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Denise Killeen
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| Background |
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Birthday: April 22, 1962 |
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Residence: Marietta, Ga. |
| Birthplace: Atlanta, Ga. |
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- In 2001, posted a career-best finish with a tie for fourth at the
Longs Drugs Challenge; matched that career-best three months later at
the Michelob Light Classic.
- In 2000, played a limited schedule due to the birth of her second
child, daughter Kaleigh, on June 27; best finish was a tie for 13th
at the Safeway LPGA Golf Championship.
- In 1999, best finish was a tie for 11th at the Chick-fil-A Charity
Championship.
- In 1998, gave birth to first child, son Andrew, on Feb. 8; best finish
was a tie for 18th at both the Jamie Farr Kroger Classic and State Farm
Rail Classic; returned to the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament and tied
for 12th to gain exempt status for the 1999 season.
- In 1997, best finish was a tie for seventh at the CoreStates Betsy
King Classic.
- In 1996, best finish was a tie for sixth at the ShopRite LPGA Classic;
carded a career-low 64 during the first round of the State Farm Rail
Classic.
- In 1995, best finish was a tie for 10th at the Cup Noodles Hawaiian
Ladies Open.
- In 1994, had three top-20 finishes, including a season-best tie for
ninth at the Lady Keystone Open.
- In 1993, best finish was a tie for 14th at the ShopRite LPGA Classic.
- In 1992, best finish was a tie for ninth at the Phar-Mor in Youngstown.
- In 1991, qualified for the Tour by tying for 23rd at the LPGA Final
Qualifying Tournament to earn non-exempt status for the 1992 season.
- In 1990, competed on the Futures Tour, where she won four tournaments
and was named Futures Tour Player of the Year.
- Competed on the Women Professional Golfers' European Tour (WPGET)
in 1989 and 1991.
PERSONAL
5'6", blond hair, blue eyes. . . Started playing golf at the age of
10. . . Credits David Glenz as the individual most influencing her career.
. . Married John Killeen on Feb. 3, 1996. . . John caddies on the LPGA Tour.
. . Maiden name is Baldwin. . . Competed as Denise Baldwin from 1992-95.
. . Gave birth to son Andrew Patrick (Drew) on Feb. 8, 1998. . . Gave birth
to daughter Kaleigh on June 27, 2000. . . Hobbies include sports. |