SINCE turning professional almost a year ago, Georgia Hall has become adept at being her own personal assistant.

Her first three tournaments on the Ladies European Tour have taken the Bournemouth-based teenager to Morocco, China and Turkey.

And it has been a case of arranging trains, planes and automobiles for the former Oakmead College pupil, the 2013 Ladies’ British Amateur champion.

Hall, who capped a glittering amateur career by representing Europe at last year’s Curtis Cup, took the plunge and decided to join the professional ranks 11 months ago.

She won her card for this year after finishing runner-up at Lalla Aicha Tour School in December and has made steady progress in her debut campaign.

Tied 60th in Morocco in March, Hall followed up by claiming a share of 43rd at the Buick Championship in China before finishing 20th at the Turkish Airlines Ladies Open last month.

And she narrowly missed out on securing a place at the lucrative US Open after losing a play-off in qualifying over her favourite course, The Buckinghamshire, a week ago.

However, despite winning more than 11,000 euro in prize money, Hall says tournament expenses have been a huge drain on her bank balance.

“I wish I was a millionaire because that would make things a lot easier!” joked the 19-year-old, who got the golfing bug when her father first took her to the driving range at Canford Magna when she was seven.

“It is not as glamorous as people might think. You have to arrive in good time to shake off jet-lag when you go to somewhere like China. You can’t be tired when you play golf.

“Don’t get me wrong, I love it when I’m there and playing but the travelling can be a bit of a drag. My sponsor helps me but I still have to pay quite a bit myself.

“It cost about £2,000 to get to China so you have to earn money to cover your expenses. If you keep missing cuts, you are going to lose money every week.

“I also book my own flights and hotels and plan how I am going to get to and from the airport and to and from the hotel at the other end. There is a lot to think about.”

Hall, who is sponsored by Berenberg, the German banking organisation, has also been signed up by the International Management Group, a global sports and media company.

“Things have gone pretty well so far,” added Hall. “I’ve had some good rounds and it has been a great learning experience.

“It’s very different to the amateur scene. You are very much on your own and it is full-on all the time. You get gaps between tournaments but you need to practise and prepare for the next one.

“On the amateur circuit, you might play every two to three weeks. It is a lot more intense being a professional.

“I know a few of the other girls but people tend to do their own thing. In amateur golf, you are all friends and everybody gets along. All of a sudden, you are by yourself. I am fine with that and don’t mind doing my own thing. I realise this is business not pleasure and we are all there to compete and earn a living.”

A keen Cherries supporter, Hall added: “I don’t really think about the money side. I just want to get the points to move up the rankings. If I finish in good positions then the money will come. For me, it’s more about trying to win tournaments.

“I knew I probably wouldn’t play my best in the first tournament but my scores have improved. I am aiming a bit higher than just trying to keep my card. I know I am capable of top-five finishes if I am on my game. A win would obviously be great as well!”