Klara Spilkova has always been a golfing prodigy. At the age of just 16 she was the youngest player to receive a full membership on the Ladies European Tour. Now 22, Klara is looking for 2017 to be her breakthrough year.

Have a wonderful Tuesday! 😈 #blesk #tbt A post shared by Klara Spilkova (@spilkovaklara) on Jan 17, 2017 at 12:13am PST

A Golf Ambassador

On top of breaking into the Top 20 Spilkova would like to boost the profile of golf in her home country. To a degree she has already managed to do so, representing her native country on the global stage at the Rio Olympics.

“Hopefully we can help grow the game in the Czech Republic.”

“We are crazy about sport and to have golf involved is fantastic for the Czech Golf Federation and the golf industry in the country. We have an active PGA in the Czech Republic and they deliver a good programme.”

A photo posted by Klara Spilkova (@spilkovaklara) on Aug 16, 2016 at 6:05am PDT

Keeping a Low Profile

Surprisingly, despite her Hollywood looks and prowess on the European tour, Spilkova doesn’t often get recognised in public.

Good rest after last round here in Sanya! ☀️? Now off to Abu Dhabi! ⛳️✊? #keepsmiling #ŽijemeJenJednou A photo posted by Klara Spilkova (@spilkovaklara) on Oct 29, 2016 at 7:54pm PDT

“I’ve played for my country since I was 12 years old as an amateur golfer and only rarely do I get recognised in the Czech Republic.”

S holema i na pláž ??⛳️ I bring my golf clubs even on the beach #dubai #evening A photo posted by Klara Spilkova (@spilkovaklara) on Dec 3, 2015 at 6:11am PST

“On the whole, women professional golfers can often go about their business uninterrupted by the general public.”

Klara Spilkova’s 2017

I for one will be keeping a keen eye on Klara Spilkova in 2017. Let’s hope it proves to be the Czech’s big year.



by Michael T. Lynch – contributor