Ohio State And The LPGA Tour – Ohio State Buckeyes
4/30/2007 12:00:00 AM | Women's Golf
Ohio State And The LPGA Tour
ROSIE JONES
Letterwinner 1978-81
LPGA Accomplishments
13 career victories
Seventh on the career money list with over $8.3 million inearnings
Won 2003 Asahi Ryokuken International Championship at Mt.Vintage
Member of victorious U.S. Solheim Cup team in 1990, 1996, 1998,2000, 2002, 2003, and 2005
Clinched 2002 Solheim Cup for United States by defeatingEurope’s Karine Icher
Posted career-low score of 64 four times (1987 LPGA CorningClassic, 1998 Wegmans Rochester Invitational, 1999 LPGAChampionship and 2005 Safeway International)
Was ranked third on the money list in 1988 and was one of sixplayers who surpassed the $300,000 mark in single-seasonearnings
In 1990, she became the 20th player to surpass the $1 millionmilestone in career earnings
On playing at a northern school . . .
“When I grew up in Albuquerque (N.M.), I played golf year round. By the time I got into college, my attitude was faltering because I wanted to be a kid, a teenager and a young adult.
“But when I got into school, instead of having to play golf, I got to play golf when the weather changed, so it helped my motivation to want to play well and work hard. It gave me time in the winter to really crack down on the books and get in shape and ready for the season.”
MEG MALLON
Letterwinner 1982-85
LPGA Accomplishments
18 career victories
Career earnings of over $8.8 million rank fifth on the career moneylist
2004 and 1991 U.S. Open champion
Fourth on the 2004 money list with over $1.3 million inearnings
Tied for 5th in the LPGA’s all-time records for mostholes-in-one recorded during a career
Posted 16 Top 10 finishes in 2000, including her 12th and 13thcareer wins as she became one of four players in LPGA history toearn $1 million in a single season ($1,146,360)
Recognized during the LPGA’s 50th Anniversary in 2000 asone of the LPGA’s top 50 players and teachers
Member of the 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2005Solheim Cup teams
On Coach Hession…
“I think Coach Hession is a tremendous asset to the team with her years of experience, not only playing on the LPGA, but also being a college player herself.”
On playing at a northern school…
“You don’t need to play golf year round, especially at the collegiate level. You need to get your education and learn how to play golf. You get both at Ohio State.”
CATHY KRATZERT-GERRING
Letterwinner 1981-83
LPGA Accomplishments
Three career victories
Career earnings of $835,000
In May 1996, returned to official competition after a four-yearabsence
Notched three victories in 1990, winning the Bounceback Player ofthe Year Award for moving from 90th to fourth on the moneylist
Represented the victorious U.S. team in the inaugural Solheim Cupin 1990
Posted her career-low score of 63 during the 1990 CentenialClassic
Victories include 1990 Lady Keystone Open, Stratton Mountain LPGAClassic, Trophee Urban World Championship
On the winter break from golf …
“I think the winter break is an important time. It gives you a chance to rest and to workout, lift weights and tone your muscles, which may be lost playing year round.”
On the size of the school …
“I don’t think it will bother most people because you’re sort of in a capsule there. There are 50,000 people, but the students you deal with and are around the most are the ones in your dorm and the ones on the golf team. I had a great camaraderie with people outside of my team.”
SUZY GREEN-ROEBUCK
Letterwinner 1986-89
LPGA Accomplishments
Returned to the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament, where shetied for third to earn exempt status for the 2002 season.
Posted season-low rounds of 68 during the second round of theShopRite LPGA Classic and third round of the Wendy’sChampionship for Children in 2001
Best finish of the 2001 season was a tie for 20th at theWendy’s Championship for Children
In 2000, tied for ninth at the LPGA Qualifying Tournament to gainexempt status for the 2001 season; competed on the SBC FuturesTour, where she recorded three Top 10 finishes
Has earned over $69,600 professionally
In 1999, recorded a career-best finish at the Giant Eagle LPGAClassic, where she tied for 19th and recorded a career-low 67during the second round
In 1998, returned to the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament andgained non-exempt status for the 1999 season; won twice on the SBCFutures Tour
In 1997, won two tournaments on the SBC Futures Tour
In 1995, her rookie season, best finish was a tie for 26th at theFieldcrest Cannon Classic
LISA STROM-FERNANDES
Letterwinner 1998-2000
LPGA Accomplishments
Earned LPGA tour card in October 2002
Professional Career
Has totaled $60,979 in career earnings Finished second threetimes during the 2003 season Finished second at the 2002 El PasoFUTURES Golf Classic Finished 12th on 2003 FUTURES Tour money listFinished 8th on the 2002 FUTURES Tour money list Joined the FUTURESTour in January 2001
On the development of the golf program …
“When I was there, almost everyone on the team was from the North. Now, the team has gained national recognition. A lot of girls are taking a look at Ohio State. Not only do you get a great coach, but the program speaks to itself. I think it helps to have a break from golf to be excited about it. The fact that you don’t play every day for 12 months can be an advantage when it comes time for nationals. Ohio State is a little secret that is starting to get exposed a little bit.”
ALLISON HANNA-WILLIAMS
Letterwinner 2001-04
LPGA Accomplishments
Career Earnings of $152,614 in her Rookie Season
Has played in 26 tournaments
Best finish is 4th at the 2006 Sybase Classic
2004 NGCA First Team All-American
Holds the lowest single-season scoring average (72.58)
Competed in every single round of her four-years with theBuckeyes
On her career at Ohio State…
“I don’t have any regrets. I did everything I wanted to do. I gave it everything I had. I had a lot of fun with my teammates and all the people I have played with over the years.”
BY THE NUMBERS: BUCKEYES ON THE LPGA TOUR
There are five former Buckeyes on the LPGA Tour.
These golfers have collected more than $17 million in careerearnings.
Two have surpassed the $7 million plateau in career earnings.
Former Buckeyes have 32 LPGA victories.
OTHER BUCKEYES PLAYING PROFESSIONALLY
Suzy Green-Roebuck
Mollie Fankhauser
Allison Hanna
Amy Langhals
Karen Mundinger
Cheryl Stacy
Judy Ellis-Sams
Summerset Lovett
Lisa Strom Fernandes
