At simply 21 years of age Yealimi Noh remains to be establishing herself as an expert golfer. And but, within the blink of an eye fixed she gained a ton of credibility in an rising area the place golf and trend intersect. That’s as a result of West Coast golf label Malbon Golf launched her as its first ever official ambassador, a part of the model’s push into the ladies’s golf market.
Though there are alternatives like Nike and adidas for feminine golfers, the choice of streetwear influenced clothes is decidedly slimmer. Noh understands the potential that her partnership with the LA model has to achieve new feminine golfers, in addition to the broader energy of trend to vary the sport.
The query stays, who’s the lady that went from a relative unknown to the poster youngster for Malbon Golf’s foray into girls’s put on in a single day? For starters, she was born and raised within the Bay Space, and forwent attending faculty to show skilled at simply 17 years previous. Noh certified for the LPGA Tour the next 12 months in 2020, and is now developing on her fourth season on tour the place she’ll put on Malbon’s buckets brand for the primary time.
Hypegolf sat down with the up-and-coming professional golfer to debate why she partnered with Malbon, how she lives her life on and off the course, when she bought into the game and rather more.
Golf is turning into extra trendy and much more persons are beginning to care about what they put on to the golf course now.
How did you first get into golf?
I used to be about 7-8 years previous and my dad had simply began to play so he took me to the vary. I feel it’s uncommon to have began golf with a father or mother on the similar time, nevertheless it’s been a pleasant expertise getting to enhance, study and have enjoyable with one another.
Who have been a few of your position fashions in golf or sport rising up?
A job mannequin I had rising up, like most golfers can be Tiger Woods. His aura, work ethic, dedication and lots of extra points are qualities any athlete wish to possess and replicate.
What made you need to be a professional golfer? And when do you know?
Once I realized how a lot I liked taking part in in entrance of individuals and exhibiting my talents, that’s how I knew. The summer time earlier than I turned professional, I needed to make the choice whether or not to proceed on to collegiate golf or begin my skilled journey. That was a troublesome resolution however a milestone in my life, and I imagine the appropriate resolution for me.
What’s been your favourite second of your profession up to now?
My favourite second in my profession up to now must be having my finest end in a serious at my favourite occasion, the Evian Championship in France. Having the prospect to contend in that discipline and simply having fun with each minute of it, whether or not it was the nerve racking moments, or just appreciating the fantastic thing about Lake Geneva and the [French] bread in fact.
What does it imply to be Malbon Golf’s first ambassador?
It means lots to me. I really feel very honored and grateful that they selected me to signify their model and motto. Malbon has a really distinctive vibe and I hope to painting it properly on and off the golf course.
What appeals to you concerning the model?
Malbon’s effortlessly cool, informal model is what actually attracted me to the model. The best way some items are outsized and comfortable however nonetheless very trendy. I additionally like how the kinds differ from preppy to athletic and laid again. I received’t have to stay to 1 model and can have the ability to specific myself extra with Malbon.
How would you describe your private model on the golf course, and the way does it examine or differ to your model off the course?
I’d say my private model on the golf course can be easy and stylish. Which might be much like my model off the course.
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Malbon Golf/Getty Pictures
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Malbon Golf/Getty Pictures
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Malbon Golf/Getty Pictures
Malbon Golf/Getty Pictures
Malbon Golf/Getty Pictures
Are there some other golfers, male or feminine, previous or current, who you suppose dressed notably properly?
I’d say Paula Creamer had the very best model as a feminine golfer.
Do you suppose model and trend has the potential to vary golf?
Positively, and I’d say it already has drastically. Golf is turning into extra trendy and much more persons are beginning to care about what they put on to the golf course now. And never precisely the “conventional” model, I really feel like an enormous change has been that manufacturers are beginning to present extra clothes that will be thought-about “way of life” put on. For instance: hoodies, joggers and un-collared shirts are actually very acceptable on the course, when previously it wouldn’t have been.
We’ve seen you rock the Air Max 90 G on some events, and the Air Zoom Infinity on others. How do you determine which one to put on on a given day? Will you be including any new fashions to your repertoire?
Ever since I first tried the Air Zoom Infinity, I liked them. They’re the type of golf footwear that don’t want a lot time breaking into, so it’s very handy when you recognize {that a} new pair of footwear might be snug to stroll in instantly. It’s additionally bought a sporty, clear look to it so I discover it simple to match with any outfit. The Air Max 90s are additionally actually nice, primarily as a result of they arrive in additional colours which is sweet to match with outfits. I’ll in all probability keep on with these two kinds for this 12 months till I discover one thing that’s equally snug and appears good.
Whether or not it’s the style, the competitors or the individuals you join with, golf has a lot to supply and it’s time for ladies to be an even bigger a part of it.
What do you love to do once you’re not taking part in golf?
I prefer to spend high quality time with family and friends. Since I’ve a really busy schedule 12 months spherical I discover it actually essential to make the time to attach with the individuals I care about. Doing regular issues like simply going out to dinner, watching films and going buying are issues I actually recognize. As a lot as I take pleasure in touring and {golfing} world wide, taking a break from all of it and enjoyable is important.
Do you consider your self as a golfer first?
I like to consider myself as an individual earlier than a golfer. I really feel like there’s a really advantageous line between the 2 and it might probably get blurry at occasions. Everyone seems to be trying on the golfer Yealimi and I’ve my very own expectations and targets as an expert golfer. Nonetheless, it’s actually essential to me to at all times preserve my psychological well being in test and to remind myself that I’m greater than only a golfer, and happily I’m fortunate to have superb individuals round me to assist me preserve monitor of that. I nonetheless imagine I’ve areas to develop as an individual and golfer however I’ll benefit from the course of and recognize each second of it.
In your opinion, what’s going to it take for ladies’s golf to proceed to develop?
I feel it’s actually essential that golf develops a extra welcoming picture for younger ladies to ensure that girls’s golf to proceed to develop. We have to present ladies how enjoyable and engaging golf could be. Whether or not it’s the style, the competitors or the individuals you join with, golf has a lot to supply and it’s time for ladies to be an even bigger a part of it.
