Maha Haddioui, the first Arab golfer to earn a playing card on the Ladies European Tour a decade ago is a true trailblazer in the world of golf. Her achievements have inspired countless women in the region to pursue their golf dreams.
But what does it really take to make it, and stay, in professional golf? Often dubbed one of the toughest individual sports, the odds are incredibly slim. Add to that the unique challenges faced by women in the sport, fewer tournaments, smaller prize purses, and limited visibility, and you get a career demanding immense resilience.
Maha, however, gambled on herself, and it paid off! She not only secured her LET tour card but went on to represent Morocco in two Olympic Games (Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2021), even scoring an epic hole-in-one at the latter, a career highlight.
In this candid episode, published on October 2nd, 2023, we delve into Maha’s journey into golf and the profound joy it brings her. More importantly, we discuss the incredible mental fortitude and discipline required to sustain a career at the top level.
Maha shares her strategies for staying cool under pressure, the power of visualization for success, and her insights on the evolving face of golf, including significant moves by regional countries to elevate the women’s game.
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