Get to know Sandra Gal

May 27, 2011 by  
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Learn more about Sandra Gal who won the 2011 Kia Classic back in March. Gal shares her first golf memory and who would play in her dream foursome.

 

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Get to know Rookie Danah Bordner

May 13, 2011 by  
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Get to know Danah Bordner in this Rookie Spotlight. Find out her nickname, how she likes to relax, and what's on her iPod.

 

 



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Get to know Jessica Korda

April 7, 2011 by  
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Golf Channel did a spotlight on rookie Jessica Korda. Learn more about her likes and dislikes.

 

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Golfing World Video: Get to know Jessica Korda

March 15, 2011 by  
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[unable to retrieve full-text content]Golfing World caught up with 2011 rookie Jessica Korda in her first events of the season. Korda talks about her dad playing the role of caddie.
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Get to know the 2011 Rookies

February 28, 2011 by  
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In 2011, 28 rookies will make their LPGA Tour debuts as members. There are nine countries outside the United States represented among the 2011 class. Japan holds the majority with three rookies, while South Korea has a pair of rookies. Australia, Canada, England, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands and Wales each have one representative in this year's class. Within the Unites States, 11 states are represented, with six players from Florida, five from California, and two from Arizona. The following states have one player each: Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio and Virginia.

Players are listed in alphabetical order.

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Shasta Averyhardt
State: Michigan
Turned Professional: 2009
Priority List Category: 16

Averyhardt joins the tour as just the 11th African American to become a member of the LPGA. At Jackson State University, she won nine collegiate tournaments and was a four-time Southwest Atlantic Conference Champion (2004-2008). Averyhardt competed in the 2010 U.S. Women's Open Championship and advanced to the round of 32 at the U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Championship. In 2008, she won the Michigan Women's State Amateur Stroke Play Championship. Besides golf, she enjoys reading, sports, music, shopping, eating and her pets.

 
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Christel Boeljon
Country: The Netherlands
Turned Professional: 2008
Priority Category List: 11

Boeljon makes her debut on the LPGA Tour after competing on the Ladies European Tour (LET) where she won the 2009 Comunitat Valenciana European Nations Cup (with Marjet van der Graaff). She enjoyed a successful amateur career winning the Dutch Stroke Play Championship twice and was the 2008 Dutch National Amateur Champion. Boeljon attended Purdue University where she finished runner-up at the 2007 NCAA Championship. Boeljon's hobbies include sports, reading, listening to music and watching movies.

 
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Danah Ford Bordner
State: Indiana
Turned Professional: 2005
Priority Category List: 11

Ford played collegiate golf at Indiana University where she won two tournaments and was named the 2004 Indiana University Female Athlete of the Year. In 2010, she competed on the Duramed FUTURES Tour and recorded a season best tie for third at the Alliance Bank Golf Classic. Ford was the two-time Indiana Female Player of the Year won the PGA Indiana Women's Open in 2004 and 2007. When Ford is not playing golf she enjoys watching movies, reading, playing tennis, working out, spending time with family and friends, shopping and cooking.

 
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Becky Brewerton
Country: Wales
Turned Professional: 2003
Priority Category List: 20

Brewerton comes to the LPGA Tour with seven years of experience on the Ladies European Tour (LET), where she won the 2007 English Open and 2009 Spanish Open. She was a member of the European Solheim Cup team in 2007 and 2009. Brewerton enjoyed a successful amateur career, where she was the 1999 and 2002 British Ladies Open Amateur Stroke Play champion and the 2002 European Ladies Open Champion. In 2000, she represented Europe in the Curtis Cup. Outside of golf, Brewerton enjoys computers, watching football and movies, listening to music and cooking.

