Emily Kristine Pedersen

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The Danish youngster started playing the game at the age of ten. She flew through the junior ranks at her club and incredibly represented the national team just two years later. After a glittering amateur career, including a victory at the British Ladies Amateur, she turned pro in 2014 aged 18.

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In late 2020, Pedersen became the first player in over 30 years to win three Ladies European Tour titles in a row – two events in Saudi Arabia and the Andalucia Costa del Sol Open De Espana, where her father, Jesper, caddied for her. She said at the time: “He got me into golf and he has been a big support the whole way. He kept me going when I was down and it is really big for me to have him here and win this amazing trophy.”

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Sport runs in the Pedersen family. Emily Kristine’s father used to be a professional footballer for Danish side Naestved IF. He is also the current manager of FA 2000 in the Danish 2nd division.