I  had already thought about it when they asked me, so for me it took no time at all.

Q. Where do you want this whole W⁷ journey to take you?

A. To fun and exciting experiences outside the golf course with a group of really great girls. It has just started so I do not really know where it is all heading. We have received lots of media exposure and have done some fun photo shoots. I want the group to be extremely competitive but at the same time help each other out on and off the golf course.

Q. How young were you when you started playing? What was the most fascinating part of the game at first?

A. I was probably around 6 and in the beginning it was just a fun game me and my brother and some friends were playing in the backyard. We made golf courses with golf holes around the neighborhood yards. The game was played with plastic balls so we did not smash windows because we had to cross and zigzag between the houses. It was all a really fun game to me for a long time and I did not take it seriously until I was around 14 and started to play competitively and with the Swedish National team. I was busy with many other sports when I was really young like tennis, table tennis, soccer, and team handball to mention a few.

Sandra Gal:

Q. What were the first thought that went through your mind when you were notified that you had been chosen for the W⁷?

A. Well, I have been talking to Wilhelmina even before the whole W⁷ concept was being discussed. I liked the agency and their different approach and opportunities they present. When Wilhelmina told me about the W⁷ I thought it was a pretty cool idea that could have a positive impact on women’s golf.

Q. Where do you want this whole W⁷ journey to take you?

A. Besides golf the W⁷ will open up different opportunities for me, which are challenging and will also be fun. I was always interested in design and painting and believed that fashion may be the field I could engage in. With respect to endorsements I believe I can promote a company’s product and bring it to their specific target market.

Q. How young were you when you started playing? What was the most fascinating part of the game at first?

A. I was six years old when I first held a club in my hands and swung it. But I didn’t take it serious until I was about 14. I always liked to bomb my Driver.

Q. How competitive are you on a scale of 1 to 10?

A. I am actually very competitive, probably 8-10. I want to become the best I can be in my sport, but that doesn’t mean I am focused on beating other players. I am focused on beating the course and challenging myself.

 

 Johanna Head:

Q. Why did you sign up with Wilhelmina?

A. I have found as an English player on an American tour it is hard to get representation, so when I heard about Wilhelmina I was really impressed that they wanted to represent international players, not just Americans.  I really like their concept of getting seven girls together as a team. It widens the market on and off the golf course, as we can endorse products together or separately.

Q. What was your reaction when you were invited to join?

A. I was very excited. I wanted to be part of this concept.

Q. What does it mean to you to be part of the group?

A. The seven of us have all taken on board that we are a team.  We play for ourselves, but also look out for each other to do well, as it will help us all.

 

 

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