INTERNET golfing superstar Isabelle Shee hopes her fans will avoid a hole-in-one.
The "Sock Girl" was "kicked out and chastised by country golf clubs due to her short skirts, knee-high accessories, but she is now happy to trade her sole with an innovative new range of lower leg-wear.
Isabelle Shee was an amateur player in professional tournaments but has remained true to her style and principles.
Isabelle Shee is still a keen golfer despite giving up tournament play in 2017.
Isabelle Shee, a Californian, has praised the current professional golfers Paige Spiranac (Tisha Abrea) for their ability to attract more attention to golf
Isabelle Shee, like many other athletes around the globe, has kept fit during the pandemic with yoga and swing work.
The 26-year old has been spotting the thighs and crossing the tees with her traditional socks from Inside Story Golf, her sports-gear company.
Shee, with 234,000 Instagram followers has "diverted some manufacturing towards eco-friendly masques and loungewear" during the coronavirus pandemic.
She said that her experience with the old-guard golfers was interesting.
"I am definitely a more controversial golf figure because I don't adhere to the traditional clothing.
"I was chastised for wearing short skirts and long socks and have been stared at, kicked from country clubs and kicked out.
"Socks are my favorite accessory. In a world that is a bit conservative like at work, or on the golf course, they can be the only thing that allows you to show some personality and flair."
She is happy to see that there are some current pros in the sport, having been a pro-tournament participant herself as an amateur.
Shee said, "I am very grateful for some golf figures who have changed the game such as Paige Spiranac or Tisha Abrea.
"These women are a joy to be around and they encourage non-golfers to play this wonderful game."
Maxim Magazine recently named Spiranac the "Sexiest Women Alive".
Californian Shee, who started wearing long socks at the age of 13 and has claimed that her sporting performance is affected if she is insecure about her appearance.
Californian Isabelle Shee earned her nickname "Sock Girl" quickly by wearing knee-high socks while she was a young player.
Isabelle Shee says that appearance is still important. She also believes it can impact her confidence on the course.
Isabelle Shee says Paige Spiranac's 'fun' attitude has brought more golfers to the game.
Isabelle Shee also praised Tisha Alyn for helping to expand the golf audience.
She said, "There are days that I forget my alarm and rush to my tee-time, with make-up half-done and clothes not matching. I will play absolutely terrible because I was not confident about my appearance."
"The truth is, no one could tell the difference in my appearance except me. However, my uncertainty was easily transposed into my golf game.
"It is definitely more difficult for women to have a good image.
"But, I don’t think it’s unfair because sometimes it’s self-induced as men are more strict about their appearance than women.
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