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Jackie Gallagher-Smith
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| Background |
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| Joined LPGA: 1967 |
Birthday: Dec. 11, 1967 |
| College: Louisiana State Univ. |
Residence: Jupiter, Fla. |
| Birthplace: Marion, Ind. |
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- 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, where she posted a career-best score of 65 during the final
round; recorded two holes-in-one - second rounds of both the Standard
Register PING and the AFLAC Champions Presented by Southern Living
- In 1998, best finish was sixth place at the Michelob Light Classic
and a tie 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 1997 and re-join the Tour.
- In 1995, best finish was a tie for ninth at the HEALTHSOUTH Inaugural;
carded her first hole-in-one during the PING Welch's Championship.
- In 1994, best finish was a tie for 15th at the HEALTHSOUTH Palm Beach
Classic.
- Prior to joining the LPGA Tour, competed on the Futures Golf Tour,
Asian Tour and the Central Florida Challenge mini-tour. She captured
three tournament titles while competing on the Futures Tour.
AMATEUR RESULTS
Gallagher-Smith was the 1983 and 1985 Indiana State Junior champion. She
was a semifinalist at the 1987 Indiana State Amateur and placed third
the following year. She was named a 1989 NCAA All-American while a member
of the Louisiana State University golf team.
PERSONAL
Started playing golf at the age of 5. . . Credits her parents, brothers
Jim and Jeff, husband Eddie and teacher Steve Bosdosh 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. . . Maiden name
is Gallagher. . . Hobbies include Bible study, singing, cooking and fitness.
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