Credit: Joakim Serrander, Folket

Name: Anna Nordqvist
Born: June 10, 1987 in Eskilstuna, Sweden
Residence: Orlando, Florida
Height: 6”
Education: Arizona State University 2006-2008
Started playing golf: Age 13
Turned pro: January, 2009
Member of LPGA, LET and PGA of Sweden

“I have always dreamed big… I believe there are no shortcuts to success and ever since I was little I have worked really hard to achieve my goals and make my dreams come true.

I grew up in the town of Eskilstuna, Sweden, along with my two brothers and parents. I got involved in many different sports from an early age and shared the athletic interest with the rest of my family. I didn’t pick up the golf until I was 13 when I refused to be the worst golfer in the family. Through golf, I have been fortunate to meet so many special people and got to experience so many spectacular things over the years.

When I was 18, I got recruited by Arizona State University (ASU) and my decision to come to ASU is the best decision I’ve ever made. I grew a lot as a person, and as a golfer, while at ASU. Though I left ASU after 2,5 years to pursue my dream of playing professional golf, coming to ASU was the best thing that ever happened to me.

I strive to be the best I can be. I always try to learn and improve myself as a golfer, and as a person. I am living my dream and I get motivated to take on the challenges I have to face on and off the course.

I really enjoy the journey and I wouldn’t change it for anything! I am very thankful to have such a supportive team around me, who believes in me and who is always there for me. I look forward to continuing living my dream and thank you to everyone who follows me and supports me. Remember, it is the journey that brings us happiness, not the destination.”

Anna