Last year was a career-defining season for Australian golfer Hannah Green, who notched three victories on the LPGA Tour. Her triumph at the HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore, she admitted, was the catalyst for her stellar year.
“I never really thought I would win three times in a year,” Green shared. “After the win in Singapore, it gave me a lot of confidence for the next two wins. But I think I just want to make sure that when I get to these tournaments that I’m defending, I’m not putting too much pressure on myself.”
Hannah Green – the 2024 HSBC Women’s World Championship winner
Green’s approach for 2025 is simple yet strategic: stay fresh, stay focused, and avoid burnout. “It’s all about preparation and keeping to routines. But again, I just want to enjoy being the defending champion,” she emphasised.
She is eagerly anticipating her return to the HSBC Women’s World Championship at Sentosa Golf Club’s Tanjong Course from February 27 to March 2, where she claimed victory in 2024.
“I’m super excited. I always love coming to Singapore,” she said enthusiastically. “It’s actually the same time zone as Perth, where I live. There’s a lot of Australians coming this year to watch me, so I’m really looking forward to it. And it’ll be fun to go back to the 18th green and relive the putt that I made on the last.”
After a demanding year, Green took time off to recharge mentally and physically. Following the Australian Open, she took a three-week break, completely stepping away from golf.
“I didn’t get back into it till New Year’s Eve,” she admitted. “It was really nice to have some time at home. By the end of it, I really did miss playing and practicing. The break was more for mental reasons than physical.”
As she prepares to defend her title, Green is mindful of not letting nerves get the better of her. “It’s good to experience nerves. It means that it’s meaningful, and you obviously want it badly,” she said. “But I just don’t want to put too much pressure on myself and enjoy the title defence.”
Starting her season earlier than usual, Green has opted to play the Tournament of Champions in Florida as part of the LPGA requirements. However, she’s breaking from her typical routine by skipping the Honda LPGA Thailand this year.
As she readies herself for a title defence, Green remains focused on staying calm under pressure. “It’s good to experience nerves. It means that it’s meaningful, and you obviously want it badly,” she explained. “But I just don’t want to put too much pressure on myself and enjoy the title defence.”
