Hally Leadbetter has found the sweet spot in the golf world, a relatable middle ground between traditional, experienced players and a large influx of women trying the game – and she’s uniting the two groups in a really creative way.
The daughter of famed golf instructor David Leadbetter and former professional golfer, she knows golf’s serious side. But the 33-year-old’s passion for the entertainment industry brought her to Los Angeles 5 years ago, where she’s become one of the most sought-after writers, producers, content creators, and hosts in the golf space.
Hally Leadbetter hosts Mornings @ The Masters
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Adding to her list of job titles, this year Leadbetter founded Bunchies, an energy ball snack for golfers, which she recently showcased at the Masters with other wellness-focused brands. Leadbetter doesn’t mind the packed schedule because she’s doing what she loves, but she admits that embracing failure and uncertainty was a big part of finding success. Playing golf is what helped her navigate the whole process.
GM: Congrats on the new Bunchies business. What sets them apart from other energy snacks?
HL: Having Amy O’Donnell (Ladies European Tour nutritionist) sign off on this was so huge. I wanted it to be something that professional golfers would trust to give them what they needed to fuel their rounds. I consider myself fairly health conscious, but I’ve always been very protein-minded.
Amy said, this is not a protein ball, this is an energy ball. This needs to be a balanced make up of macros, fats, carbs, and proteins. The other day I was hungry and I only had one in my golf bag, and 10 -15 minutes went by and I was like, Wow, I’m not hangry anymore. Would you look at that, Amy O’Donnell knows what she’s doing!
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