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Rising Star:
gymii. ambassador Ginnie Ding on Tour Life and Global Aspirations

3 min read

April 3, 2025

gymii. takeaway:

Ginnie Ding represents the exciting new wave of international talent in women's professional golf. A standout at Vanderbilt University, she has successfully transitioned from collegiate excellence to securing her Ladies European Tour card, demonstrating that dedication to both athletic and academic pursuits can pave the way for professional golf success. Her approach to golf and nutrition emphasizes holistic wellness and listening to her body, showing wisdom beyond her years as she embarks on her professional journey.

Professional Highlights:

🌟 Ladies European Tour Rookie (2024)

🏆 2023 Orlando International Amateur Champion (-10)

🏆 Runner-up at FAU Paradise Invitational 2023 (-10)

🏆 2019 Hong Kong Ladies Amateur Champion

🌟 T-3 at NCAA Bryan Regional 2024 (-7)

🌟 T-8 at SEC Championships 2024

🌟 Multiple team victories with Vanderbilt University

Q1: Tell us about your background and golf journey.

Q1: Tell us about your background and golf journey.

Q1: Tell us about your background and golf journey.

Hey everyone!! This is Ginnie Ding. I'm 22 and I'm a rookie on the Ladies European Tour this year. I graduated from Vanderbilt University last year and have been loving pro life so far!

Hey everyone!! This is Ginnie Ding. I'm 22 and I'm a rookie on the Ladies European Tour this year. I graduated from Vanderbilt University last year and have been loving pro life so far!

Hey everyone!! This is Ginnie Ding. I'm 22 and I'm a rookie on the Ladies European Tour this year. I graduated from Vanderbilt University last year and have been loving pro life so far!

Q2: What's your favorite part about being a professional golfer?

Q2: What's your favorite part about being a professional golfer?

Q2: What's your favorite part about being a professional golfer?

Going to new places and meeting new people has been the highlight for me. It has also always been a dream to travel the world and try new cuisines, and I have been loving it so far.

Going to new places and meeting new people has been the highlight for me. It has also always been a dream to travel the world and try new cuisines, and I have been loving it so far.

Going to new places and meeting new people has been the highlight for me. It has also always been a dream to travel the world and try new cuisines, and I have been loving it so far.

Q3: What's the most challenging aspect of being a professional golfer?

Q3: What's the most challenging aspect of being a professional golfer?

Q3: What's the most challenging aspect of being a professional golfer?

I mean, everything about it is hard and I think that's why I keep chasing the feeling of getting better. Recently, I've been learning to be more well-rounded and have been more focused on my physical and mental health.

I mean, everything about it is hard and I think that's why I keep chasing the feeling of getting better. Recently, I've been learning to be more well-rounded and have been more focused on my physical and mental health.

I mean, everything about it is hard and I think that's why I keep chasing the feeling of getting better. Recently, I've been learning to be more well-rounded and have been more focused on my physical and mental health.

Q4: What does your nutrition approach look like while traveling?

Q4: What does your nutrition approach look like while traveling?

Q4: What does your nutrition approach look like while traveling?

I tend to eat lighter in the mornings and focus on my protein and fiber intake, snack frequently during the day, focusing on replenishing salt and sugar, then I'll tend to carb-load at night (my favorite part!!).

I tend to eat lighter in the mornings and focus on my protein and fiber intake, snack frequently during the day, focusing on replenishing salt and sugar, then I'll tend to carb-load at night (my favorite part!!).

I tend to eat lighter in the mornings and focus on my protein and fiber intake, snack frequently during the day, focusing on replenishing salt and sugar, then I'll tend to carb-load at night (my favorite part!!).

Q5: What is your biggest focus with nutrition now?

Q5: What is your biggest focus with nutrition now?

Q5: What is your biggest focus with nutrition now?

To be aware of how my body feels and to listen to my body. My relationship with food is super healthy and I think it is important to be aware of what I put in my body.

To be aware of how my body feels and to listen to my body. My relationship with food is super healthy and I think it is important to be aware of what I put in my body.

To be aware of how my body feels and to listen to my body. My relationship with food is super healthy and I think it is important to be aware of what I put in my body.

Q6: How does nutrition fit into your athletic performance?

Q6: How does nutrition fit into your athletic performance?

Q6: How does nutrition fit into your athletic performance?

Nutrition is a huge part of how I feel. If I feel off, I know exactly why and so it is important to track and stay on top of what I put in my body!

Nutrition is a huge part of how I feel. If I feel off, I know exactly why and so it is important to track and stay on top of what I put in my body!

Nutrition is a huge part of how I feel. If I feel off, I know exactly why and so it is important to track and stay on top of what I put in my body!

Q7: What does gymii. mean to you?

Q7: What does gymii. mean to you?

Q7: What does gymii. mean to you?

gymii. honestly just makes my life easier and I can travel while being aware of how I eat and thus how I feel. It honestly just takes me 5 seconds a day and it makes a huge difference.

gymii. honestly just makes my life easier and I can travel while being aware of how I eat and thus how I feel. It honestly just takes me 5 seconds a day and it makes a huge difference.

gymii. honestly just makes my life easier and I can travel while being aware of how I eat and thus how I feel. It honestly just takes me 5 seconds a day and it makes a huge difference.

Rapid Fire Questions!

Rapid Fire Questions!

Rapid Fire Questions!

Favorite Post-round meal: Smoothies

Favorite On-course snack: Saltine crackers

Food you CANNOT stand: Durian

Favorite Post-round meal: Smoothies

Favorite On-course snack: Saltine crackers

Food you CANNOT stand: Durian

Favorite Post-round meal: Smoothies

Favorite On-course snack: Saltine crackers

Food you CANNOT stand: Durian

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