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Wendy Doolan
Background  
Joined LPGA: 1991 Birthday: Dec.16, 1968
College: Residence: Sydney, Australia
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia  

LPGA Tour Victories: 2 - 2001 LPGA Champions Classic, 2003 Welch's/Fry's Championship

2002 HIGHLIGHTS

  • Posted her season-best finish at The Office Depot Championship Hosted by Amy Alcott, where she tied for fourth.
  • Recorded two other top-10 finishes, fifth at the First Union Betsy King Classic and a tie for 10th at the Asahi Ryokuken International Championship at Mount Vintage.
  • Recorded a season-low 66 in the final round of the Jamie Farr Kroger Classic Presented by ALLTEL.

2002 STATS (rank)
Rounds under par - 30/71 (29); Rounds in the 60s - 19/71 (20); Birdies - 239 (29); Eagles -9 (5); Greens in reg - 67.9% (21); Driving accuracy - 64.8% (134); Sand saves - 35.1% (82); Putting average - 30.16 (87); Driving average - 266.3 (3)

2001 HIGHLIGHTS

  • Became a Rolex First-Time Winner at the LPGA Champions Classic, where she defeated Wendy Ward with a birdie on the fifth hole of a sudden-death playoff, the longest playoff on the LPGA Tour in nearly two years.
  • Posted a career-low round of 64 during the second (and final) round of the LPGA Champions Classic; the event was shortened from 54 to 36 holes due to inclement weather.
  • Crossed the $1 million mark in career earnings following her win at the LPGA Champions Classic.
    Posted four additional top-10 finishes, including a tie for seventh at the U.S. Women's Open, her best finish in a major championship.
  • Finished the season ranked first on Tour in driving distance, averaging 265.80 yards per drive.

2001 STATS (rank)
Rounds under par - 34/85 (50); Rounds in the 60s - 23/85 (20); Birdies - 296 (15); Eagles -4 (47); Greens in reg - 68% (34); Driving accuracy - 61% (169); Sand saves - 41.9% (70); Putting average - 30.62 (135); Driving average - 265.80 (1)

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • In 2000, best finish was second place at the Wegmans Rochester International.
  • In 1999, tied for third at the Longs Drugs Challenge; tied her career-low score of 65 during the third round of the First Union Betsy King Classic.
  • In 1998, best finish came at the Rainbow Foods LPGA Classic, where she finished tied for fifth.
  • In 1997, tied for third at the CoreStates Betsy King Classic; recorded her first career hole-in-one during the third round of the Welch's Championship.
  • In 1996, best finish was a tie for 12th at the Michelob Light Heartland Classic.
  • Played the Asian Ladies Tour from 1993-95.
  • Competed on the Futures Tour and the Women Professional Golfers' European Tour (WPGET) from 1992-95.

AMATEUR RESULTS
Doolan was the British Amateur Championship runner-up in 1991 and represented Australia seven times internationally.

PERSONAL
Started playing golf at the age of 14. . . Credits her family as the individuals most influencing her career. . . Enjoys swimming and tennis. . . Qualified for the LPGA Tour on her third attempt. . .



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