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www.azaleacharities.com
A financial statement is available upon written request from the
Office of Consumer Affairs, Commonwealth of Virginia
20 Azalea Classic
About Azalea Charities
Azalea Charities is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization located in Prince William County, Virginia. The
organization is staffed entirely by volunteers who donate their time, talent and money. Azalea Charities
raises funds for its community charities and Aid for Wounded Warriors through membership fees, private
donations and sponsorship of Team Azalea Charities in the Marine Corps Marathon and the Azalea
Classic Pro-Am Invitational Golf Classic, the organization’s keystone event held each May at the
Piedmont Club. Beyond minimal expenses, all the funds raised go to their charitable core causes.
Community Charities
Since its inception in 1999, Azalea Charities has supported local charitable causes geographically from
Arlington to Fredericksburg, VA. Our goal is to provide funding that allows local groups to perform their
service missions and spend time with their families. Our local support falls into six major areas:
Special Olympics
Boys and Girls Clubs
Homeless Shelters - House of Mercy, ACTS, SERVE, and The Carpenter’s Shelter.
Cancer and Disease Support - leukemia/lymphoma, juvenile diabetes and others
Education - funds to local teachers, school supplies, literacy programs
Special needs
Chartered January 19, 2000 A financial statement is available upon written request from the
IRS Tax No. 54-1973354 -501 (c) 3 Office of Consumer Affairs, Commonwealth of Virginia.
For more information, contact: Frank Lasch, Chairman, Azalea Charities, Inc.
703-670-5238, e-mail: azaleacharities@aol.com or visit our website at www.azaleacharities.com
In addition, for the enjoyment of the entire family, the club offers a 22,000-
square-foot clubhouse combining both elegance and informality, as well as
access to tennis and swimming (both indoors and outdoors). The driving
range is a benchmark of excellence with a grass tee, five target greens with
bunkers, and a chipping and bunker practice area.
Location:
Piedmont Club - Haymarket
14675 Piedmont Vista Drive
Haymarket, VA 20169
703.831.3493
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 30, 2011
Contact: Crystal McKinsey
McKinsey Development, Inc.
540-905-4457, Ext. 1
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MEDIA INVITATION
EVENTS: Special Olympics and Boys & Girls Club Golf Day & Azalea LPGA Pro-Am
Invitational
NOTABLE PARTICIPANTS: Juli Inskter, LPGA professional golfer and World Golf
Hall of Fame inductee is scheduled to participate in the Pro-Am Invitational). Other
professional participants include: Blair O’Neal, Paige MacKenzie, Pat Hurst, Vicky
Hurst, J. Gallagher-Smith, Michele Redman, Stephanie Louden, Hilary Lunke, Paola
Morena, Kris Tschetter and Alison Walshe. Local 9-year-old, Victoria Tip-Aucha, to
play in the May 3rd Pro-Am Invitational.
DATE/TIME:
Special Olympics and Boys & Girls Club Golf Day: May 1st at 1:30 p.m.
Azalea Classic Pro-Am (Club Professionals) Day: May 2nd at 10:30 a.m.
Azalea LPGA Pro-Am Invitational: May 3rd at 8:30 a.m.
Nine-year-old Victoria, who won several prominent tournaments in 2010, including the 41st
Virginia State Golf Association Junior Girl Championship 11 and under titles, will be among
the amateur competitors in the May 3 event at Piedmont Club in Haymarket. Victoria will join
other amateurs showing off their skills alongside a number of LPGA pros, including World
Golf Hall of Famer Juli Inkster; Kris Tschetter; Blair O’Neal; Paige Mackenzie; Alison Walshe;
Pat Hurst; Stephanie Louden; Michele Redman; Hilary Lunke and Paola Moreno. Most
importantly, Victoria will be helping boost awareness for Azalea Charities, the Prince William
County-based nonprofit that raises money for several youth and special needs charities as
well as Aid for Wounded Warriors.
"I am very excited and looking forward to this event,” said Victoria, a Manassas Park resident
who completes regularly in junior golf events and considers Piedmont Club her home course.
“I want to thank Azalea Charities and ManTech International, my sponsor for this tournament,
for giving me this great opportunity to get to play golf alongside LPGA professionals, and
also be part of this charity events that supports wounded warriors, kids and communities".
The Pro-Am is the culmination of the 2011 Azalea Classic, a three-day charity golf event and
the premier annual fundraising event for Azalea Charities. On Sunday, May 1, Azalea
Charities welcomes more than 40 athletes from the Northern Virginia Special Olympics and
Boys and Girls Clubs for a golf clinic and on-course play conducted by golf pros, sponsors
and local high school golfers. Monday, May 2 is the Annual Azalea Classic Pro-Am
Invitational, one of the premier Pro-Am Tournaments for the Middle Atlantic Professional
McKinsey Development, Inc. is a full-service integrated marketing communications
firm located in Warrenton, Va. Visit us online at www.mckinseydevelopment.com.
Golfers Association. New this year is the Azalea LPGA Pro-Am Invitational, which will
provide an exciting climax to three great days of golf action.
For sponsorship information or to learn more about how you can participate, please contact
golf@azaleacharities.com or visit our website at www.azaleacharities.org.
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Azalea Charities is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization in Prince William County, Virginia.
