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Liz Earley
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| Background |
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| Joined LPGA: 1993 |
Birthday: May 27, 1970 |
| College: University of Central Florida |
Residence: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada |
| Birthplace: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada |
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- In 2000, posted her career-best finish at the LPGA Corning Classic,
where she tied for seventh; underwent surgery on her left wrist in December
and spent 2001 rehabilitating it.
- In 1999, best finish was at tie for 21st at the Michelob Light Classic.
- In 1998, carded a season-best finish with a tie for eighth place at
the Rainbow Foods LPGA Classic and recorded a career-low 67 in the first
round of the du Maurier Classic, one of the Tour's four majors at the
time.
- In 1997, did not compete on the LPGA Tour, but did win the du Maurier
Series.
- In 1997 and 1993; played in the du Maurier Classic as a non-LPGA Tour
member.
- In 1995, won the Thailand Open, which is played on the Asian Tour;
originally qualified for the LPGA Tour at the LPGA Final Qualifying
Tournament, where she tied for 36th to earn non-exempt status for the
1996 season.
- In 1993, turned professional and played in the U.S. Women's Open.
- Prior to joining the LPGA Tour, was a member of the Futures and Asian
Tours.
AMATEUR RESULTS
Earley was a member of the University of Central Florida's golf team,
where she was named a Second-Team All-American in 1992. She won six college
tournaments and two conference championships.
PERSONAL
Started playing golf at the age of 9. . . Credits her parents, Dave and
Glenda, as the individuals most influencing her career. . . Credits Rosey
Bartlett, an LPGA Teaching and Club Professional (T&CP) Division member,
for helping her return to the game after major wrist surgery. . . Hobbies
include fishing, reading and going to movies. . . Qualified for the Tour
on her fifth attempt.
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