Isn’t it Lovely to be a Professional Golf Great & a Prolific Philanthropist? LIVE SHOW RECORDING with Special Guest: Nancy Lopez

Written By Tracy Kirby

“I love being in a roomful of women. Women are so talented…each one of you is important.”

“Isn’t it Lovely?” was thrilled to have the great honor of interviewing golf legend Nancy Lopez during a special live show recorded during Women’s Day at The 2022 Sanford International Golf Tournament!

Reflecting on her celebrated career, Nancy touchingly leads with a tribute to her first coach and beloved father Domingo, who modeled for her the importance of dreaming big, setting goals, working hard, and always staying positive, even (and perhaps especially) in the face of failure. Nancy shares why it is so important for her to sign every autograph and honor each fan, as well as embrace her calling to empower and encourage women everywhere. There isn’t a dry eye in the room as she expresses the personal reasons she devotes her time, energy, and resources to some very special charitable causes, while also detailing the relatable ways she balances her love for her family with her passion for her career. Rachel and Tracy attempt to get Nancy to disclose the name of the famous golfer whose questionable behavior unwittingly influenced her unwavering appreciation for her fans and supporters; Nancy asserts that women can indeed run the world, to the enthusiastic agreement of the entire room.

*Please note the audio quality of this episode reflects the uniqueness of recording a live show outside of our usual studio. While the sound may be a little different than our other episodes, we trust that Nancy’s wisdom and inspiration will come through loud and clear.

Episode Mentions:

Nancy Lopez is indisputably the most famous and recognizable women in golf. Since she exploded onto the LPGA Tour in 1977, the women’s game has yet to enjoy another superstar of Lopez’ caliber of performance & personality.

Nancy Lopez is revered for the excellence of her performance inside the tournament ropes. At the same time, she is adored for her natural ability to reach out and touch the hearts of her fans in a real and effortless manner. The essence of Nancy Lopez – a world-class athlete, a dedicated wife, a mother of three daughters, a person with true heart and soul – makes her a rare and special woman who can lay claim to an indelible mark in the history books, as well as in the hearts of those who follow her.

A four-time LPGA Player of the Year, and a three-time Vare Trophy winner for lowest scoring average, Lopez is still the only women to have won the LPGA Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year and Vare Trophy in the same season. That unprecedented performance served as the springboard to the trail of victories that earned her entrance into the prestigious LPGA Hall of Fame in 1987, after just 10 years on Tour. She is still the youngest player to have been inducted into the elusive Hall, and to date, has won almost 50 titles.

With a remarkable amateur career under her belt, which began when she won the New Mexico Women’s Amateur Championship at the ripe age of 12, Nancy Lopez changed the face of women’s golf in 1978 when she stormed to a record nine rookie Tour victories, including an unmatched streak of five in a row.

*Biography Courtesy of nancylopezgolf.com: https://nancylopezgolf.com/pages/about-nancy

Tracy Kirby
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