 
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Sara Brown
State: Arizona
Turned Professional: 2008
Priority Category List: 11

Brown played her collegiate golf at Michigan State University, where she recorded four collegiate victories and was named the 2007 and 2008 Michigan State Female Athlete of the Year. In 2006, she was a semifinalist at the USGA Women's Amateur Public Links Championship. She competed on the Duramed FUTURES Tour in 2010, with her best finish a tie for 15th at the ING New England Golf Classic. Brown was a cast member of Golf Channel "Big Break Sandals" and "Big Break Dominican Republic" shows. When Brown is not playing golf she enjoys shopping, working out, watching movies, dancing, going out with friends, relaxing with family and traveling.

 
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Sarah Brown
State: New Jersey
Turned Professional: 2009
Priority Category List: 20

Brown enjoyed a successful junior career by being selected to the 2009 AJGA Rolex All-American First-Team. In 2009, she was a member of the victorious U.S. Ping Jr. Solheim Cup Team. She was named the International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT) Player of the Year in 2004 and 2005. Brown competed on the LPGA Futures Tour in 2010 where she recorded a season best tie for 10th at the Greater Richmond Golf Classic. In her spare time Brown enjoys watching movies, working out and spending time with family and friends.

 
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Dori Carter
State: Georgia
Turned Professional: 2010
Priority Category List: 11

Carter attended the University of Mississippi where she was a 2008 NCAA All-American, 2009 Golfweek All-American and two-time All-SEC First-Team selection. Carter competed in the 2005 U.S. Women's Open Championship as an amateur and was the individual and team winner of the 2009 USGA State Team Championship. She competed on the LPGA Futures Tour in 2010 where she recorded her first professional victory at the Pennsylvania Classic. In her spare time Carter enjoys playing the guitar and watching college sports and movies.

 
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Jodi Ewart
Country: England
Turned Professional: 2010
Priority Category List: 20

Ewart enjoyed a successful amateur career by winning the 2008 and 2009 English Amateur Championship. In 2008 she represented Great Britain and Ireland in the Curtis Cup. Ewart played collegiate golf at the University of New Mexico where she recorded five wins and was a two-time NCAA All-American (2009, 2010). In 2009, she was selected to the NGCA All-American First Team. Outside of golf she enjoys playing and watching soccer, playing ping pong, and watching movies and reality television.

 
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Caroline Hedwall
Country: Sweden
Turned Professional: 2010
Priority Category List: 20

Hedwall played collegiate golf at Oklahoma State University, was the 2010 NCAA Individual Champion. She was named 2010 NGCA Player of the Year; 2009 and 2010 First-Team All-American and 2009 and 2010 Big 12 Player of the Year. Hedwall was a two-time European Ladies Amateur Team Champion (2008, 2010); two-time European Ladies Amateur Champion (2007, 2009). In 2008, she was the World Team Amateur Champion. Besides golf Hedwall enjoys watching sports and movies.

 
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Tiffany Joh
State: California
Turned Professional: 2009
Priority Category List: 16

Joh was a two-time winner of the U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Championship (2006, 2008) and was named to the 2008 U.S. Curtis Cup Team. While at the University of California-Los Angeles she recorded 21 top-10 finishes, including two wins. In 2009, she competed in the Kraft Nabisco Championship as an Amateur. Joh competed on the Duramed FUTURES Tour in 2010 and won the ING New England Golf Classic. In her spare time she enjoys going to concerts and playing the guitar.

 

Meet the Rookies:
Where is your favorite place to travel? And why? >>
If you could pick the dream pairing who would it be? And why? >>
Who are you looking forward to meeting the most on Tour? And why? >>
What tournament are you looking forward to the most? >>
How do you feel about earning your 2011 LPGA Tour Card? >>

How are you going to spend your off-season? >>
Are you going to make a New Year's Resolution this year? If so what? >>
Any special holiday plans? How are you going to bring in the New Year? >>


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Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Tournament they want to play?

February 14, 2011 by  
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The rookies of the 2011 LPGA Tour are beginning to make a name for themselves. Get to know the rookies as they share their thoughts on a few topics. Check back towards the start of the season to find out more about your favorite rookies as LPGA.com shares some insight into their lives.

