It’s protected to say that golf runs within the blood for Thompson.
Her father Zac is a PGA skilled who nonetheless coaches her at this time and beforehand labored with 2008 Open Championship runner-up Ian Poulter.
She has spent infinite hours coaching at Pavenham Park Golf Membership, a course constructed by her father and grandfather after the household relocated to Bedford from Pembrokeshire.
“I obtained in at 13, I attempted each different sport and thought I would give golf a go and I cherished it,” she recalled.
“Dad obtained me some golf equipment for my birthday and went from there actually, I’ve actually loved it.
She says hers dad and mom have been her greatest inspiration rising up.
“They taught me that the sky is my restrict, to do what I would like and if I’ve a ardour for one thing they’re actually serving to me to pursue and encourage it.
“I feel it was very nice that dad did not push me into it, and I obtained myself into it.”
Thompson additionally revealed a few of the tales her dad would share about Poulter.
“I get to listen to numerous tales on his mindset and it is simply unimaginable,” she added.
“His path to the place he is obtained to at this time was a bit unconventional.
“He would flip up for work at 16 put a trophy on the desk, after which be like ‘Someday I’ll be on tour’, he actually had perception.”