The organization is staffed entirely by volunteers who donate their time, talent and money.
Azalea Charities raises funds for its community charities and Aid for Wounded Warriors
through contributions and sponsorship of Team Azalea Charities in the Marine Corps
Marathon and the Azalea Classic Pro-Am Invitational Golf Classic, the organization’s
keystone event held each May at the Piedmont Club. Beyond minimal expenses, all the
funds they raise go to their charitable core causes. Further information is available at
www.azaleacharities.org.
Tournament 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
KNC 02 40T DNP 16T 19T 16T 24T 06 17T 15T
LPGA 09 65T 14T 47T 05T 53T 16T 01 01 15T
OPEN 02 39T 18T 37T 34T 14T MC 01 23T 12T
DM/WBO 03 52T MC 03 12T 05T 14T 03 05T MC
Tournament 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
KNC 19T 11T 28T 07 05 DQC 58T MC MC 15T
LPGA 04T 37T 06T 13T 34T 21T DNP 44T 62T DNP
OPEN 01 08 58T 38T 06 MC MC 26T MC DNP
DM/WBO MC 41T 25T 15T 04T 33T 14T MC 21T DNP
Professional
2011
● Finished sixth at the Honda LPGA Thailand; 59th at the HSBC Women's Champions; tied for 75th at the RR Donnelley
LPGA Founders Cup.
Career
● In 2010, best finish was runner-up at the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia; tied for ninth at the HSBC Women's Champions and
at the start of the event, surpassed the victorious Team Captain Beth Daniel's record in 2007 as the oldest Solheim Cup
competitor; posted a 1-2-1 record, thus becoming the highest points earner in U.S. Solheim Cup Team history; best finish
was a tie for 10th at the CN Canadian Women's Open.
● Has won the Samsung World Championship three times (1997-98, 2000) and has won the following tournaments twice:
SAFECO Classic (1983, 1988); Nabisco Dinah Shore (1984, 1989); Lady Keystone Open (1985-86); Crestar Classic (1988-
89); Atlantic City Classic (1986, 1988); Longs Drugs Challenge and McDonald’s LPGA Championship (1999-2000); and U.S.
Women’s Open (1999, 2002).
● In 2008, best finish was runner-up at the SemGroup Championship Presented by John Q. Hammons, where she lost a two-
hole, sudden-death playoff to Paula Creamer; crossed the $12 million mark in career earnings at the Grand China Air LPGA.
● In 2007, recorded a season-best runner-up finish at the SemGroup Championship Presented by John Q. Hammons where
she lost in a one-hole, sudden-death playoff to Mi Hyun Kim; carded her second LPGA career hole-in-one at the Michelob
ULTRA Open at Kingsmill; made her seventh Solheim Cup appearance, where she scored three points for the victorious U.S.
Team.
● In 2006, earned her 31st career win at the Safeway International Presented by Coca-Cola, where she crossed the $10 million
mark in career earnings to become only the third player in LPGA history (at the time) to reach that milestone; crossed the
$11 million mark in career earnings with her tie for fourth at the Weetabix Women’s British Open.
● In 2005, recorded a season-best second-place finish at the ShopRite LPGA Classic; made her sixth appearance on the
crossed the $9 million mark in career earnings with a tie for fourth at the ShopRite LPGA Classic; teamed with Grace Park
and Cristie Kerr to win the Wendy’s 3-Tour Challenge, an unofficial event; recipient of the William and Mousie Powell Award.
● In 2003, recorded 11 birdies en route to a career-low 62 in the final round of the LPGA Corning Classic to win her 29th career
LPGA title (her 62 tied the LPGA lowest final round by a winner, and her 29 birdies in the event tied an LPGA record for most
sub-par holes in a single event); won her 30th career title at the Evian Masters; also recorded a 62 during the second round
of the Welch’s/Fry’s Championship; crossed the $8 million mark in career earnings after the ShopRite LPGA Classic; was a
member of the U.S. Solheim Cup Team, recording a 3-1-0 record.
● In 2002, fired a 66 in the final round of the U.S. Women’s Open to overtake Annika Sorenstam and win her seventh major
championship and her fourth major in four years; won the rain-shortened Chick-fil-A Charity Championship hosted by Nancy
Lopez after a pair of 66s; crossed the $7 million mark in career earnings after finishing tied for second at the ShopRite LPGA
Classic; was a member of the victorious U.S. Solheim Cup Team, recording a 2-2 record.
● In 2001, won her 26th tournament title at the Electrolux USA Championship Hosted by Vince Gill and Amy Grant.
● In 2000, won her second consecutive title at both the Longs Drugs Challenge and the McDonald’s LPGA Championship; won
her third career Samsung World Championship title; won the McDonald’s LPGA Championship after defeating Stefania
Croce on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff; crossed the $6 million mark in career earnings; inducted into the World
Golf Hall of Fame on Nov. 20; won the Compaq Swedish Open on the Ladies European Tour (LET); and was a member of the
U.S. Solheim Cup Team.
