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Name: BRANDIE BURTON

Birth Date: January 8, 1972

Birthplace: San Bernardino, Calif.

Age: 32 Ht.: 5’7"

Home: Laughlin, Nev.

College: Arizona State

Turned Professional: 1991

LPGA Tour Wins: 5 - 1992 Ping Welch’s Championship, 1993 Jamie Farr Toledo Classic, du Maurier Ltd. Classic, SAFECO Classic, 1998 du Maurier Classic.

PLAYER NOTES:
PROFESSIONAL:
2003 HIGHLIGHTS:

Recorded two top-10 finishes: a season-best tie for fourth at the Wegmans Rochester LPGA and a tie for seventh at the Welch’s/Fry’s Championship, where she posted a season-low 64 in the second round.

2003 STATS (Rank)

Rounds under par: 23/55 (39); Rounds in the 60s: 12/55 (38); Birdies: 164 (80); Eagles: 3 (52); Greens in reg: 67.4% (29); Driving accuracy: 69.6% (75); Sand saves: 35.7% (88); Putts per GIR: 1.84 (85); Driving average: 251.7 (65)

2002 HIGHLIGHTS:

Posted her season-best finish at the Aerus Electrolux USA Championship Hosted by Vince Gill and Amy Grant, where she placed fifth.

Recorded a season-low round of 66 in the second round of the Kellogg-Keebler Classic.

2002 STATS (Rank)

Rounds under par: 23/68 (61); Rounds in the 60s: 10/68 (64); Birdies: 207 (50); Eagles: 5 (24); Greens in reg: 64.1% (61); Driving accuracy: 63.1% (144); Sand saves: 37.9% (62); Putting average: 30.03 (77); Driving average: 250.1 (75)

2001 HIGHLIGHTS:

Began the season with back-to-back top-10 finishes: a fifth place finish at the YourLife Vitamins LPGA Classic and a tie for 10th at the Subaru Memorial of Naples.

Posted three more top-10 finishes: fourth place at the Wegmans Rochester International; a tie for seventh at the Nabisco Championship; and a tie for ninth at the Cup Noodles Hawaiian Ladies Open.

Once again underwent shoulder surgery for her right shoulder after re-injuring it at the Weetabix Women’s British Open, where she tied for 15th; missed the remainder of the season.

2001 STATS (Rank)

Rounds under par: 26/63 (45); Rounds in the 60s: 14/63 (39); Birdies: 190 (77); Eagles: 3 (63); Greens in reg: 67% (47); Driving accuracy: 62.5% (162); Sand saves: 45.2% (31); Putting average: 29.83 (38); Driving average: 244.40 (78)

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

In 2000, recorded two runner-up finishes: the Cup Noodles Hawaiian Ladies Open and the Longs Drugs Challenge; on the strength of eight top-10 finishes, crossed the $3 million mark in career earnings; was a captain’s pick for the U.S. Solheim Cup Team, earned a 1-1-1 record; winner of the 2000 Heather Farr Player Award.

In 1999, did not compete due to shoulder surgery.

In 1998, recorded her fifth career victory and second major championship win at the du Maurier Classic; recorded the second hole-in-one of her career during the third round of the U.S. Women’s Open.

In 1997, had her third jaw surgery, but still played in 25 events; best finish of the season was third place at the Friendly’s Classic; crossed the $2 million mark in career earnings after finishing tied for 11th at the du Maurier Classic; recorded her first career hole-in-one at the Safeway LPGA Golf Championship.

In 1996, finished second two times: at the Friendly’s Classic and First Bank Presents the Edina Realty LPGA Classic, where she lost in a sudden-death playoff to Liselotte Neumann.

In 1995, despite suffering a rib injury, recorded back-to-back ties for third at the Nabisco Dinah Shore and Pinewild Women’s Championship.

In 1994, best finish was a tie for second at the PING Welch’s Championship.

In 1993, won three titles, including her first du Maurier Classic, where she defeated Betsy King in a sudden-death playoff; led the Rolex Player of the Year standings going into the final official event of the season, but King’s victory and Burton’s tie for sixth place left King in the top spot for that honor; became the youngest player ever to cross the $1 million mark in career earnings — she was 21 years, seven months and 21 days old.

In 1992, became one of eight Rolex First-Time Winners when she captured the PING Welch’s Championship title; finished second four times, including a playoff loss to Maggie Will at the Sara Lee Classic; posted a career-low score of 63 during the second round of the McDonald’s Championship, where she also tied for second; a wrist injury in July forced her to take nine weeks off.

In 1991, during her rookie season, placed in the top 10 eight times, including a tie for second at the Rochester International; won LPGA Rookie of the Year honors.

AMATEUR:

Won the 1987 and 1989 San Diego Junior World Championships, the 1988 PGA National and the 1989 U.S. Girls’ Junior. . . Played collegiate golf for one season at Arizona State University. . . Won six tournaments at ASU and was No. 1-ranked collegian . . . .. Nearly pulled off rare double in 1989, losing in final of U.S. Women’s Amateur to Vicki Goetze-Ackerman a week after taking the Girls’ Junior. . . Runner-up at 1989 Trans-National Championship. . . Competed in three U.S. Women’s Opens as an Amateur and was a member of the USA Curtis Cup Team in 1990. . . Won the 1990 Women’s North & South Championship and 1990 Broadmoor Invitational.

Started playing golf at the age of 9...Lists Tim Miskell and Roger Burton as the individuals most influencing her career...Hobbies include fishing, softball and all sports...Qualified for the Tour on her first attempt.