Gabriella Degasperis, famously known as Gabby Golf Girl, is a 16-year-old resident of South Florida’s West Palm Beach who creates online content. Although she was born in New York City, Gabby’s path from young golf player to internet star on various platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook is truly impressive.
Why is Gabby Golf Girl famous?
Gabby’s love for golf started when she received a set of clubs from her parents at the age of two. As she became more involved in the sport, her social media following also increased.
Gabriella comes from a small town in the suburbs of Westchester County called Briarcliff Manor, located in New York City. This village is nestled between the Hudson and Pocantico Rivers.
Her father, Ron DeGasperis, was featured in Westchester Magazine a few years back, where he claimed to be a dedicated, yet average, golfer. In an interview with Golf Monthly, Gabby Golf Girl discussed how her dad coached her during her early years. She said,
My dad is my coach. I’ve had multiple coaches, so many, and also invested in one-off lessons. I recently flew to California to have a lesson with George Gankas who is a top-ranked coach, but I’ve always gone back to my dad as my core coach because he knows my game best and always has my best interests in mind.
Gabby Golf Girl now has a combined total of 700k followers on various platforms and has partnered with notable figures such as Nelly Korda, George Gankas, and Caitlyn Jenner.
Gabby is already making a notable impact in the golf world despite her young age. She is especially known for motivating younger individuals to develop a positive and passionate connection with the sport.
Through her genuine and captivating content, she is able to break down obstacles and inspire a fresh wave of golf enthusiasts to take up the game and fully embrace it.
Gabby Gold Girl launched her very own YouTube channel, dedicated to showcasing her career in golf in January 2022. On February 1st, 2023, she made headlines with a video chronicling her day spent on the golf course with popular YouTube personality, Bob Does Sports. As of the time this article was written, Gabby’s channel boasts approximately 123K subscribers.
Golf Achievements
When she was 13 or 14 years old, DeGasperis achieved a score of 64 in a golf tournament at Plantation Preserve, setting a new record for Girls Varsity Golf and surpassing the record at Benjamin School.
She is one of only two students to have played Varsity Golf in the school’s 60-year existence. Additionally, the up-and-coming talent placed in the top 5 at the 2015 US Kids Golf World Championship in Pinehurst.
Gabby Golf Girl has recently taken up golf at Trump National Golf Club in Westchester, where she has had the opportunity to meet well-known individuals such as former US leaders Bill Clinton and Donald Trump.
Gabby Golf Girl Talks Building A Career As A Golfer
When asked if she has faced any challenges as a golfer in the industry, Gabby Golf Girl opened up about her struggles as a young girl.
“I’ve encountered various barriers in growing my name in the golf industry. I didn’t realise before I got into this that female golfers are so often put down and it’s much harder for them to be accepted. I’m almost grateful that I get to shine a light on that to young girls because I would have never known it.”
She also sheds light on the gender inequality and obstacles she has had to face while working with certain brands.
I’ve had to work exceptionally hard to make strides in this industry, often facing obstacles simply because of my age and gender. There have been missed opportunities and rejections from brands and other influencers. While it’s disheartening at times, I refuse to compromise my values and integrity.
I’d rather stay true to myself, carve my own path, and work even harder to achieve my goals. Collaboration is important, but so is maintaining authenticity. If people want to collaborate with me, great. If not, I’ll just have to keep pushing forward.