● In 1999, captured five tournament titles, including two major championships, and became an LPGA Tour and World Golf
Halls of Fame member with her 22nd victory at the Safeway LPGA Golf Championship; won the U.S. Women’s Open and
McDonald’s LPGA Championship to become only the second woman in LPGA history (after Pat Bradley in 1986—Karrie
Webb joined them in 2001 and Annika Sorenstam in 2003) to complete the modern day LPGA Career Grand Slam; Inkster,
Bradley, Sorenstam, Webb, Louise Suggs and Mickey Wright are the only players to complete the LPGA Career Grand
Slam; crossed the $1 million mark in season earnings after only 16 events; crossed the $4 million and $5 million marks in
career earnings; finished second in the Vare Trophy race for lowest scoring average on Tour; finished the season second to
Karrie Webb for Rolex Player of the Year honors.
● In 1998, recorded her 17th career LPGA victory when she successfully defended her title at the Samsung World
Championship of Women’s Golf; recorded her first LPGA career hole-in-one during the third round of Lifetime’s AFLAC
Tournament of Champions; and was a member of the victorious U.S. Solheim Cup Team.
● In 1997, passed the $3 million mark in career earnings by virtue of her victory at the Samsung World Championship of
Women’s Golf, which she won in a sudden-death playoff against Kelly Robbins and Helen Alfredsson.
● In 1996, best finish was fourth at both the Michelob Light Heartland Classic and the Star Bank LPGA Classic.
● In 1995, best finish was second at the Star Bank LPGA Classic.
● In 1994, played a limited season of 16 events due to the birth of her second child, daughter Cori; best finish was a tie for
Amateur
Inkster captured the U.S. Women’s Amateur title from 1980-82 to become the first woman since 1934 to win three consecutive
U.S. Amateur titles. Only four other women and one man have won the U.S. Amateur three consecutive times. She was a member
of the U.S. Curtis Cup (1982) and World Cup (1980 and 1982) teams. Winner of the 1981 California Amateur Championship, she
was California’s 1981 Amateur of the Year and 1982 Bay Area Athlete of the Year. The number-one ranked amateur by Golf Digest
from 1981-82, Inkster was a collegiate All-American for three years (1979, 1981-82) and also won the 1982 Broderick Award.
Personal
5’7”...Named Golf Digest’s 1983 Rookie of the Year...Named Professional Female Athlete of the Year by the San Jose Sports
Association in 1985...Married, husband Brian is a golf pro...Gave birth to first child, daughter Hayley Carole, in 1990...Gave birth to
second daughter, Cori Simpson, in 1994...Maiden name is Simpson...Plays out of Los Altos Country Club...Voted 1999 Female
Player of the Year by the Golf Writers Association of America (GWAA)...Recognized during the LPGA’s 50th Anniversary in 2000
as one of the LPGA’s top-50 players and teachers...In 2000, was honored by ESPN with the ESPY Award for Outstanding
Women’s Golf Performer of the Year...Received the 2004 Thomas P. Infusino Award, given by the ShopRite LPGA Classic to
recognize an individual who has had a large role in the growth and success of the tournament…In October 2007, traveled to
Rwanda on a mission trip with Betsy King and Golf Fore Africa…Member of the LPGA Player Executive Committee for the 2002-04
and 2007-09 seasonsRecipient of the 2008 ASAP Sports/Jim Murray Award given by the GWAA...Represents CVS Pharmacy,
Genworth Financial, ECCO and Pasatiempo Golf Course.
Profile
Year Events Best Finish Top 10 Cuts Made Earnings (Rank) Average Score (Rank)
2004 7 $0 77.50
2005 9 T30 5 $1,509 (123) 74.78
2006 6 T33 4 $1,115 (135) 74.81
*2011* 1 $0 77.50
BEST TOURNAMENT: Tied for 30th at the 2005 IOS FUTURES Golf Classic in El Paso,
Texas
2011 Finishes
Tournament Date Score FinishEarnings
Santorini Riviera Nayarit Classic (Nuevo Vallarta, April 8 - 74-81 M/C
MX) 10 155
Paige Mackenzie
Rookie year: 2007
Priority List Category: 11
Career Earnings: $364,850
Career Best Finish: 08T
Career Low Round: 65
Education: University of Washington (2006, Business)
Professional
2011
● Finished tied for 43rd at the RR Donnelley LPGA Founders Cup.
Career
● In 2010, finished tied for 34th at the Kraft Nabisco Championship.
● In 2009, recorded a career-best tie for eighth at the Safeway Classic Presented by Coca-Cola, where she tied her career-low
tied her career-low 66 in the second round of the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Presented by Kroger.
● In 2007, best finish was a tie for 17th at the SBS Open at Turtle Bay.
● In 2006, turned professional in September; won one event on The Cactus Tour; as a sponsor’s exemption, tied for 23rd at the
Wendy’s Championship for Children, where she carded a career-low 66 during the second round; tied for 12th at the LPGA
Final Qualifying Tournament to earn exempt status for the 2007 LPGA season.
Amateur
As an amateur, Mackenzie tied for 13th at the 2005 U.S. Women’s Open. She was named the 2005 Pacific Northwest Golf
Association’s Women’s Player of the Year and won both the match play and stroke play competitions of the 2005 Trans National
Championship. She was a 2005 North and South Amateur Championship semi-finalist. Mackenzie rewrote record books during her
career at the University of Washington (UW) and finished her senior year as Golfweek’s top amateur in the nation. In 2006,
Mackenzie was the school’s first female golfer to win the Pac-10 Championship individual title and finished the year with a school-
record scoring average (72.79). She recorded 22 top-10 finishes during her collegiate career and won the 2006 NCAA West
Regional. From 2004-06, she was a three-time NGCA All-American and All-Scholar athlete, and First-Team All Pac-10 selection.
