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PF: The experience at Augusta National was
of weights and cardio, either cycling or one
of the classes sessions at the gym. When
absolutely magical. I had never been in such
I cycle I surprisingly find it easier to not
a luxurious place. I felt like a princess. Now I
focus on the pain. Instead, I find it fun
do not want to spoil everything, but the food
and exciting.
was delicious, and the games were so much
fun. Even where we stayed was beautiful.
Some advice that I would give the players
VG: What are your expectations going
who advanced this year is to stay calm. If you
into this season? What goals have you set
find a way to keep your heart and breathing
for yourself?
steady and stay relaxed you will perform
PF: For this season I would like to make
well. Another thing to keep in mind is
more cuts and qualify for bigger
to believe in yourself. Remem-
tournaments. To do this I
ber that anyone can win and
most importantly you’re
“I feel that my
never out of it.
game has grown
tremendously
over the last few
years, as well as my
confidence.”
VG: You had a strong
year last year, includ-
ing winning your age
group at the presti-
gious Scott Robertson
Memorial. Where do
you think your game has
grown the most over the
last few years?
PF: I feel that my game has
grown tremendously over the last few
years, as well as my confidence. Before I
made it to the National Finals of Drive,
Chip and Putt in 2016, I felt so discouraged.
I was not placing well in my tournaments
and even when I did play well, it was not
enough to win. So when I realized that I
made it to the finals I was shocked, but
ecstatic. Fast-forward to the last day of the
Scott Robertson Memorial, I was unable to
go to sleep. I constantly told myself that I
had to win. It was those similar confident
feelings that I had back in Augusta that
allowed me to push through and win at the
historic Scott Robertson Memorial. Yes, I
do believe that my swing has gotten better,
but my mental game has grown the most
over the last few years.
need to improve my short game, more
specifically my putting. In the future I
would like to qualify for the Curtis Cup
and Augusta National Women’s Amateur.
VG: What are your long-term goals in golf?
PF: A few of my long-term goals in golf are
to achieve a score average of 67, to improve
my 6-foot putting average to 90 percent,
get my approach shots from 150 and in to
at least 10 to 15 feet. Eventually, I would
like to attend college and turn pro.
Fieldings says her
mental game has
grown more than
anything else the
last few years.
VG: What are some of your interests outside
of golf?
PF: Some of my interests outside of golf are
piano, working out, and drawing. I enjoy
drawing video game characters and creating
short comics. While I am drawing, I enjoy
listening to classical music. My favorite
songs to listen to right now are “Etude Op.
25 No. 5” and “Grande Valse Brillante.” Both
are by Chopin. However, when I play on the
piano, I mostly play video game songs. My
workout regime with my trainer consists
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