Beth Allen Finds Home and Success in Europe

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How does your career differ from the golf careers of your American peers?

It was a brave choice to head to Europe on my own, but it was right for me. I played an L.P.G.A. event in Mexico during my rookie year, and three years later, I used golf as a vehicle to see the world on the L.E.T.

Since the start of my career in 2005, so many of my American friends are no longer playing tournament golf. I never thought I would outlast them.

You once said you “never wanted to be the best player in the world.” Do you still feel that way?

I have been able to earn a living doing something that I love. I have never been too caught up in rankings. When I was leading the L.E.T.’s Order of Merit in 2016, I was certainly aware of that, and I wanted to win the bonus money. Of course, it would be great to be world No. 1, but I know what it takes to do that, and at my age, it probably is not attainable. I’m just proud that I am still able to compete.

What does it mean to be the L.E.T.’s only American winner of the Order of Merit?

I’m still the first and only American to win the L.E.T. Order of Merit, and that is the one achievement that makes me most proud. Making history is special, and my love for the Ladies European Tour is very strong.

How do you define success in your career?

It’s hard not to define success by wins, but it is also hard to win. There are some great players who have never won a major or any tournament at all.

Sometimes, I struggle with the idea that I haven’t done very well on the L.P.G.A., the best tour in the world. I’ve had some good weeks there, but never a great full season. I don’t know if that will ever happen for me because I’m strictly playing in Europe right now. I won’t rule out going back to the L.P.G.A., but I can honestly say I feel that I’ve had a successful career, and it has surpassed my expectations.



Source : NYtimes