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Pat Hurst
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| Background |
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| Joined LPGA: 1995 |
Birthday: May 23, 1969 |
| College: San Jose State Univ. |
Residence: Scottsdale, Az |
| Birthplace: San Leandro, Calif. |
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- 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 a sudden death
playoff 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; 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; tied her career-low score of 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; recorded 11 top-10 finishes, including a tie for second
at the PageNet Tour Championship, a tie for third at The Office Depot
and three times tied for fourth (Michelob Light Classic, U.S. Women's
Open and Jamie Farr Kroger Classic); 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 during a playoff
at the ITT LPGA Tour Championship, where she recorded a career-low score
of 64 during the second round.
- In 1996, best finish was a tie for second at both the Michelob Light
Heartland Classic and the Star Bank LPGA Classic.
- In 1995, won the Rolex Rookie of the Year Award on the strength of
four top-10 finishes, including a tie for fourth at both the Friendly's
Classic and the GHP Heartland Classic.
- Prior to joining the LPGA Tour, she was a teaching pro at La Quinta
Country Club and competed on the Players West mini-tour, where she captured
five titles.
AMATEUR RESULTS
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 Individual and Team Championships.
PERSONAL
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, on June 18, 1999 and daughter, Reilly Ann, on January 15, 2002.
. . A member of the LPGA Teaching and Club Professional (T&CP) Division.
. . Enjoys listening to music and being with her family and friends.
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