What tournament are you looking forward to the most? And why?

Rookie

Country

Answer

 
Shasta Averyhardt

USA

My very first LPGA event because I can't wait to play! pp averyhardt shasta sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Tournament they want to play?
Danah Bordner

USA

Not sure. pp bordner danah sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Tournament they want to play?
Becky Brewerton

Wales

If I get in it would be the U. S. Women's Open, magical event. pp brewerton becky sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Tournament they want to play?
Sara Brown

USA

My first one, the Kia Classic because it will be the start to a new year, a new season and I'm just excited to be on the LPGA Tour. pp brown sara sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Tournament they want to play?
Sarah Brown

USA

I would love to play in the Kraft Nabisco Championship because I love the history and tradition of it and I love the course. pp brown sarah sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Tournament they want to play?
Dori Carter

USA

Anything international - I haven't traveled outside the United States much. pp carter dori sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Tournament they want to play?
Jodi Ewart

England

RICOH Women's British Open - to be given the opportunity to play a major championship in my own country would be amazing! pp ewart jodi sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Tournament they want to play?
Tiffany Joh

USA

The first one I get into. pp joh tiffany sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Tournament they want to play?
Jennifer Johnson

USA

I am looking forward to every tournament because most of the venues are unique and are in some countries that I have never been to. pp johnson jennifer sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Tournament they want to play?
Kimberly Kim

USA

Every single one, because just being part of the LPGA in any event is such an honor and privilege. pp kim kimberly sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Tournament they want to play?
Jessica Korda

USA

All of them! Because I get to explore new places and courses. pp korda jessica sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Tournament they want to play?
Amelia Lewis

USA

No particular one, just the overall experience of playing in the tournaments. pp lewis amelia sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Tournament they want to play?
Ryann O'Toole

USA

My first event, but really Kraft Nabisco, because all of my friends and family can come. pp otoole ryann sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Tournament they want to play?
Stephanie Sherlock

Canada

All of them! It's a huge honor to be able to play in any event. pp sherlock stephanie sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Tournament they want to play?
Jenny Shin

South Korea

My first, because I'd want to play well in the beginning and get some ease off of my shoulders. pp shin jenny sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Tournament they want to play?
Jennifer Song

USA

I get excited with almost every tournament that I participate in, but I look forward to the U.S. Women’s Open the most. After that, I’m looking forward to the Olympics in 2016!  I think it would be incredible to be chosen for the golf team? pp song jennifer sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Tournament they want to play?
Jenny Suh

USA

My first LPGA event, because I'm so excited to play on the big tour. pp suh jenny sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Tournament they want to play?
Jaclyn Sweeney

USA

The U. S. Women's Open because it is my nation's championship

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Alison Whitaker

Australia

My first tour event! And hopefully the U. S. Women's Open because it really is the best of the best playing! pp whitaker alison sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Tournament they want to play?

Who are you looking forward to meeting the most on Tour? And why? >>

If you could pick the dream pairing who would it be? And why? >>

Where is your favorite place to travel? And why? >>

How do you feel about earning your 2011 LPGA Tour Card? >>

What is your New Year's Resolution? >>

What are your off season plans? >>

What are your Holiday plans? >>

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Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Who they most want to meet on Tour

February 7, 2011 by  
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The rookies of the 2011 LPGA Tour are beginning to make a name for themselves. Get to know the rookies as they share their thoughts on a few topics. Check back towards the start of the season to find out more about your favorite rookies as LPGA.com shares some insight into their lives.

Who are you looking forward to meeting the most on Tour? And why?

