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Wikipedia / Kelly Robbins

Kelly Robbins (born September 29, 1969) is an American former professional golfer. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1992 and won nine LPGA Tour events, including one major championship, during her career.

Early life and amateur career

In 1969, Robbins was born in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. She started playing golf at the age of 8.

Robbins attended the University of Tulsa where she was a member of the NCAA Championship team in 1988. Throughout her collegiate career, she won seven individual titles and twice was named a First-Team All-American. In 1991, she was honored as the NCAA Co-Player of the Year along with Annika Sörenstam and was the North and South Women's Amateur winner.

Professional career

In 1992, Robbins joined the LPGA Tour. She qualified for the tour on her first attempt. She won nine tournaments on the tour, including one major, the 1995 McDonald's LPGA Championship. She was most successful in the mid-1990s, finishing in the top-10 on the money list four years in a row, from 1994 to 1997. In 2005, she only played two LPGA Tour events due to a back injury. She retired from competitive golf in 2007.

In 2008, was named co-assistant captain of the 2009 U.S. Solheim Cup team.

Professional wins (12)

LPGA Tour wins (9)

LPGA Tour playoff record (4–3)Source:

Other wins (3)

Major championships

Wins (1)

Results timeline

^ The Women's British Open replaced the du Maurier Classic as an LPGA major in 2001 CUT = missed the half-way cut WD = withdrew "T" = tied for place

Summary

  • Most consecutive cuts made – 17 (1999 Nabisco – 2003 Nabisco)

  • Longest streak of top-10s – 2 (twice)

Source:

Team appearances

Professional

References