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| Name: WENDY DOOLAN |
| Birth Date: December 16, 1968 |
| Birthplace: Sydney, Australia |
| Age: 35 Ht.: 5’5" |
| Home: Sydney, Australia |
| Turned Professional: 1991 |
| LPGA Tour Wins: 2 - 2001 LPGA Champions Classic, 2003 Welch’s/Fry’s Championship |
| PLAYER NOTES: |
| PROFESSIONAL |
| 2003 HIGHLIGHTS:
Recorded her second career win after posting four-straight rounds in the 60s at the Welch’s/Fry’s Championship, where she also carded a career-low 62 in the second round; her 29 birdies tied an LPGA record for most sub-par holes in a single event. Recorded one other top-10 finish, sixth at the Asahi Ryokuken International Championship at Mount Vintage. |
| 2003 STATS (Rank)
Rounds under par: 23/62 (50) ; Rounds in the 60s: 15/62 (29); Birdies: 202 (57); Eagles: 5 (30) ; Greens in reg: 64.8% (61); Driving accuracy: 62.9% (135); Sand saves: 35.8% (87); Putts per GIR: 1.85 (105) Driving average: 268.8 (3) |
| 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:
Doolan was the British Amateur Championship runner-up in 1991 and represented Australia seven times internationally. . . 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. |