Rookie

Country

Answer

 
Shasta Averyhardt

USA

I look forward to meeting Christina Kim because she has so much personality and style. She would be a joy to play with! pp averyhardt shasta sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Who they most want to meet on Tour
Becky Brewerton

Wales

I will look forward to playing with top players more often. pp brewerton becky sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Who they most want to meet on Tour
Sarah Brown

USA

Paula Creamer. She seems like a good role model and a lot of fun to be around. pp brown sarah sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Who they most want to meet on Tour
Dori Carter

USA

Juli Inkster. I grew up watching her play. pp carter dori sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Who they most want to meet on Tour
Jodi Ewart

England

Laura Davies, the greatest player England has produced. pp ewart jodi sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Who they most want to meet on Tour
Tiffany Joh

USA

Everyone. pp joh tiffany sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Who they most want to meet on Tour
Jennifer Johnson

USA

No one in particular. pp johnson jennifer sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Who they most want to meet on Tour
Kimberly Kim

USA

No one in particular. I'm excited to meet anyone out on Tour. pp kim kimberly sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Who they most want to meet on Tour
Jessica Korda

USA

I'm excited to meet all the players. They are all so unique. pp korda jessica sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Who they most want to meet on Tour
Jennie Lee

South Korea

All the other Tour players. pp lee jennie sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Who they most want to meet on Tour
Amelia Lewis

USA

I'm just looking forward to meeting and playing against the best players in the world. pp lewis amelia sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Who they most want to meet on Tour
Harukyo Nomura

Japan

The Japanese players because they cheered for me to get through Q-School.

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Ryann O'Toole

USA

All the top players. I want to learn about their games and what makes them the players they are and learn to become good at what they do best. pp otoole ryann sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Who they most want to meet on Tour
Stephanie Sherlock

Canada

Lori Kane - I have looked up to her for a long time. pp sherlock stephanie sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Who they most want to meet on Tour
Jenny Shin

South Korea

All the players. I'd like to get to know my fellow players. pp shin jenny sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Who they most want to meet on Tour
Jenny Suh

USA

Jiyai Shin - she seems like a fun and hard-working person with a great personality. pp suh jenny sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Who they most want to meet on Tour
Jaclyn Sweeney

USA

Karen Stupples because I briefly met her as an amateur at the LPGA Statefarm Classic in 2010. pp sweeney jaclyn sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Who they most want to meet on Tour
Alison Whitaker

Australia

The fans! I love talking to new people both on and off the course. pp whitaker alison sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Who they most want to meet on Tour

If you could pick the dream pairing who would it be? And why? >>

Where is your favorite place to travel? And why? >>

How do you feel about earning your 2011 LPGA Tour Card? >>

What is your New Year's Resolution? >>

What are your off season plans? >>

What are your Holiday plans? >>

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Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Dream Pairings

February 1, 2011 by  
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The rookies of the 2011 LPGA Tour are beginning to make a name for themselves. Get to know the rookies as they share their thoughts on a few topics. Check back towards the start of the season to find out more about your favorite rookies as LPGA.com shares some insight into their lives.

If you could pick the dream pairing who would it be? And why?

Rookie

Country

Answer

 
Becky Brewerton

Wales

Jiyai Shin as she is the best in the world right now. pp brewerton becky sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Dream Pairings
Sarah Brown

USA

Me, Paula Creamer and Michelle Wie. I think it would be a fun group and I think I could learn from them. pp brown sarah sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Dream Pairings
Dori Carter

USA

Kristy McPherson, Stacy Lewis - SEC players pp carter dori sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Dream Pairings
Jodi Ewart

England

Laura Davies and Annika Sorenstam pp ewart jodi sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Dream Pairings
Tiffany Joh

USA

Bon Qui Qui, Jane Park, Mariajo Uribe and me, because it's less awkward when you have at least one friend with you pp joh tiffany sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Dream Pairings
Jennifer Johnson

USA

My dream pairing would have to be Annika, Lorena and Tiger because they all dominated when they were #1 and I definitely could learn a lot from them. pp johnson jennifer sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Dream Pairings
Kimberly Kim

