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Tammie Green
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| Background |
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| Joined LPGA: 1983 |
Birthday: Dec. 17, 1959 |
| College: Marshall University |
Residence: Somerset, Ohio |
| Birthplace: Somerset, Ohio |
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- In 2000, posted her season-best finish at the Philips Invitational
Honoring Harvey Penick, where she tied for 16th.
- In 1999, tied for third at the LPGA Corning Classic and tied for fourth
at the Welch's/Circle K Championship; recorded her fifth LPGA career
hole-in-one during the third round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic.
- In 1998, was the first player ever to compete in The Solheim Cup while
pregnant and posted a 1-2 record for the victorious U.S. Team; recorded
her seventh career victory at the LPGA Corning Classic; and crossed
the $3 million mark in career earnings after finishing tied for seventh
at the U.S. Women's Open.
- In 1997, won two events: the Sprint Titleholders Championship and
the Giant Eagle LPGA Classic (for the second time).
- In 1996, competed in just 17 events due to surgery; top finish was
a tie for third at the SAFECO Classic.
- In 1995, had eight top-10 finishes, including a second-place finish
at the Fieldcrest Cannon Classic.
- In 1994, posted eight top-10 finishes, including one victory at the
Youngstown-Warren LPGA Classic and three runner-up finishes; was a member
of the victorious U.S. Solheim Cup Team.
- In 1993, won two events: the HEALTHSOUTH Palm Beach Classic and the
Rochester International, during which she recorded a career-low round
of 63 during the third round.
- In 1992, best finish was a tie for second at the Jamie Farr Toledo
Classic.
- In 1991, best finish was a tie for second at the Crestar-Farm Fresh
Classic.
- In 1990, placed fourth at both the Rochester International and the
Japan Airlines Big Apple Classic and tied for fourth at the SAFECO Classic.
- In 1989, became a Rolex First-Time Winner by capturing the 1989 du
Maurier Ltd. Classic title, one of the LPGA's four major championships.
- In 1988, posted six top 10s, including a second-place finish at the
Sara Lee Classic.
- In 1987, was the LPGA Rookie of the Year, earning $68,346.
Prior to joining the LPGA Tour in 1986, won 10 titles on the Futures
Tour and was the leading money winner in both 1985 and 1986.<R>
AMATEUR RESULTS
Green was a member of the Marshall University golf team and was a winner
of four collegiate events, three of which she won during her senior year
in 1982.
PERSONAL
Credits Paul Thomas as the individual most influencing her career. . .
Married Bill Parker in June 1998. . . Gave birth to daughter, Tina Marie,
on Dec. 3, 1998. . . Enjoys fishing, cooking, gardening, horseback riding
and sports.
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