Mackenzie was a member of the victorious 2006 U.S. Curtis Cup team, where she posted a 3-1 record, and also earned medalist
honors at the 2006 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship. She was one of two female golfers selected to represent the United
States at The Sprint International Amateur Championships.
Personal
5’8”…Started playing golf at the age of 3…Credits her parents as the individuals most influencing her career…Her brother, Brock,
plays on the Nationwide Tour and is a former Walker Cup participant…Hobbies include watching sports and reading…Qualified for
the Tour on her first attempt…Represents Nike.
Jackie Gallagher-Smith
Rookie year: 1994
Priority List Category: 19
LPGA Career Victories: 1
Career Earnings: $1,327,067
Career Low Round: 64
Education: Louisiana State University (1990, Liberal Arts)
LPGA Career Holes In One: 4
Tournament 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
KNC DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 57T 58T MC 39T
LPGA DNP DNP DNP 67T 70T MC MC 50T 47T 56T
OPEN DNP DNP DNP 53T MC DNP 21T MC 37T MC
DM/WBO DNP DNP DNP 30T MC MC MC MC MC MC
Tournament 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
KNC 55T DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP
LPGA 78 MC 58T 69T MC 77
OPEN DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP
DM/WBO MC DNP 26T DNP DNP DNP
Professional
Career
● In 2007, competed in 11 events before giving birth to son, Sullivan Barnes Smith; recorded her fifth LPGA career hole-in-one
in the second round of the McDonald’s LPGA Championship Presented by Coca-Cola.
● In 2006, best finish was a tie for 10th at the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Presented by Kroger.
● In 2005, gave birth to her first child, son O’Connor William Smith; her best finish was a tie for 26th at the John Q. Hammons
Hotel Classic.
● In 2004, best finish was at the ShopRite LPGA Classic, where she tied for sixth and carded her fourth LPGA career hole-in-
one en route to a career-low 64 during the final round.
● In 2003, best finish was a tie for 21st at the LPGA Takefuji Classic, where she crossed the $1 million mark in career
earnings.
● In 2002, best finish was a tie for fourth at The Office Depot Championship Hosted by Amy Alcott.
● In 2001, best finish was fifth place at The Office Depot; also tied for fifth at the Electrolux USA Championship Hosted by
Vince Gill and Amy Grant.
● In 2000, best finish was a tie for fourth at the Japan Airlines Big Apple Classic.
● In 1999, became a Rolex First-Time Winner at the Giant Eagle LPGA Classic; recorded her second and third LPGA career
holes-in-one in the second round of both the Standard Register PING and the AFLAC Champions Presented by Southern
Living.
● In 1998, best finish was sixth at the Michelob Light Classic; tied for sixth at the Australian Ladies Masters.
● In 1997, best finish was a tie for 11th at the CoreStates Betsy King Classic.
● In 1996, competed on the Ladies Asian Tour, where she finished 12th on its Order of Merit; returned to the LPGA Final
Qualifying Tournament and tied for 13th to earn exempt status for the 1997 LPGA season and re-join the Tour.
● In 1995, best finish was a tie for ninth at the HEALTHSOUTH Inaugural; carded her first LPGA career hole-in-one during the
PING Welch’s Championship; did not retain her playing status for the 1996 LPGA season.
● In 1994, best finish was a tie for 15th at the HEALTHSOUTH Palm Beach Classic.
● In 1993, tied for 36th at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament to earn non-exempt status for the 1994 LPGA season.
● In 1990, turned professional in June.
● Prior to joining the LPGA Tour, competed on the Futures Golf Tour, Asian Tour and the Central Florida Challenge mini-tour.
Amateur
Gallagher-Smith was the 1983 and 1986 Indiana State Junior champion. She was a semifinalist at the 1987 Indiana State Amateur
and placed third the following year. She was named a 1987 NCAA All-American while a member of the Louisiana State University
golf team.
Personal
5’5”...Started playing golf at the age of 5...Credits her father Jim and husband Eddie as the individuals most influencing her
career...Her brother Jim Gallagher is a five-time winner on the PGA Tour, making Jackie and Jim one of two brother-sister
combinations to win on the LPGA and PGA Tours (joining Cathy Gerring and Bill Kratzert)...Married Eddie Smith on May 30,
1992...Gave birth to her son O’Connor in 2005, and son Sullivan in 2007…Hobbies include Bible study, singing, cooking and being
a mom...Qualified for the Tour on her fourth attempt…Represents GolfPodium and the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club & Spa in Jupiter, Fla.
Tournament 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
KNC DNP MC 16T 01 43T 10T 09T 36T 51T 35T
LPGA 33T 34T 75T 21T DNP 17T 17T 41T 43T 13T
OPEN 47T MC 21T 04T DNP 12T 34T MC MC 07T
DM/WBO 25T 05 MC 11T DNP 23T MC 13T 24T 11T
Professional
2011
● Finished tied for 19th at the RR Donnelley LPGA Founders Cup; 52nd at the HSBC Women's Champions.
