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A.J. Eathorne
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| Background |
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| Joined LPGA: 1998 |
Birthday: July 12, 1976 |
| College: New Mexico State Univ. |
Residence: Penticton, British Columbia,
Canada |
| Birthplace: Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- In 2000, best finish was fourth at the Firstar LPGA Classic, where
she fired a career-low 64 during the final round.
- In 1999, recorded her first career hole-in-one during the first round
of the Australian Ladies Masters; best finish of the Year came at the
Longs Drugs Challenge, where she tied for third; suffered severe muscle
spasms in her left shoulder and ribs causing her to withdraw from the
du Maurier Classic and miss the following three events (July 30-Aug.
20).
- In 1998, turned professional and finished as co-medalist at the LPGA
Final Qualifying Tournament to earn exempt status for the 1999 season.
- Prior to joining the LPGA, was a member of the Futures Tour, where
she won two events
AMATEUR RESULTS
Eathorne was the Canadian Ladies Amateur champion in 1997 and the British
Columbia Ladies Amateur champion from 1995-97. She was a member of the
New Mexico State University golf team and was ranked fifth in the 1998
season. She was the Diet Coke Roadrunner Invitational medalist and received
NGCA first team All-America honors in 1997-98.
PERSONAL
Her full name is Anna-Jane Eathorne. Started playing golf at the age of
13. . . Credits Dean Atkinson, her golf coach for the past eight years,
as the individual most influencing her career and her parents, Bevan and
Judy, for their great support. . . Has one brother, Steve. . . Hobbies
include running, exercise, baking and hanging out with friends. . . Qualified
for the LPGA Tour on her first attempt.
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