Anne-Charlotte Mora, during the final of the European cards at La Manga. @ Tristan Jones.

What is your feeling after your 10^e place, during the final of the European maps at La Manga in Spain, last week?

Anne-Charlotte Mora: I am very, very happy. I've always thought step by step, I work like this, this is what works best for me. Initially, my goal was to pass the pre-qualifiers the week before. Then, it was to pass the cut of the European cards final, then to make a top 20 which gives a category 8a.

Objective achieved suddenly!

Yes, it was a real relief. When I finish the last lap I'm 18^e and there are still a lot of players on the course. I thought I was really borderline. On the one hand, it was difficult to score under the par on this course, on the other hand the 18th was a par 5, so I was still a little worried. Over the minutes, I became 16^e, then 14^e then 10^e finally. It was a progressive joy in fact, not sudden!

You rebounded perfectly after a very difficult first round and a card of 78. You followed by four very solid turns (two 71 and two 72). What state of mind were you in on Wednesday evening, after the first round?

I was a little disgusted. Starting with a 78 is not ideal. But I told myself that there were five rounds to go, which is a lot, and that we shouldn't give up. I did well (laughs).

The fact of having played four laps on the same course (La Manga), the previous week during the prequalifications, was that an advantage in your opinion?

Yes and no, since they changed the tee times and it was no longer the same holes and the same distances. The advantage was especially in terms of knowledge of the greens. By the way, we were very lucky because during the three day break between the two tournaments, there was a big storm. The timing was perfect (laughs).

You just turned pro. What will be your program for the next few weeks?

I signed up for tournaments in Australia. I hope to play as many tournaments as possible this season. I arrive in the right year, because the LET calendar offers many more tournaments than in previous seasons. With my category, I can potentially compete in 22, even 24.

Your father was your caddy during the European cards final. Will he follow you all season?

I would like to, but it will be difficult because he also has commitments, he is a pro at the Île d'Or golf course.

When you have a father caddy, doesn't that sometimes create some tension?

Not at all, because we get along really well, it's always going very well. He often caddeye me. He's the one who taught me to play, he's my coach, he knows me perfectly.

How old were you when you started golf?

Honestly, I do not know. I got a golf license the day I was born! I started at the Marcilly golf course, near Orleans. Between a teaching father and a mother who worked in the pro-shop, I think golf was my destiny (laughs).

Have you always wanted to make it your job?

Very young yes, I always wanted to be pro and play on the circuit. Between 2016 and 2019, I went to play at the University of Texas, where I was also studying mass communication. It was a really great experience, the atmosphere was great, I was able to learn English, participate in team tournaments. It made me want to go further.

What is your strong point on a course?

Hmm… I would say I putt pretty well and drive well. In distance, I am rather average, but I do not get lost too much.

Is there a player you admire?

My father when I was younger. Among women, even if I don't know her, Céline Boutier. What she does is very inspiring, especially for a French woman.

Your favorite route?

Dinard, especially for the view. It is a very beautiful golf course, in perfect condition. And I always found it funny to play in the wind (laughs).

Interview by Franck Crudo

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