Career
● In 2010, best finish was a tie for 15th at the CN Canadian Women's Open.
● In 2009, won the MasterCard Classic Honoring Alejo Peralta Presented by Nextel, her sixth LPGA Tour victory; tied for
million mark in career earnings with a tie for 30th at the Stanford International Pro-Am.
● In 2007, recorded five top-10 finishes, including a season-best tie for third at The Mitchell Company LPGA Tournament of
Champions; made her fifth appearance in The Solheim Cup and earned 2-1/2 points for the victorious U.S. Team.
● In 2006, won her fifth career LPGA title at the Safeway Classic Presented by Pepsi, where she also became the seventh
player of the season to surpass $1 million in season earnings; finished runner-up to Annika Sorenstam at the U.S. Women’s
Open after an 18-hole playoff and crossed the $5 million mark in career earnings; recorded the first hole-in-one of her LPGA
career during the second round of the Longs Drugs Challenge.
● In 2005, won her fourth career LPGA title at the State Farm Classic; made her fourth appearance on the victorious U.S.
Solheim Cup Team, posting a 2-2-1 record; crossed the $4 million mark in career earnings with her tie for seventh at the
Safeway Classic Presented by Pepsi.
● In 2004, recorded five top-10 finishes, including season-best fourth places at both the Franklin American Mortgage
career-low 63 in the first round of the Welch’s/Fry’s Championship; crossed the $3 million mark in career earnings at the
Chick-fil-A Charity Championship hosted by Nancy Lopez, where she tied for fifth.
● In 2002, posted three top-10 finishes, including a second place at the Aerus Electrolux USA Championship Hosted by Vince
Gill and Amy Grant; was a captain’s pick for the victorious U.S. Solheim Cup Team; gave birth to her second child, daughter
Reilly Ann.
● In 2001, posted seven top-10 finishes, including a season-best third place at The Office Depot Hosted by Amy Alcott;
recorded a career-low 63 during the first round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic, where she tied for 12th; played in what she
thought would be her last event of the season in September (Williams Championship) before taking the remainder of the
season off for pregnancy leave, but felt well enough to return to competition for the season-ending Tyco/ADT Championship
at seven-months pregnant.
● In 2000, won her third career title at the Electrolux USA Championship Hosted by Vince Gill and Amy Grant on May 14, her
first Mother’s Day; twice finished second after losing on the second hole of sudden-death playoffs to Annika Sorenstam at
the Welch’s/Circle K Championship and to Dorothy Delasin at the Giant Eagle LPGA Classic; crossed the $2 million mark in
career earnings after finishing second at the Giant Eagle LPGA Classic; was a member of the U.S. Solheim Cup Team; won
the State Farm LPGA Series Bonus Pool.
● In 1999, took four months off for the birth of her first son, Jackson Jeffrey; shot a 64 during the first round of the Oldsmobile
Classic, which was just her second event after becoming a mother; best finish was a tie for fifth at the Sunrise Hawaiian
Ladies Open.
● In 1998, recorded her first major championship victory at the Nabisco Dinah Shore and recorded 10 additional top-10
finishes; crossed the $1 million mark in career earnings; was a member of the victorious U.S. Solheim Cup Team.
● In 1997, captured her first career victory at the Oldsmobile Classic and tied for second after losing to Annika Sorenstam in a
● In 1995, was Rolex Rookie of the Year on the strength of four top-10 finishes, including a tie for fourth at both the Friendly’s
● Prior to joining the LPGA Tour, was a teaching pro at La Quinta Country Club and competed on the Players West Tour,
Amateur
Hurst enjoyed a very successful amateur career. She was the 1986 U.S. Girls’ Junior champion, the 1989 U.S. Women’s Amateur
medalist, the 1990 U.S. Women’s Amateur champion and a member of the 1990 U.S. World Amateur Team. While competing for
San Jose State University, she received top honors at the 1989 NCAA Championship, winning the individual title and leading her
squad to the team title.
Personal
5’6”...Started playing golf at the age of 11...Credits Kiyoko Hurst, Frank Bundt and Gloria Armstrong as the individuals most
influencing her career...Married Jeff Heitt on Oct. 14, 1995...Gave birth to son Jackson Jeffrey in 1999, and daughter Reilly Ann in
2002...Enjoys listening to music and being with her family and friends…Is a LPGA Player Director for the 2007-09 seasons…
Represents PING, Titleist and Cutter & Buck.
Tournament 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
KNC DNP 64T 48T DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP
LPGA 59T MC 39T 54T MC MC DNP MC MC
OPEN 12T 35T DNP 52T DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP
DM/WBO MC MC MC MC MC MC DNP DNP DNP
Professional
2011
● Finished tied for 22nd at the RR Donnelley LPGA Founders Cup.
Career
● In 2010, recorded a season-best tie for 37th at the CN Canadian Women's Open.
● In 2009, best finish was a tie for 20th at the season-opening SBS Open at Turtle Bay.
● In 2008, played in only eight events due to the birth of her son, Lucas Micah.
● In 2007, recorded a career-best tie for fifth at the SemGroup Championship Presented by John Q. Hammons.
● In 2006, best finishes were consecutive ties for 19th at the Sybase Classic presented by Lincoln Mercury and the LPGA
Corning Classic.
