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| Name: HEATHER BOWIE |
| Birth Date: March 23, 1975 |
| Birthplace: Washington, D.C. |
| Age: 29 Ht.: 5’3" |
| Home: Fort Worth, Texas |
| College: Arizona State & Texas |
| Turned Professional: 1997 |
| LPGA Tour Wins: None |
| PLAYER NOTES: |
| PROFESSIONAL |
| 2003 HIGHLIGHTS
Posted four top-10 finishes and recorded her career-best finish at The Office Depot Championship Hosted by Amy Alcott, where she tied for second. Tied her career-low score of 65 in the first round of the Welch’s/Fry’s Championship, where she tied for 16th. Was a captain’s pick for the U.S. Solheim Cup Team, becoming only the third "rookie" in U.S. Team history to earn a captain’s pick. Crossed the $1 million mark in career earnings at the Jamie Farr Kroger Classic Presented by ALLTEL, where she tied for fourth. |
| 2003 STATS (Rank)
Rounds under par: 34/87 (44); Rounds in the 60s: 19/87 (38); Birdies: 261 (27); Eagles: 10 (4); Greens in reg: 69.3% (15); Driving accuracy: 71% (64); Sand saves: 43.6% (25); Putts per GIR: 1.83 (71); Driving average: 260.7 (22) |
| 2002 HIGHLIGHTS
Tied her career-best finish with a tie for third place at both the LPGA Takefuji Classic, where she recorded a career-low round of 65 in the second and final round, and the Longs Drugs Challenge. Tied her career-low round of 65 during the second round of the Weetabix Women’s British Open. |
| 2002 STATS (Rank)
Rounds under par: 31/78 (37); Rounds in the 60s: 18/78 (33); Birdies: 231 (36); Eagles: 4 (36); Greens in reg: 67.3% (26); Driving accuracy: 70.6% (77); Sand saves: 41.9% (34); Putting average: 30.25 (98); Driving average: 257.6 (29) |
| 2001 HIGHLIGHTS
Posted two top-10 finishes: a career-best tie for third at the Jamie Farr Kroger Classic Presented by ALLTEL and a tie for ninth at the Electrolux USA Championship Hosted by Vince Gill and Amy Grant. Tied her career-low round of 66 during the second round of the Jamie Farr Kroger Classic Presented by ALLTEL. |
| 2001 STATS (Rank)
Rounds under par: 37/79 (24); Rounds in the 60s: 18/79 (36); Birdies: 246 (39); Eagles: 0 (N/A); Greens in reg: 71.1% (10); Driving accuracy: 76.5% (22); Sand saves: 45.7% (28); Putting average: 30.57 (129); Driving average: 246.40 (60) |
| CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
In 2000, best finish of the season was a tie for fifth at the Jamie Farr Kroger Classic, where she carded a career-low 66 in the second round. In 1999, tied for 27th at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament to gain non-exempt status for the 2000 season. In 1998, totaled two top-10 finishes on the Futures Tour in 14 events. In 1997, turned professional, competed on the Futures Tour and finished seventh on the Futures Tour money list. |
| AMATEUR
Capturedd the 1998 NCAA Division I Women’s individual title . . . .. Won Big-12 individual title in 1997 ... Named 1997 Big-12 Player of the Year . Started playing golf at the age of 11...Credits Dennis Bowie, Rick McCall and Michael Hunt as the individuals most influencing her career...Has one brother, Anthony, and one sister, Megan...Enjoys snow skiing and fishing...Qualified for the Tour on her third attempt. |
