From the Runway to the Fairway with Tegan Martin

Women’s Golf Magazine recently caught up with Tegan Martin, former Miss Universe Australia and emerging golf enthusiast. At 32, Tegan is not just passionate about health and wellness; she’s also open about her journey through the pressures of modelling and her commitment to a balanced lifestyle. We met at Moore Park Golf Course to discuss her newfound love for golf.

How did you discover the game of golf? 
I was first introduced to it at a charity day and thought it was a bit of fun! Eventually, it was everywhere around me! My dad, my brother and my partner love it - it was all I was hearing about. 

How has golf become important to you? 
It's an enjoyable hobby for me, something I can do with friends to wind down.

What did you find was the most valuable lesson from your coaching sessions with Grace Lennon and Bobby Walia? 
That a good shot is all about the timing of connecting with the ball and less about trying to whack it really hard!

What’s the hardest part of golf for you? 
Overthinking all of the advice! I find taking a deep breath and letting go of trying to position everything perfectly has helped me a lot. 

How do you think golf contributes to health and wellness beyond just exercise? 
Golf is a great sport for mental health. It's a good social game and being out in the fresh air in nature does wonders for my mood! My partner says it's the one activity he can enjoy with his mates without an alcoholic beverage!

You mentioned your relationship has changed with your partner thanks to mini golf breaks. Care to share more?
Haha, let's just say if he booked a date weekend to stay on a golf course three years ago, I would not have been impressed but we went to a golf resort last year and I loved it! It was so peaceful playing golf together and I hit my very first par 3! 

Finally, tell me about the feeling you had when you finally hit that perfect shot.
There’s no better feeling! The first time it happened I finally understood the golf bug.