● In 2005, best finish was a tie for 18th at the John Q. Hammons Hotel Classic.
● In 2004, best finish was a tie for 20th at the LPGA Takefuji Classic.
● In 2003, best finish was a tie for eighth at the Wachovia LPGA Classic hosted by Betsy King; carded a career-low 64 in the
● In June 2001, turned professional and began competing on the Futures Tour, where she placed second at the Betty Puskar
Futures Golf Classic; tied for 52nd at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament to earn non-exempt status for the 2002 LPGA
season.
Amateur
Louden competed on the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) circuit, where she was a Second-Team All-American from
1995-96 and an Honorable Mention All-American in 1997. She competed in the 1996 State Farm Rail Classic on a sponsor
exemption and recorded a hole-in-one during the second round. Louden’s impressive amateur career took off after she won the
1997 Women’s Western Amateur Championship. From 1998-99, she was a quarterfinalist at the U.S. Women’s Amateur
Championship. In 1998, she was a finalist at the Women’s Trans-National. She won three collegiate tournaments and was a four-
time All-American at Stanford. In 2000, Louden was a member of the U.S. Curtis Cup and World Amateur Teams.
Personal
5’6”...Started playing golf at the age of 7...Credits Kim Dolan, her first golf coach, and her father Larry Keever as the individuals
most influencing her career...Married Mike Louden on Jan. 5, 2003...Maiden name is Keever...Gave birth to son Lucas Micah in
2008…Competed as Stephanie Keever in 2002...Hobbies include scuba diving, reading, working out and participating in service
activities for children and the disabled...Was a member of the LPGA Player Executive Committee for the 2006-08 seasons, serving
as vice president for the 2008 Tour season…Qualified for the Tour on her first attempt.
Hilary Lunke
Rookie year: 2002
Priority List Category: 19
LPGA Career Victories: 1
Career Earnings: $885,189
Career Low Round: 65
Stanford University (2001, Economics/Psychology; 2002,
Education:
Master’s in Sociology)
Playoff Record: 1-0
Professional
Career
● In 2007, played a limited schedule due to the birth of her first child, daughter Greta, in October.
● In 2006, best finish was a tie for 22nd at the Wegmans LPGA, where she carded a career-low 65 in the third round.
● In 2005, best finish was a tie for 27th at the SBS Open at Turtle Bay.
● In 2004, best finish was a tie for 28th at the Evian Masters.
● In 2003, made history with an 18-hole playoff victory over Angela Stanford and Kelly Robbins at the U.S. Women’s Open,
becoming one of 14 players in LPGA history to make the U.S. Women’s Open her first LPGA victory; she was also the first
player in the history of the U.S. Women’s Open to win the event after qualifying through local and sectional qualifiers; her
husband Tylar was her caddie that week.
● In 2002, best finish was a tie for 15th at the Wendy’s Championship for Children at Tartan Fields; returned to the LPGA Final
Qualifying Tournament, where she tied for 17th to earn exempt status for the 2003 LPGA season.
● In 2001, turned professional in August; qualified for the Tour by tying for 31st at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament to
Amateur
Lunke competed in seven U.S. Women’s Amateur Championships. In 1997 and 1999, she was the runner-up at the Women’s
Western Amateur. She was a member of the 2000 U.S. Curtis Cup and World Amateur Teams. While attending Stanford, she was
a four-time All-American and won two collegiate titles. In 2001, before turning professional, she was the South Atlantic Amateur
champion.
Personal
5’7”…Started playing golf at the age of 13...Credits her father Bill Homeyer as the individual most influencing her career...Married
Tylar Lunke on Nov. 2, 2002...Maiden name is Homeyer...Competed as Hilary Homeyer in 2002...Gave birth to daughter Greta in
2007…Completed her master’s degree in Sociology at Stanford University in March 2002…In January 2005, traveled through
Honduras on a mission trip with Betsy King, building safe homes for children and visiting local churches…Was a member of the
LPGA Player Executive Committee for the 2006-08 seasons, serving as president in 2008; served as vice president in
2007...Hobbies include jogging, cooking, sewing, knitting, decorating, Christian fellowship activities, reading, swimming and being
a “purveyor of fine home living”...Qualified for the Tour on her first attempt.
Professional
Career
● In 2009, turned professional in March; finished 23rd at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament, where she earned Priority List
Category 16 for the 2010 LPGA season; competed on the Duramed FUTURES Tour, finishing in the top-10 twice, including a
tie for second at the USI Championship.
Amateur
Moreno played collegiate golf at the University of Southern California, and was the 2008 PAC-10 individual and team champion, and
was given Honorable Mention distinction. She was the NCAA national runner-up in 2007, and was selected as a First Team All-
American that same year.
