The one-time SI Swimsuit model is creating change in the sports industry—especially for female athletes.
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00:00 Now, you know, golf has been a proper game in the past.
00:03 You say some people are hesitant when it comes to social media.
00:07 You've made some fashion statements on the golf course.
00:09 What do you make to reaction to your attire?
00:12 You know, it's really interesting.
00:13 So I was a gymnast before I switched into golf.
00:16 And so I was so comfortable wearing spandex,
00:19 and very little of it, because that's just
00:21 what you wear when you're wearing a leotard
00:23 and you're competing.
00:24 And so when I switched into golf,
00:27 we were struggling a little bit financially.
00:28 And so I didn't have the luxury to go out and buy a whole new
00:32 golf-appropriate wardrobe.
00:34 And so I wore what was in my closet, which was workout
00:38 clothes.
00:38 And that's just how I learned to play the game.
00:41 And I consider myself an athlete.
00:43 I consider people who play golf, which is a hot take to some,
00:46 athletes who play golf.
00:48 Why don't we dress like athletes?
00:49 You know, they're out there, poor Lucas Glover,
00:52 in these non-breathable pants, sweating like crazy.
00:56 And I'm like, let's dress like athletes.
00:58 And so that was always my mindset when I got into golf.
01:01 And it really rubs people the wrong way, which is shocking.
01:05 Shocking.
01:06 But I mean, they'll have really intense discussions
01:10 over if they should wear shorts or pants or a blade
01:12 collar or a real collar.
01:14 And I'm out here just in tank tops and spandex.
01:16 And people are like, what are you doing?
01:18 But I love it.
01:18 And I think we're starting to see that change.
01:20 And fashion is such a big part of growing the game.
01:23 And it's moving in the right direction.
01:26 That actually makes a lot of sense, because golf attire,
01:28 to me, would be--
01:29 I don't even know if I'd ever wear it.
01:31 You know, like country club or brunch or something.
01:33 Not to actually play sports, where I'd wear basketball
01:35 shorts and a jersey.
01:37 Yeah.
01:37 I mean, you want to be comfortable.
01:39 And again, a lot of people don't have the luxury
01:41 to go out and buy a whole new golf wardrobe.
01:44 You know, you have to get specific shoes and slacks
01:47 and the right polos.
01:48 And sometimes you don't have that.
01:50 And so to be able to find something in your closet
01:53 and then go out to a public golf course,
01:55 I think that is more than acceptable.
01:57 And a lot of people are now starting to agree with me.
01:59 It's been a long eight years of trying to convince people.
02:01 Yeah.
02:02 But we're getting there.
02:03 I go to the range now, and I see women out there
02:05 with leggings and tank tops.
02:06 So you're welcome to all the guys out there.
02:08 And we're all comfortable now, which I think is just good.