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Karrie Webb
Winning seven major golf championships and completing the career Grand Slam.
Seven majors · US Open defence
- Born
- 21 December 1974
- Birthplace
- Ayr, Australia
More people
Karrie Webb
Australian golfer who became a leading LPGA player in the 1990 sand 2000s. Her major victories spanned five championships that held major status during her career.
Early life
Queensland roots
Grew up in Ayr and developed her golf in Queensland.
Amateur representative
Played for Australia before winning the Australian Stroke Play Championship in 1994.
Career
- 1994
Turned professional
Began her professional career after representing Australia as an amateur.
- 1996
LPGA arrival
Joined the American tour and won Rookie of the Year.
- 2000s onward
Established champion
Combined international tournament play with support for younger Australian golfers.
Achievements
Seven majors
Won seven LPGA major championships.
US Open defence
Won consecutive US Women’s Open titles.
Dramatic major finish
Holed an approach for eagle at the final hole before winning the Kraft Nabisco playoff.
Beyond sport
Mentoring golfers
Her scholarship programme gives young Australian players support and time learning alongside her.
Community support
Has supported health and disability organisations alongside her work in golf.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Sport authority — career and achievements ↗Golf Australia scholarships ↗Photo: Wojciech Migda ( Wmigda ). CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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