Michele Redman
Rookie year: 1992
Priority List Category: 1
LPGA Career Victories: 2
Career Earnings: $5,692,162
Career Low Round: 63
Education: Indiana University (1988, Public Finance and Management)
LPGA Career Holes In One: 2
Playoff Record: 0-1
Tournament 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
KNC DNP DNP DNP DNP 54T DNP 42T 13T 04T 18T
LPGA 64T MC MC 29T 41T MC 18T MC 17T 10T
OPEN DNP 22T MC 20 14T 07T 49T 14T 23T 16T
DM/WBO MC MC 31T 25T 23T 41T 14T 13T 50T MC
Tournament 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
KNC 25T 21T 22 58T 11T 65T 21T 12T 48T 83T
LPGA 06T 11T MC 49T 39T 46T 58T 31T 42T DNP
OPEN 22T 39T 05T MC MC MC 70 40T MC DNP
DM/WBO DNP 37T 05T 11T MC 42T DNP 17T DNP DNP
Professional
Career
● In 2010, best finish was a tie for third at the CVS/pharmacy LPGA Challenge.
● In 2009, recorded a season-best runner-up finish at the Safeway Classic Presented by Coca-Cola, where she and
round of the Kraft Nabisco Championship, where she tied for 12th.
● In 2007, best finish was a tie for seventh at the LPGA State Farm Classic, where she crossed the $5 million mark in career
earnings.
● In 2006, best finish was a tie for fifth at the Ginn Clubs & Resorts Open.
● In 2005, best finish was a tie for second at the ADT Championship; tied for sixth at the MasterCard Classic honoring Alejo
Peralta, where she crossed the $4 million mark in career earnings; was a member of the victorious U.S. Solheim Cup Team.
● In 2004, best finishes were ties for fifth at the U.S. Women’s Open and the Weetabix Women’s British Open.
● In 2003, best finish of the season was third place at the Wendy’s Championship for Children at Tartan Fields, where she tied
her career-low score of 63 in the second round; recorded six additional top-10 finishes; competed in her third Solheim Cup,
posting a 2-0-1 record.
● In 2002, best finish was a tie for second at both the Kellogg-Keebler Classic and Bank of Montreal Canadian Women’s
Open; crossed the $3 million mark in career earnings following the CISCO World Ladies Match Play Championship, where
she tied for fifth; was a member of the victorious U.S. Solheim Cup Team.
● In 2001, best finish was third at the Longs Drugs Challenge, where she crossed the $2 million mark in career earnings;
recorded the second hole-in-one of her LPGA career during the third round of the Welch’s/Circle K Championship.
● In 2000, captured her second career win at the First Union Betsy King Classic with all three rounds in the 60s (68-66-68);
her win came in the second-to-last tournament in which players could earn Solheim Cup points, helping her to become one
of three “rookies” to qualify for the U.S. Team.
● In 1999, best finish was seventh place at The Office Depot; crossed the $1 million mark in career earnings with a tie for ninth
round.
● In 1997, became a Rolex First-Time Winner at the JAL Big Apple Classic and posted five additional top-10 finishes.
● In 1995, best finish was third place at the Star Bank LPGA Classic.
● In 1994, season-best finish was a tie for seventh at the Rochester International.
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● In 1993, totaled six top-20 finishes, including a tie for 12 at both the Jamie Farr Toledo Classic and the Sun-Times
Challenge.
● In 1992, posted her first LPGA career hole-in-one during the second round of the Sega Women’s Championship; best finish
LPGA season.
● Prior to qualifying for the LPGA Tour, played on the Futures Tour for three years, where she won three events and posted
Amateur
Redman was the 1983 Ohio State Junior champion. In 1986, she was a quarterfinalist at the U.S. Women’s Amateur
Championship and finished as the second-lowest amateur at the U.S. Women’s Open. She played collegiate golf at Indiana
University, where she won four tournaments, twice was named an All-American and four times earned All-Big Ten Conference
honors. In addition, she was the Big Ten Conference champion in 1987.
Personal
5’7”...Started playing golf at the age of 11...Credits Sam Carmichael as the individual most influencing her career…Enjoys boating
and snowmobiling...Has one daughter, McKenna…Inducted into the National Golf Coaches Association Players Hall of Fame on
Jan. 10, 2006…Qualified for the Tour on her fourth attempt...Represents Titleist, Choice Hotels and FootJoy.
Professional
Career
● Best finish was a tie for 16th at the Safeway Classic Presented by Coca-Cola and the Navistar LPGA Classic Presented by
Monaco RV.
● In 2009, turned professional in February; finished ninth on the Duramed FUTURES Tour season-ending money list to earn
membership to the 2010 LPGA season; played in 17 events on the Duramed FUTURES Tour, finishing in a tie for second at
the Texas Hill Country Classic and in the top-10 six additional times.
Amateur
Walshe played her collegiate golf at the University of Arizona, where she was a three-time All-American with 10 individual wins. In
2008, she was a member of the victorious U.S. Curtis Cup Team, and played for the U.S. World Amateur Championship team. In
2007, Walshe won the North-South Amateur Championship.
Personal
5'7''...Started playing golf at the age of 10...Credits her parents and coaches as the individuals who influenced her career the
most...Qualified for the Tour on her first attempt...Hobbies include traveling, spending time with friends and following Boston
sports...Represents Antigua, T3 Solutions and Titleist.
Kris Tschetter
Rookie year: 1988
Priority List Category: 19
LPGA Career Victories: 1
Career Earnings: $2,924,435
Career Low Round: 63
Texas Christian University (1987, Radio, Television and
Education:
Film)
Playoff Record: 0-1
Tournament 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
KNC 08T 60T 32T 27T 09 02 MC 13T 53T DNP
LPGA 74T 11T 49T 18T 18T MC 30T 54T 46T 39T
OPEN 36T 17T 25T 13T 02 MC 36T 40T DNP 30T
DM/WBO MC MC MC 12T 49T 16T 54T DNP DNP MC
Professional
Career
● In 2007, played in only four events due to a hip injury.
