Now onward Scoop: Megan Khang!
of the ambassador of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Massachusetts native recently joined me over a scoop of chocolate, cookies and cream to discuss playing in the US Women’s Open at age 14, how she keeps her game sharp throughout Boston’s long winters and much more.
Khang and I grew up just an hour apart, so I was excited to sit down with the golfer whose name I remember seeing in the local papers as a kid. When I told several people at the FM Championship that I was going to interview him, they all said the same thing: Megan is the absolute best. They were right.
Khang’s energy is infectious. She’s kind, doesn’t take herself too seriously, and is a great storyteller. By the time we were five minutes into our conversation, I felt like I was hanging out with an old friend.
During our chat, Khang recalled her decision to pursue the profession and how it was a college visit that encouraged her to take the plunge.
I went on an official visit to Wake Forest, and at the time, Dianne Dailey was the head coach and Kevin Diaz was the assistant coach. Diaz’s wife, Laura, was on the LPGA Tour. … They pulled my dad and I aside and said, ‘So you see what we have to offer. Do you want to come to school in the fall?’ And I looked at my dad and we talked saying “Oh, we don’t know yet.” And Mr Diaz said: ‘Honestly, my wife plays in the tournament. I definitely think you can make it there. You’ve got the game for it. We can definitely help you with time management, but I definitely think you’re good enough to follow it.’
That meant a lot to me because since his wife was on tour, he saw firsthand how difficult it was to get out there. And to have someone else outside of my family and friends believe in me like he did meant a lot to me. … He’s seen the best women out there compete … for him to believe in me, at 17 years old, I took it to heart.
I always say I would have gone to Wake just for the loyalty they gave when I was in 8th grade and offered me a full scholarship. I am very happy and grateful to have met Kevin Diaz and his family.
You can watch the entire interview below GOLF’s YouTube channel. Enjoy!
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