First set of clubs "I used a starter set from a brand called Tour Play when I was 6 or 7—it had a driver and three irons."

Favorite club Sand wedge

Hobbies "Anything outdoors, including water skiing, snow boarding, fishing, hiking, kayaking and mountain climbing. I've competed in two triathlons, two half-marathons and two ecothons. I hope to participate in an Ironman competition one day."

Footwear North Face hiking shoes

Leonard Kamsler

Most prized prize "In 2001, I became the first golfer and youngest person to win Mexico's National Sports Award."

Headcovers "I have a Superman driver headcover, another from the University of Arizona—my college—and one from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. My boyfriend goes there."

Watch Timex Ironman Triathlon

Nicknames "Super Ochoa. College friends call me 'Lo-Cho.' "

Favorite book It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life by Lance Armstrong. "His fight with cancer and ability to get through it are so inspirational."

First car 1989 Honda Civic Si

Current car 2003 Audi A4

Laptop Sony Vaio

Camera Sony digital DSC-P9

I never sleep without... "My Nikken pillow. It has magnets, which helps my neck pain."