USA

Christina Kim and Ai Miyazato, because they are such nice, pleasant people. pp kim kimberly sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Dream Pairings
Stephanie Kim

USA

Kathy Whitworth, Tiger Woods and Nancy Lopez because I just love how much each player has achieved in their career. pp kim stephanie sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Dream Pairings
Jessica Korda

USA

Morgan Pressel and Christina Kim pp korda jessica sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Dream Pairings
Jennie Lee

South Korea

My mom, dad, brother and me. I love spending time together with my family. pp lee jennie sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Dream Pairings
Amelia Lewis

USA

Jesus - my hero, Rory Mcilroy - favorite player, and Tim Tebow - role model. pp lewis amelia sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Dream Pairings
Harukyo Nomura

Japan

Tiger Woods, because he's #1 in the world, and Rory Mcilroy, because he has a nice swing. pp nomura harukyo sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Dream Pairings
Ryann O'Toole

USA

Annika and Lorena pp otoole ryann sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Dream Pairings
Stephanie Sherlock

Canada

I think every pairing will be cool. pp sherlock stephanie sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Dream Pairings
Jenny Shin

South Korea

Impossible, because it would have to be a 10-some! pp shin jenny sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Dream Pairings
Jenny Suh

USA

My dad, boyfriend and Tiger Woods, because we would all learn something and marvel at his skills. pp suh jenny sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Dream Pairings
Jaclyn Sweeney

USA

Bobby Jones, Nancy Lopez and Lorena Ochoa. Bobby Jones because he defined what golf really is, in both sportsmanship and greatness. Nancy Lopez because she was the first golfer I identified with growing up. Lorena Ochoa because she is a great role model on and off the course. pp sweeney jaclyn sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Dream Pairings
Alison Whitaker

Australia

Amanda Blumenherst and Tiffany Joh pp whitaker alison sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: Dream Pairings

Where is your favorite place to travel? And why?

How do you feel about earning your 2011 LPGA Tour Card? >>

What is your New Year's Resolution? >>

What are your off season plans? >>

What are your Holiday plans? >>

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Get to know the 2011 Rookies – Favorite place to travel

January 24, 2011 by  
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The rookies of the 2011 LPGA Tour are beginning to make a name for themselves. Get to know the rookies as they share their thoughts on a few topics. Check back towards the start of the season to find out more about your favorite rookies as LPGA.com shares some insight into their lives.

Where is your favorite place to travel? And why?

Rookie

Country

Answer

 
Shasta Averyhardt

USA

I love traveling to big cities because there is always something to do off the golf course! pp averyhardt shasta sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Favorite place to travel
Christel Boeljon

Netherlands

South Africa, it's beautiful and great courses. pp boeljon christel sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Favorite place to travel
Danah Bordner

USA

San Francisco and the surrounding areas...wine country, hiking and golf. pp bordner danah sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Favorite place to travel
Becky Brewerton

Wales

New Zealand, beautiful and peaceful country. pp brewerton becky sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Favorite place to travel
Sara Brown

USA

Back home to my bed because i don't get to be in it that much during the season. pp brown sara sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Favorite place to travel
Dori Carter

USA

Sea Island, Georgia - great place to play golf. pp carter dori sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Favorite place to travel
Jodi Ewart

England

Anywhere in the Southwest, I love the culture and weather in the SW, not to mention the food! Internationally, I love Dubai when I visited and would love to go back without the golf clubs. pp ewart jodi sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Favorite place to travel
Tiffany Joh

USA

Mexican, the food! pp joh tiffany sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Favorite place to travel
Jennifer Johnson

USA

I don't have a favorite place to travel, but I like to go to places that I have never traveled before. Sweden, Germany, Scotland and Japan are definitely at the top of my list. pp johnson jennifer sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Favorite place to travel
Kimberly Kim

USA

In Colorado, because the air is fresh and the scenery is spectacular and beautiful. pp kim kimberly sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Favorite place to travel
Stephanie Kim

