Jenny Chuasiriporn
Jenny Chuasiriporn | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Wanalee Chuasiriporn | ||
Born | University of Maryland (nursing school) Virginia Commonwealth University (post-graduate studies) | July 9, 1977||
Turned professional | 1999 | ||
Best results in LPGA major championships | |||
U.S. Women's Open | 2nd: 1998 | ||
Achievements and awards | |||
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Jenny Chuasiriporn (born Wanalee Chuasiriporn;[1] July 9, 1977)[2] is a former American professional golfer who finished second at the 1998 U.S. Women's Open. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, her parents were from Thailand.[3]
1998 U.S. Open
After four rounds of play Chuasiriporn, playing as an
College career
After that performance, she returned to
Amateur career
In addition to her 1998 U.S. Open success, Chuasiriporn was runner-up at the 1998
Post-college career
Chuasiriporn played on various mini-tours after college. In 2005, she went back to college to study nursing at the University of Maryland. She received a master's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and became a nurse practitioner in 2010.[9] She lives in Virginia with her husband, physician Robert Betts, and practices under her legal name, Wanalee Betts.
Chuasiriporn was inducted into Duke's athletic hall of fame in 2011.
Playoff record
LPGA Tour playoff record (0–1)
No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
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1 | 1998 | U.S. Women's Open | Pak Se-ri | Lost to birdie on second extra hole after 18-hole playoff (Chuasiriporn:73, Pak:73) |
U.S. national team appearances
Amateur
- Curtis Cup: 1998 (winners)
- Espirito Santo Trophy: 1998 (winners)
References
- ^ "Pak, Chuasiriporn captivated global audience". July 2012.
- ^ Duke University profile
- ^ a b D'Amato, Gary (July 6, 1998). "Twosome has 20-20 vision". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. p. 1C.
- ^ Glenn, Rhonda (May 20, 2012). "The Summer of Magic: 1998 Women's Open playoff win by Se Ri Pak over amateur Jenny Chuasiriporn seminal moment for women's golf and Korea". USGA.
- ^ Mell, Randall (July 3, 2012). "Chuasiriporn moves on with life, no return to Blackwolf Run". Golf Channel.
- ^ "Where are they now: Jenny Chuasiriporn". Golf Digest. September 16, 2011. Archived from the original on December 26, 2013.
- ^ Kelley, Brent. "U.S. Women's Amateur Championship". About.com. Archived from the original on 2013-12-16. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
- ^ "The 32nd Curtis Cup Match". USGA. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ Mickey, Lisa D. (July 3, 2012). "For Amateur, Open Was Highlight, and a Turning Point to a New Life". The New York Times.