Angela Arora of Surrey named to Junior Squad by Golf Canada

GOLF Canada in Oakville, Ontario, on Monday announced the names of the 18 athletes, male and female, who have been selected to represent Team Canada as part of the 2020 National Amateur and Junior Squads.

And one of the four chosen for the Junior Girls Squad is Angela Arora of Surrey with Beach Grove Golf and Country Club.

According to Golf Canada’s website, Arora makes her debut on the Junior Girls’ Squad after recently representing Canada at the World Junior Girls Championship where she finished T20. The Surrey native was victorious at the 2019 Future Links, driven by Acura Ontario Championship and secured top-15 finishes at the 2019 Canadian Junior Girls Championship and the B.C. Women’s Amateur Championship.

Q & A

Q: What are some of your nicknames?

Angie and Ang.

Q: How did you get into golf?

My dad introduced me to golf when I was 6.

Q: How do you mark your golf ball?

2 blue dots and 2 blue A’s.

Q: Do you have any siblings, If so, how old?

No siblings

Q: What was the last book you read?

Always and Forever Lara Jean

Q: Who would you play in a movie about your life?

Naomi Scott

Q: What is something most people don’t know about you? Any hidden talents?

I love dancing and choreographing

Q: What exercise do you dread the most?

Pull ups.

Q: What was the last picture that you took on your phone?

A screenshot of a funny meme.

Q: What is the best thing about your hometown?

My school.

Q: Do you have any superstitions?

Yes, I always play with Titleist #1.

Q:What is the most surprising thing in your golf bag?

I have an autographed glove from Lexi Thompson in my bag.

Q: If you could have a walk-up song on the first tee box, what would it be?

Something Big from Shawn Mendes.

Highlights

  • Champion – 2019 Future Links, driven by Acura Ontario
  • 12th – 2019 Canadian Junior Girls Championship
  • T20 – 2019 World Junior Girls Championship
  • T4 – B.C. Women’s Amateur Championship