USA

Home because I travel everywhere else and it's nice to be home. pp kim stephanie sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Favorite place to travel
Jessica Korda

USA

Prague, Czech Republic, because that is where most of my family is. pp korda jessica sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Favorite place to travel
Amelia Lewis

USA

Europe, because I love new places and learning about the history. pp lewis amelia sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Favorite place to travel
Harukyo Nomura

Japan

Europe, I have been there pp nomura harukyo sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Favorite place to travel
Ryann O'Toole

USA

To the lake, love being on the water and hanging out on the boat, wake boarding and inter tubing pp otoole ryann sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Favorite place to travel
Stephanie Sherlock

Canada

Probably home because I'm not there very often. pp sherlock stephanie sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Favorite place to travel
Jenny Shin

South Korea

Haven't done it yet. pp shin jenny sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Favorite place to travel
Jenny Suh

USA

Home - I love spending time with family and friends because it recharges me mentally, physically and emotionally. pp suh jenny sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Favorite place to travel
Jaclyn Sweeney

USA

Rome, Italy because I vacationed there with my family and i love the history of the city. pp sweeney jaclyn sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Favorite place to travel
Alison Whitaker

Australia

Back home to Melbourne. It's so multi-cultural that it's like living in a mini world of your own. pp whitaker alison sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Favorite place to travel

How do you feel about earning your 2011 LPGA Tour Card? >>

What is your New Year's Resolution? >>

What are your off season plans? >>

What are your Holiday plans? >>

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Get to know the 2011 Rookies – Earning their 2011 card

January 18, 2011 by  
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The rookies of the 2011 LPGA Tour are beginning to make a name for themselves. Get to know the rookies as they share their thoughts on a few topics. Check back towards the start of the season to find out more about your favorite rookies as LPGA.com shares some insight into their lives.

How do you feel about earning your 2011 LPGA Tour Card?

Rookie

Country

Answer

 
Shasta Averyhardt

USA

I'm so excited. I still can't believe it; I finally made it! I had to ask someone yesterday, "Is this really happening?" pp averyhardt shasta sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Earning their 2011 card
Christel Boeljon

Netherlands

Pretty good! It's a great finish of a solid season for me. Will be a great opportunity for new experiences pp boeljon christel sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Earning their 2011 card
Danah Bordner

USA

Hard work pays off. It was a very Happy Birthday! pp bordner danah sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Earning their 2011 card
Becky Brewerton

Wales

Very excited, hope to make the most of a good opportunity. pp brewerton becky sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Earning their 2011 card
Sara Brown

USA

Ecstatic!!! There are not many words to use. I am just so happy I haven't stopped smiling. pp brown sara sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Earning their 2011 card
Dori Carter

USA

Still unbelievable - haven't fully grasped what it means. Very emotional - excitement and relief. pp carter dori sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Earning their 2011 card
Jodi Ewart

England

Ecstatic, this is what I've been working for my whole life. To be given the opportunity to play events on the LPGA is incredible! pp ewart jodi sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Earning their 2011 card
Tiffany Joh

USA

Excited, nervous. pp joh tiffany sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Earning their 2011 card
Jennifer Johnson

USA

I am really excited for the 2011 season to get underway. Playing against better competition and on better courses will only make me a better player. pp johnson jennifer sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Earning their 2011 card
Kimberly Kim

USA

This is a dream come true for me. I can't describe the joy I feel. I almost can't believe that I made it, it's a surreal feeling. pp kim kimberly sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Earning their 2011 card
Stephanie Kim

USA

It's like every first time, it's exhilarating! pp kim stephanie sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Earning their 2011 card
Jessica Korda

USA

Words can't describe how happy I am. pp korda jessica sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Earning their 2011 card
Jennie Lee

USA

Very excited to play against the best in the world.

pp lee jennie sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Earning their 2011 card
Amelia Lewis

