Meghan MacLaren is an English professional golfer who turned professional in 2016 at the age of 22. She has since played in the LET Access Series and the Ladies European Tour and has represented Great Britain in the European Golf Team Championships. While she may not be the greatest in the sport, Meghan has still managed to record some achievements that not many have been able to achieve in such a short while.
Already, MacLaren has won 2 Ladies European Tour, 2 ALPG Tour, and a number of other tournaments. Beyond her amazing professional career, the English golfer also has an interesting personal life.
Who is Meghan MacLaren?
Meghan MacLaren was born on 15 May 1994 in Wellingborough, England. She was brought up in Northamptonshire alongside a sister in a family that loves golf. Her father, David MacLaren who is the deputy chief operating officer and Staysure Tour boss for the European Tour introduced her to the sport when she was only 4, and her mother, Mary MacLaren has also been supportive. Both her parents are in the golfing business.
Once listed among England’s brightest young golfers, Meghan continued to play as she grew up and so that became something she wanted to have as a career. However, her father revealed that if not for golf she might have ended up as either a writer or a politician.
She attended the Florida International University in Miami from where she graduated with a degree in English and literature and she also minored in politics
Here are all the facts about Meghan MacLaren
1. An athlete beyond golf
Golf is the thing that her name is mostly mentioned but when she was much younger, Megan was a very athletic individual who also got involved in a number of other sports. She played soccer with Rushden & Diamonds Football Club Centre of Excellence from 2003 to 2007 and then with Rothwell Town Football Club from 2008 to 2012. She also played basketball and soccer for her primary school teams from 2005 to 2010. In 2009, she was given the Rotary Club Young Achieve Award.
2. She is not the only member of her family who is a golfer
Although Meghan MacLaren is the name that is better heard of, her father is also a golfer as well as her mother and sister. In an interview, her father revealed that his two daughters and wife are all better golfers than himself. Her parents played in the British Universities Tournaments.
3. Meghan loves writing
The golfer is very much interested in writing. She has a blog where she puts down her thoughts. Apart from golfing, writing is what she is very much interested in. She reveals that through writing, she is able to find answers to the things she is wrestling with.
4. She is not Donald Trump’s fan
When she was a young golfer, Meghan would occasionally bump into Donald Trump in Miami. She revealed that at the time, he seemed very nice in the reactions they had. However, she has now stated that she would turn down a golfing date with the US president if she gets an invitation as she is not his fan, mainly because of issues bordering on women’s rights.
5. She is a Newcastle United Fan
Meghan is a strong supporter of the English football club, Newcastle United F.C. That is also the same club supported by her father.
6. She Pulled Out of the European Tour’s Saudi International event in 2020
Meghan MacLaren made a very strong statement against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2020 when she decided to pull out of the European Tour tournament there. According to the golfer, the reason why she withdrew was because of the human rights record of the Kingdom. She insisted that the decision was a personal one for her and she felt the need to make the statement judging by Amnesty International’s research.
7. She Loves Writing
It is no secret that the golfer also loves writing and that os the reason why she has her own blog where she writes about golf and other things that interest her. She is looking to make her blog even bigger by announcing that she has added a contribution button to help in running it better.
8. Prize Monies and Net Worth Of Meghan MacLaren
Absolutely love competing at this level. Gutted not to get more out of it this week @uswomensopen but there’s no better environment.
Forever grateful to all those who keep supporting myself and women’s golf, and providing us these opportunities 💫
2021 I’ll be ready 👋🏼 pic.twitter.com/iWBy8Uw98B
— Meghan MacLaren (@meg_maclaren) December 13, 2020
The net worth of Meghan MacLaren is believed to be over $1 million, although what she actually has is still under review. As regards her prize money, she has made some money in the past including the following:
- European Tour: €5,298.00
- New South Wales Open: $14,264
- Symetra Tour Career Earnings: $7,165
- Rose Ladies Series (2020): £5,000
9. Her Love Life Is Private
Among the things she has kept hidden from the public is her relationship. Because of this, it is not known if she currently has a boyfriend or a partner. The speculation is that she is currently single. There is also no information as regards her past relationships.
10. Meghan MacLaren is a tall woman
Needless to say, Meghan MacLaren is a woman who has been blessed with much height. The golfer stands at a massive 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m). Interestingly, because of her lanky stature, she has a way of looking much taller than she actually stands.
No information has been provided about her other body features including her body weight.
| Full Name | Meghan MacLaren |
| Date of Birth | 15 May 1994 |
| Nationality | |
| Birth place | Wellingborough, England |
| Nationality | English |
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| Profession | Professional Golfer |
| Father | David MacLaren |
| Mother | Mary MacLaren |
| Siblings | Rebecca MacLaren |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Other relatives | NA |
| Spouse/Partner | NA |
| Kids | NA |
| Dating list | |
| High School | The Ferrers Specialists Arts College |
| College | Florida International University |
| Estimated Net Worth: | NA |
| Source of net worth | Golf |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | NA |
| Eye color | Hazel |
| Hair color | Light brown |
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