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● In 2006, best finish was a tie for 15 at the Wendy’s Championship for Children.
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● In 2005, best finish was a tie for 18 at the Safeway Classic Presented by Pepsi; tied the nine-hole LPGA record in relation
to par when she shot 29 (-8) on the back nine during the third round of the Weetabix Women’s British Open.
● In 2004, best finish was a tie for third at the Asahi Ryokuken International Championship at MountVintage.
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● In 2003, best finish was a tie for 20 at the Safeway PING Presented by Yoplait.
● In 2002, best finish was a tie for fifth at the Kellogg-Keebler Classic.
● In 2001, returned from hip surgery and recorded six top-10 finishes, the best of which was third at the Sybase Big Apple
Classic Presented by GOLF MAGAZINE; tied her career-low score of 63 during the first round of the Standard Register
PING, where she tied for seventh; earned the Heather Farr Player Award.
● In 2000, top finish was a tie for ninth at the Longs Drugs Challenge; crossed the $2 million mark in career earnings with her
11th-place finish at the Los Angeles Women’s Championship; underwent hip surgery in June and was forced to miss the
remainder of the season.
● In 1999, twice finished tied for second: The Office Depot and the Sara Lee Classic.
● In 1998, best of four top-20 finishes was a tie for fourth at the Safeway LPGA Golf Championship.
● In 1997, finished second at both the NabiscoDinahShore and the State Farm Rail Classic, where she tied Cindy Figg-Currier
career-low round of 63 during the first round of the State Farm Rail Classic.
● In 1995, top finishes were second place at the Sprint Championship and a tie for second at the Cup Noodles Hawaiian
Ladies Open; crossed the $1 million mark in career earnings with a tie for 15th at the GHP Heartland Classic.
● In 1994, posted five top-20 finishes, including a season-best fourth place at the Jamie Farr Toledo Classic.
● In 1993, tied for second at the Standard Register PING and tied for third at the Sprint Classic.
● In 1992, became one of eight Rolex First-Time Winners with her victory at the Northgate Computer Classic.
● In 1991, best finish was second place at the PING Welch’s Championship; also tied for second at the Lady Keystone Open;
Amateur
Tschetter won the 1983 American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Tournament of Champions and was a four-time winner of the
South Dakota State Women’s Amateur Championship (1983-86). In 1984, she qualified for the U.S. Women’s Open and the
following year was a quarterfinalist at the Trans-National. Tschetter played college golf at Texas Christian University (TCU), where
she was a three-time member of the All-Southwest Conference Team. She finished ninth at the 1987 NCAA Championship.
Personal
5’7”...Credits Terry Crouch and Richard and Mike Tschetter for influencing her early career and credits husband Kirk Lucas for
getting her where she is today...Lucas has been teaching her since the two met in 1992...Has two daughters: Lainey Elizabeth,
born in 2003, and Kyra Marie, born in 2004…Founded the Kris Tschetter Celebrity Golf Benefit for Kids in 1991, an event that
raises money for children’s charities in the Sioux Falls, S.D., area...Hobbies include ballet, cooking and reading...Represents Liz
Claiborne.
Professional
2011
● Finished tied for 18th at the Honda LPGA Thailand; tied for 35th at the HSBC Women's Champions; tied for 53rd at the RR
Donnelley LPGA Founders Cup.
Career
● In 2010, best finish was a second at the LPGA Hana Bank Championship Presented by SK telecom; tied for seventh at the
tied for eighth at the CN Canadian Women's Open; recorded her second career hole-in-one as a professional during the
opening round of the Hana Bank - KOLON Championship, where she tied for 15th; finished the season first in driving average
(272.5).
● In 2008, turned professional in March and joined the Duramed FUTURES Tour, where she won five events and recorded five
additional top-10 finishes; named Duramed FUTURES Tour Rookie and Player of the Year; set a Duramed FUTURES Tour
record for most single-season earnings ($93,107), securing Priority List Category 9 for the 2009 LPGA season.
Amateur
Hurst was consistently one of the nation’s best amateurs. She was a two-time Florida Junior Tour Player of the Year (2006-07) and
also qualified for the U.S. Women’s Open in both years. She was a member of the 2006 United States Junior Ryder Cup Team,
earning two points, to help the U.S. squad half the contest 6-6. Hurst won three times on the American Junior Golf Association
(AJGA) circuit, including the 2007 PING Invitational. Her successful performances earned her berths on the 2007 U.S. PING Junior
Solheim Cup Team and Canon Cup, representing the East Team. She was also the top-ranked amateur in the 2007 Polo Golf
Rankings and was named the 2007 AJGA Player of the Year.
Personal
5’8”…Started playing golf at the age of 8...Credits parents as the individuals most influencing her career...Hobbies include watching
movies, reading books, rock climbing, jet skiing, billiards, working out and listening to music…Qualified for the Tour by finishing
first on the 2008 Duramed FUTURES Tour season-ending money list…Represents Callaway Golf.