Jenny Lidback
| Jenny Lidback | |
|---|---|
| — Golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Jenny Lidback |
| Born |
30 March 1963 Lima, Peru |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Nationality |
 Peru Sweden United States |
| Career | |
| College |
Texas Christian University Louisiana State University |
| Turned professional | 1986 |
| Retired | 2003 |
| Former tour(s) |
LPGA Tour (1989-2003) Futures Tour |
| Professional wins | 9 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| LPGA Tour | 1 |
| Symetra Tour | 8 |
| Best results in LPGA major championships (Wins: 1) | |
| ANA Inspiration | T10: 2000 |
| Women's PGA C'ship | T11: 1999 |
| U.S. Women's Open | 12th: 1996 |
| du Maurier Classic | Won: 1995 |
| Women's British Open | T56: 2001 |
| Achievements and awards | |
| Futures Tour Player of the Year | 1988 |
Jenny Lidback (born 30 March 1963) is a professional golfer.
Lidback was born in Lima, Peru to Swedish parents.[1] She attended Texas Christian University and Louisiana State University.[2]
Lidback's rookie season on the LPGA Tour was 1989.[2] Her only win on the Tour came in 1995 at one of the major championships, the du Maurier Ltd. Classic. She had her best finish on the money list in the same year, placing 21st. She retired from tournament golf after the 2003 season.
Lidback became a U.S. citizen in May 2003.[2] Her nephew, Roberto Castro, plays on the PGA Tour.[3]
Professional wins (9)
LPGA Tour wins (1)
| Legend |
| LPGA Tour major championships (1) |
| Other LPGA Tour (0) |
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 27, 1995 | du Maurier Classic | −8 (71-69-68-72=280) | 1 stroke | Liselotte Neumann |
LPGA Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1998 | Sara Lee Classic | Donna Andrews Nancy Lopez Barb Mucha |
Mucha won with birdie on second extra hole |
Futures Tour wins (8)
- 1986 (1) Cape Coral Classic
- 1987 (3) Paradise Island Classic, Spring Valley Lake Classic, Oronoque Village Classic
- 1988 (4) Cheval Classic, Imperial Lakes Classic, Lake Eufaula Classic, Bob Barbour Toyota Classic
Major championships
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | Winning score | Margin | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | du Maurier Classic | −8 (71-69-68-72=280) | 1 stroke | Liselotte Neumann |
Team appearances
Professional
- Handa Cup (representing World team): 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 (tie), 2013 (winners), 2014, 2015
References
- ↑ "Neumann charges to du Maurier lead". The Fre Lance-Star. Associated Press. 26 August 1995. p. B9.
- 1 2 3 "Jenny Lidback profile" (PDF). LPGA. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 January 2010.
- ↑ Livsey, Laury (6 August 2010). "Castro leads after second-round 63 in Kansas". PGA Tour. Archived from the original on 13 February 2011.
External links
- Jenny Lidback at the LPGA Tour official site
- Jenny Lidback at the Legends Tour official site
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