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].
The Masters: The 88th Masters Tournament at Augusta National sees LIV golfer Jon Rahm defend his title against the world’s best. Pressing hard will be world No.1 and 2022 champion Scottie Scheffler and world No.2 Rory McIlroy (April 11-14).
Chevron Championship: the women’s major championship season gets underway for the second year at its new Carlton Woods home outside Houston, Texas. World No.2 Lilia Vu defends (April 18-21).
Nelly Korda: records a perfect start to 2024 with four wins out of her last four appearances on the LPGA Tour, a feat last achieved by Lorena Ochoa in 2008. Korda's win at the T-Mobile Match Play brought up her 12th LPGA Tour victory.
Scottie Scheffler: narrowly missed out on matching Nelly Korda’s three-in-three, when he placed second at the Houston Open. This followed back-to-back wins at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and The Players. Like Korda, he remains comfortably ahead in the official world golf rankings.
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: With a clubhouse that might befit a Roman Emperor, and a golf course to match, you can be sure of a memorable outing at Rome's most talked about golf facility.
Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
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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