Entering the world of professional golf is an achievement that requires talent, determination and sacrifice. Alessia Nobilio She knows it well: after years of growth and success on the amateur circuit, the young Italian golfer is experiencing her first season on the Ladies European Tour (LET), a decisive step in her career. From the emotions of her debut to the technical and mental preparation, passing through the comparison with the best players on the circuit, Alessia tells us about her journey, the challenges she has faced and her ambitions for the future. An interview that reveals not only the athlete, but also the person behind the talent: a determined girl, aware and ready to make her mark in international golf.
So Alessia, you are in your first season on the LET, what emotions did you feel on your European tour debut?
During the first race I had a mix of emotions. Definitely part of me felt tension, being a circuit and therefore a new environment, but I was also very happy to be there after having earned my card in December and I was looking forward to getting on the court and comparing myself with the other players. I managed to handle the pressure of the first competition well and after the first shot much of the tension I had vanished and I was able to enjoy every moment of the competition.
Was there a precise moment when you realised: ‘I did it, I am a professional player’?
The moment I thought ‘I did it, I became a professional player’ was in December at the Q school in Morocco. I had many moments of reflection during my university golf course and I had set the goal at the end of the year to play on the LET the following year. I went through a dark time in America and getting the card was immensely satisfying for me and my team and gave me a lot of conviction about my future.
How did you prepare for this season from a technical and mental point of view?
Since my return from the United States I have created my own team consisting of Enrico Trentin (coach of the long game and short game), Roberto Recchione (my long-time teacher, with whom we focus on visualisation and strategy on the course); Roberto Zappa (putt coach), Giorgio De Pieri (athletic trainer), Fabio Barbieri (physiotherapist and osteopath) and Giorgio Leonardi (psychologist). Thanks also to their help we made a plan, in which each of them would focus on their own area. They follow me with a lot of dedication and, above all, many of them have known me since I was a child, which is a great advantage for me, as they are all coaches of the women's amateur national team that I was part of until August 2024.
What is the aspect of your game that you are working on the most in order to best compete in the LET?
The aspect of the game that I have worked on a lot and still focus on the most is the long irons to the green, where the goal is to take more and more greens with regulation shots. Despite this I always try not to leave out any aspect of the game as I believe it is also important to continue working on my strengths.
You have already been up against some of the best players on the circuit. Was there an opponent who particularly impressed you?
So far, having only participated in one competition on the circuit, I cannot say that I have been impressed by any particular player. Certainly, during the practice days I observed and noticed a great level of play from many players.
Is there a tournament you have marked in red on your calendar that you are most looking forward to?
The Aramco Series in Korea in early May is definitely one of the races I am looking forward to the most. Apart from the high prize money compared to other races, I am very happy that I will be travelling with my teacher Roberto Recchione and my mum. It is always nice and reassuring to have people close to me by my side. Besides, I have never been to Korea, and I also plan to visit Seoul.
Italian women's golf is growing, with more and more players emerging at international level. How do you see the future of the movement in Italy?
In recent years, there has been a noticeable growth in the Italian women's golf movement. I believe that the women's amateur national team helps the players a lot in the transition from amateurism to professionalism. I have been a member for 11 years and I will always be grateful for the opportunities I have been given and the help I have received, and for this I would also like to thank the head of the women's national team, Anna Roscio, for always having supported and sustained me, even and especially in times of difficulty. The results achieved by the national women's amateur team over the last 10 years have been very satisfying. I therefore believe that we must continue on the same path, invest in young talent, give them time to gain experience, but we are in good hands given the very high level of preparation of the technical sector.
