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'''Alena Sharp''' (born March 7, 1981) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] [[professional golfer]] currently playing on the [[LPGA Tour]]. A graduate of [[New Mexico State University]], where she played on the golf team, Sharp turned professional in 2003, playing two seasons on the [[Futures Tour]] and on other minor tours before joining the LPGA Tour in 2005. |
'''Alena Sharp''' (born March 7, 1981) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] [[professional golfer]] currently playing on the [[LPGA Tour]]. A graduate of [[New Mexico State University]], where she played on the golf team, Sharp turned professional in 2003, playing two seasons on the [[Futures Tour]] and on other minor tours before joining the LPGA Tour in 2005. |
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In 2017, Sharp came out as a lesbian woman.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.outsports.com/2017/5/31/15723460/alena-sharp-golf-gay-lpga |website=Outsports.com |title=LPGA golfer Alena Sharp talks about being gay |date=May 31, 2017 |first=Cyd |last=Zeigler}}</ref> |
In 2017, Sharp came out as a lesbian woman.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.outsports.com/2017/5/31/15723460/alena-sharp-golf-gay-lpga |website=Outsports.com |title=LPGA golfer Alena Sharp talks about being gay |date=May 31, 2017 |first=Cyd |last=Zeigler}}</ref> |
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==Professional wins ( |
==Professional wins (10)== |
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===Epson Tour wins (2)=== |
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*[[2014 Symetra Tour|2014]] [[Visit Mesa Gateway Classic]] |
*[[2014 Symetra Tour|2014]] [[Visit Mesa Gateway Classic]] |
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*[[2023 Epson Tour|2023]] [[Champions Fore Change Invitational |
*[[2023 Epson Tour|2023]] [[Champions Fore Change Invitational]] |
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===Canadian Women's Tour (2)=== |
===Canadian Women's Tour (2)=== |
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[[Category:LGBT golfers]] |
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[[Category:Golfing people from Ontario]] |
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[[Category:New Mexico State University alumni]] |
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[[Category:Canadian lesbian sportswomen]] |
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[[Category:Sportspeople from Hamilton, Ontario]] |
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Latest revision as of 18:15, 7 August 2024
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.jpg) Sharp in 2009 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Born | March 7, 1981 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | ||
| Sporting nationality |  Kanada | ||
| Residence | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | ||
| Career | |||
| College | New Mexico State University | ||
| Turned professional | 2003 | ||
| Current tour(s) | LPGA Tour (joined 2005) Symetra Tour (2004–05, 2013–14) | ||
| Professional wins | 9 | ||
| Number of wins by tour | |||
| Epson Tour | 1 | ||
| Other | 8 | ||
| Best results in LPGA major championships | |||
| Chevron Championship | T17: 2019 | ||
| Women's PGA C'ship | T22: 2016 | ||
| U.S. Women's Open | T21: 2016 | ||
| Women's British Open | T22: 2020 | ||
| Evian Championship | T37: 2018 | ||
| Achievements and awards | |||
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Medal record | |||
Alena Sharp (born March 7, 1981) is a Canadian professional golfer currently playing on the LPGA Tour. A graduate of New Mexico State University, where she played on the golf team, Sharp turned professional in 2003, playing two seasons on the Futures Tour and on other minor tours before joining the LPGA Tour in 2005.
Personal life
[edit]In 2017, Sharp came out as a lesbian woman.[1]
Professional wins (10)
[edit]Epson Tour wins (2)
[edit]Canadian Women's Tour (2)
[edit]- 2004 (1) Canadian PGA Women's Championship
- 2005 (1) Canadian PGA Women's Championship
West Coast Ladies Golf Tour (4)
[edit]- 2004 (4) Inland Empire Open, The International, Estrella Summer Classic, Vistal Classic
Cactus Tour (2)
[edit]- 2009 (2) two wins
Team appearances
[edit]Amateur
- Espirito Santo Trophy (representing Canada): 2000
Professional
- World Cup (representing Canada): 2008
References
[edit]- ^ Zeigler, Cyd (May 31, 2017). "LPGA golfer Alena Sharp talks about being gay". Outsports.com.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Alena Sharp at the LPGA Tour official site
- Alena Sharp at the LPGA Futures Tour official site (archived)
- Alena Sharp at the Women's World Golf Rankings official site
- Alena Sharp at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
- Alena Sharp at Olympedia
- Alena Sharp at Olympics.com
Kategorien:
- Canadian female golfers
- LPGA Tour golfers
- Olympic golfers for Canada
- Golfers at the 2016 Summer Olympics
- Golfers at the 2020 Summer Olympics
- Golfers at the 2023 Pan American Games
- Golfers at the 2024 Summer Olympics
- Medalists at the 2023 Pan American Games
- Pan American Games bronze medalists for Canada
- Pan American Games medalists in golf
- LGBT golfers
- Golfing people from Ontario
- New Mexico State University alumni
- Canadian lesbian sportswomen
- Sportspeople from Hamilton, Ontario
- 1981 births
- Living people
- 21st-century Canadian LGBT people