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To be the best, Tiffany Chan must push herself mentally and physically, spending time on the golf course to perfect her craft. But when the clock is about to strike midnight, the 27-year-old professional golfer finds inspiration in the colours and chaos of Hong Kong at night
This vibrant city encourages the golfer to dream big and keep challenging herself to reach new heights. It is in what Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet calls the “11.59 moment,” the exciting minute that changes everything, that Tiffany Chan finds balance.
Chan picked up her first golf club when she was just four years old. Granted, it was made of plastic, but in that minute she showed an interest in the sport she would ultimately dedicate her life to. Today, come rain or shine, the professional golfer spends the day at the driving range. “Talent is one thing, but spending the time so that you get there is another,” she says. “You’ve got to do what normal people won’t do or can’t do.”
That means following a strict diet and schedule. She wakes up at 5:30 am each morning to stretch and train with her coach, and travels between 30-40 weeks of the year for the sport. She’s currently living in Las Vegas, where she plays for the University of Southern California, perfecting her craft by becoming stronger, fitter and even more mentally driven. “I feel like I gain something every day. Each moment, each day is the biggest improvement I could get.”
