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Australia's Anna Rawson took a break from her hectic schedule to chat with GOLF.com about her first year on the LPGA Tour, her life outside of golf, and why she thinks more women should play the game.
How has playing on the LPGA Tour been different from your experiences on the Ladies European Tour?
It's a lot more competitive here. The girls are really good. It's a lot more serious — the environment. There's a lot more money involved. In Europe, a lot of people are having a good time.
Do you have a preference?
I haven't played enough up here to be able to tell. I mean I'll see. It's hard when you've been on a tour for two years and you have friends. I'm a bit biased right now. I've got to give it some more time.
Are there any players on tour that you're friends with?
No. [Laughter]
Because you're only on conditional status with the LPGA, have you felt accepted by the Tour?
Really accepted. Everyone is so lovely. The organization is great. I mean they're really, all the people are so helpful. They're right behind you. They want to help you with whatever they can. I'm not playing every week, so I don't really know people. That's what's hard.
How would you describe your fashion style on the golf course?
My style is constantly changing. I just kind of try and find looks that I would wear regularly and coordinate them into golf clothing. I actually helped J. Lindeberg design their next line.
Was that your first time designing?
Yeah.
What was that like?
Fun. I loved doing it. Get to read fashion magazines all day and watch catwalk shows and just try to figure out, Oh! We could put that on a golf skirt, or, that would look good. Just trying to keep with current trends. Golf clothing doesn't really do that. It's been the same for so long.
How do you balance that modeling, designing side with your golf?
You just do it at night. Or on off days. You know, I do shoots in the afternoon, I golf in the morning. There's always time. But I'm very busy. I'm exhausted right now, I've done so much since I've been in New York.
Do you have a boyfriend?
No. Single.
Do you find time to date with your schedule?
There's always time. [Laughter] But it's hard because I'm gone all the time. So to have a relationship is very difficult. But, yeah, you can make it work if you want to.
Do you ever date people outside of the golf/modeling word? Would you ever date a regular guy?
That's all I date. I don't date golfers. I don't date athletes or actors. That's my rule.
Why?
Because they're very ... selfish. Typically. Well, not selfish, but they have demanding jobs, and I have demanding job, so it's difficult to do that.
So regular guys have a chance?
Totally. I don't discriminate. Against anyone.
