My ultimate goal is to play on the LPGA Tour, and
every day I am driven to get there by my family.
They help me look toward my goal of becoming a
professional, and I am driven to get there because
of their love and support. Every time I am out on
the course, I try to do my best, to make my family
proud.
WHAT
DRIVES
YOU?
grade Senior
cats or dogs? Dogs. I have
one dog at home.
who’s your favorite golfer?
Lee Bo-mee, a female
golfer from South Korea. I
like her because she is kind
and plays very well. She is
my role model.
favorite sport besides golf?
Table tennis
favorite food? Sushi
favorite clothing brand? Dior.
I love designer clothes.
favorite golf course? Any of
the courses at St. Andrew’s
Golf Links in Scotland. It’s so
beautiful there and the
courses are incredible!
which tournament would
you most like to win?
Women’s Open
why are you passionate about
golf? I like golf because it
really pushes me both
mentally and physically.
how has IJGA improved your
golf game? The friends I have
met at IJGA have really helped
me become a better golfer.
I have discovered that I need
a strong group of friends and
family supporting me to
make me a better golfer. I’m
grateful for all of my friends’
suggestions and words of
encouragement.
Haruka Shintani
what are your golf goals?
Be the best golfer in the world.
Period!
what is the best piece of
advice you’ve ever received?
Be nice to everyone and
everything. And follow your
heart.
what do you do to prepare
for a tournament?
I sleep a lot and eat plenty of
foods that will give me energy.
what has been the biggest
challenge in your life? Leaving
my country was very hard. It
took me a long time to adjust
to living in a new place.
what have you enjoyed
most about IJGA?
I have really enjoyed making
friends.
THE OAKS
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