Carolyn Hill
American professional golfer (born 1959)
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Carolyn Hill (born February 1, 1959) is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour. She attended El Dorado High School in Placentia, California. Hill played on the boy's varsity golf team.
BornFebruary 1, 1959
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Sporting nationality
United States
United StatesResidenceSt. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
| Carolyn Hill | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 1, 1959 Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Sporting nationality | United States |
| Residence | St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S. |
| Career | |
| College | University of Miami University of Tulsa |
| Status | Professional |
| Former tour | LPGA Tour (1980–1999) |
| Professional wins | 1 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| LPGA Tour | 1 |
| Best results in LPGA major championships | |
| Chevron Championship | T52: 1984 |
| Women's PGA C'ship | T14: 1989 |
| U.S. Women's Open | T24: 1995 |
| du Maurier Classic | T28: 1980 |
Career
Hill won the 1979 U.S. Women's Amateur[1] and played on the 1978 U.S. Curtis Cup team.
Hill won once on the LPGA Tour in 1994.[2][3] Hill's win came in her 359th start, the tour record for most starts before a first win. A 1996 car accident slowed her touring career and she became a club professional in California.[4]
Professional wins
LPGA Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 7, 1994 | McCall's LPGA Classic | –13 (69-72-65-69=275) | 3 strokes |  Nancy Ramsbottom |
Team appearances
Amateur
- Curtis Cup (representing the United States): 1978 (winners)