USA

Happy! So many doors opened and my dreams are starting to become a reality. pp lewis amelia sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Earning their 2011 card
Harukyo Nomura

Japan

Very happy. pp nomura harukyo sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Earning their 2011 card
Ryann O'Toole

USA

I am very excited, however worried about the number of events I'll play in. As a rookie, it is tough achieving Rookie of the Year when you're not given full opportunity. But it is still my goal! pp otoole ryann sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Earning their 2011 card
Stephanie Sherlock

Canada

Thrilled! Also, relieved to be done with q-school. Really excited and looking forward to the season! pp sherlock stephanie sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Earning their 2011 card
Jenny Shin

South Korea

Unbelievable. It hasn't hit me yet but I might have a panic attack in my first tournament. pp shin jenny sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Earning their 2011 card
Jenny Suh

USA

Ecstatic! Excited to get my foot in the door. pp suh jenny sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Earning their 2011 card
Jaclyn Sweeney

USA

Happy and excited to join the LPGA! pp sweeney jaclyn sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Earning their 2011 card
Alison Whitaker

Australia

I'm beyond excited! pp whitaker alison sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies   Earning their 2011 card

What is your New Year's Resolution? >>

What are your offseason plans? >>

What are your Holiday plans? >>

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Get to know the 2011 Rookies: New Year’s Resolutions

January 11, 2011 by  
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The rookies of the 2011 LPGA Tour are beginning to make a name for themselves. Get to know the rookies as they share their thoughts on a few topics. Check back towards the start of the season to find out more about your favorite rookies as LPGA.com shares some insight into their lives.

Are you going to make a New Year's resolution this year? If so what?

Rookie

Country

Answer

 
Shasta Averyhardt

USA

I typically don't make resolutions, I just randomly decide to do something and commit to it! pp averyhardt shasta sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: New Years Resolutions
Danah Bordner

USA

Same game plan as 2010 pp bordner danah sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: New Years Resolutions
Becky Brewerton

Wales

My resolution is to try and be better at everything I do. pp brewerton becky sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: New Years Resolutions
Sara Brown

USA

Yes, a better workout regimen and no more french fries (but I doubt that one will last long. Ha Ha Ha) pp brown sara sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: New Years Resolutions
Dori Carter

USA

Always make a resolution - this year I want to enjoy the new experiences and make lifelong memories pp carter dori sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: New Years Resolutions
Jodi Ewart

England

I never make New Year's Resolutions because I can never stick to them but if I had to choose one I'd have to say to cut down on the coffee intake. pp ewart jodi sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: New Years Resolutions
Tiffany Joh

USA

Nope pp joh tiffany sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: New Years Resolutions
Jennifer Johnson

USA

Yes but it is a secret! pp johnson jennifer sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: New Years Resolutions
Kimberly Kim

USA

Yes, to work as hard as I possibly can and see what 2011 will bring. pp kim kimberly sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: New Years Resolutions
Jessica Korda

USA

I don't believe in that. pp korda jessica sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: New Years Resolutions
Jennie Lee

USA

Eat less carbs!

pp lee jennie sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: New Years Resolutions
Amelia Lewis

USA

No pp lewis amelia sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: New Years Resolutions
Ryann O'Toole

USA

Not being so honest. I can be a little blunt. pp otoole ryann sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: New Years Resolutions
Stephanie Sherlock

Canada

Yes! Workout more. pp sherlock stephanie sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: New Years Resolutions
Jenny Shin

USA

Watch what I say. Also, try to get as many fans as possible and let LPGA be known to non-golfers too. pp shin jenny sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: New Years Resolutions
Jenny Suh

USA

To be more thankful for everything that I have. I am very fortunate to be able to chase my dreams pp suh jenny sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: New Years Resolutions
Alison Whitaker

Australia

Nope - every year my resolution is to enjoy life. pp whitaker alison sm Get to know the 2011 Rookies: New Years Resolutions

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