In this instalment of our Women in Sport series, Pinergy ambassador Anna Foster shares her sporting inspirations, goals and proudest achievements.
Anna Foster is a 23-year-old professional golfer from Dublin, currently competing on the Ladies European Tour. Having studied at Auburn University on a golf scholarship, Anna earned a degree in Environmental Design with a focus on Sustainability.
Turning professional in 2024 after a successful amateur career representing Ireland, Anna has won multiple national titles to date and has just completed the Women’s Irish Open. Read on for her sporting story so far.
What is your earliest sporting memory?
Driving around in a golf buggy with my twin brother and dad when I was about six or seven.
How did you become involved in your sport?
My dad introduced me to golf. It was one of many sports I played growing up, but I spent a lot of my summers in Rosslare, where I really fell in love with the game.
What message would you like to share with young women and girls interested in pursuing a career as an athlete?
There are so many brilliant female athletes paving the way across Irish sport, it’s a really exciting time. Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there. There are so many different ways to get involved, and sport has a place for everyone.
Proudest moment so far…
Playing a major as an amateur and representing my country is always a moment I never take for granted.
The female athlete I admire most is…
Coco Gauff, she’s bringing a freshness and new vibe into tennis which I think is really fun to watch.
Favourite sporting memory…
It’s hard to pick one. There have been different moments as my career progressed from club level, provincial and international stages that each deserve the same recognition. Earning my first Irish cap at Ballybunion was really special, and winning the Irish Women’s Close there a few years later felt like a full-circle moment.
Do you think there is still a stigma around women in sport?
I think things have moved forward hugely. The narrative has shifted and continues to evolve, which is a real testament to the incredible female athletes representing Ireland on the world stage across a range of sports. Their success is changing perceptions and paving the way for the next generation.
What is the biggest barrier to driving visibility in women’s sports?
Access to consistent coverage. When women’s sport is shown regularly, people engage. It’s about making that visibility the norm.
The biggest stigma/misconception that exists in women’s sport is…
That it’s less competitive or intense.
If I wasn’t an athlete I would be…
Probably working in Sustainable Design. I’ve always been interested in how sport and sustainability can intersect.
My favourite pre-game meal is…
Scrambled eggs on toast.
My pre-game playlist includes…
It’s usually a podcast. My Therapist Ghosted Me if there’s a new episode.
My daily routine is…
It changes depending on whether I’m home or competing, but golf features in some way or another most days whether it’s playing, practicing or at the gym.
My biggest sporting goal is…
To continue enjoying golf as much as I did when I was 12, and to keep pushing myself to be better every season.
Sports brands I love (Irish or otherwise)…
Anything I feel comfortable and confident in, that’s always my main priority. I love Lululemon, Sweaty Betty and Alo.
Biggest splurge to celebrate a win…
A nice takeaway and something sweet – simple but effective!
How do you mind your mental health?
I try to stay grounded, keep perspective and surround myself with people who support me. Everyone has their own way. For me, it’s about balance and headspace.
My three desert island beauty products are…
Anything La Roche-Posay – I love all their products. The Laneige lip mask, and a good SPF.
How much sleep do you aim to get each night?
As much as I can get! Sleep is one of the most important tools I have for recovery and my mental well-being.
Confidence, to me, is…
Being comfortable in who you are, trusting your preparation and backing yourself when it counts.
How do you get over a bad performance?
I remind myself that one round doesn’t define me and focus on what I can learn from it. There’s always another day.
Lastly, why is sport such an integral part of community, on a club, local, national and personal level?
Sport has a way of bringing people together, across all ages and backgrounds. In golf, you could be playing alongside someone who’s 12 or 60 and all have the same chance to compete. The friendships I’ve made through golf and my club, Elm Park, feel like extended family, and that sense of community is something really special.
Anna Foster is an ambassador for Pinergy.
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