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MOMOKO UEDA
Birthdate: June 15, 1986
Birthplace: Japan
Age: 22 Ht.: 5'3"
Home: Japan
Turned Professional: 2005
LPGA Tour Victories: 1 - 2007 Mizuno Classic
PLAYER NOTES
In 2007, as a member of the LPGA of Japan (JLPGA), won the Mizuno Classic, becoming the 16th non-
LPGA member in history to win an LPGA event; became the youngest player in JLPGA history to finish first on the money list with four additional wins on the JLPGA, including the Life Card Ladies, Resort Trust Ladies, Stanley Ladies and the Eliel Ladies.
In 2006, competed on the JLPGA and tied for ninth at the Mizuno Classic.
In 2005, turned professional in August. Posted four wins on JLPGA Tour in 2007, including the Life Card Ladies, Resort Trust Ladies, Stanley Ladies and Eliel Ladies…Tied for fifth at 2008 season-opening SBS Open at Turtle Bay…Tied for 47th at 2008 Kraft Nabisco Championship, her second-ever major…She posted T55 at 2007 Women's British Open…Will be competing in first U.S. Women's Open…As an amateur, posted 15 top-10 finishes in 23 events…Runner-up twice at Japan Amateur Women's Tournament in 1999 and 2000…Started playing at age 10.
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