Karen Stupples
Name:
Karen Louise StupplesCountry:
EnglandBorn:
June 24, 1973 in Dover, Kent, England.Original/Home Club:
Royal Cinque Ports GC, Deal.Occupation:
Professional golferTurned Pro:
1998MAJORS (1): Women's British Open (2004). Solheim Cup player (2005, '11). Multiple wins on the Ladies European and LPGA Tours.
Needing to earn some pocket money, Stupples started her golfing career as a caddie for her father, who played at Prince's Golf Club on the Kent coast. She studied at both Arkansas State University and Florida State University before becoming a professional golfer. After a less than successful start to her professional career, Stupples went on to win the Women's British Open at Sunningdale in 2003. In the final round she played the first two holes in 5-under par, recording an eagle 2 at the par-5 1st and a sensational albatross at the par-5 2nd. Stupples currently lives in Orlando, Florida and plays on both the LPGA and LET tours.
Europe
S4C Wales
Played as the S4C Wales Ladies Championship of Europe (Aug 6-9). Second-placed Amy Yang (S Kor) finished 1 shot behind Stupples (Eng) who recorded her first win in five years. [Royal St David's GC, Harlech, Gwynedd, Wales].
Majors
Weetabix
The Weetabix Women's British Open (28th) (Jul 29-Aug 1). Second-placed Rachel Teske (Aus; née Hetherington) finished 5 shots behind Stupples (Eng). On the opening two holes of the final round, Stupples shot an eagle-three followed by an albatross-two. This historic five-under-par opening salvo, ensured Stupples became the first Briton to win this event since 1991. [Old course, Sunningdale GC, Sunningdale, Berks].
America
Welch's/Fry's
Played as Welch's/Fry's Championship (March 11-14; LPGA Tour season opener). Second-placed Jung Yeon Lee (S Kor) and Grace Park (S Kor) finished 5 shots behind first-time LPGA Tour winner Stupples (Eng), whose 258 was at the time the lowest 4-round score in LPGA Tour history. [Dell Urich course, Randolph Park, Tucson, AZ; at the time known as the South course].
Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7). After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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