Hilary Lunke
American professional golfer (born 1979)
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Hilary Laura Lunke (née: Homeyer; born June 7, 1979) is an American former professional golfer. She is best known for winning the 2003 U.S. Women's Open.
United States| Hilary Lunke | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Hilary Laura Lunke | ||
| Born | June 7, 1979 Edina, Minnesota, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||
| Sporting nationality | United States | ||
| Residence | Hopkins, Minnesota, U.S. | ||
| Spouse | Tylar Lunke | ||
| Children | 3 | ||
| Career | |||
| College | Stanford University | ||
| Turned professional | 2002 | ||
| Former tour | LPGA Tour (2002–2008) | ||
| Professional wins | 1 | ||
| Number of wins by tour | |||
| LPGA Tour | 1 | ||
| Best results in LPGA major championships (wins: 1) | |||
| Chevron Championship | T68: 2005 | ||
| Women's PGA C'ship | T37: 2003 | ||
| U.S. Women's Open | Won: 2003 | ||
| du Maurier Classic | DNP | ||
| Women's British Open | CUT: 2002–2006 | ||
| Achievements and awards | |||
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Career
In 1979, Homeyer was born in Edina, Minnesota. She attended Stanford University and became a member of the LPGA Tour in 2002. On July 7, 2003, Lunke defeated Kelly Robbins and Angela Stanford in an 18-hole playoff to win the U.S. Women's Open for her first and only LPGA win.[1][2] Lunke was also the first player to win the U.S. Open after advancing through local and sectional qualifying.[3] Lunke's husband, Tylar, was her caddie on that July day.[3][dead link][4]
Lunke joined the LPGA Player Executive Committee in 2006 and was selected vice president in 2007 and president in 2008.[5][dead link] She retired at the end of the 2008 season.[6]
Personal life
Awards and honors
In 2008, she was bestowed with the William and Mousie Powell Award, given to an LPGA member "who, in the opinion of her playing peers, by her behavior and deeds, best exemplifies the spirits, ideals and values of the LPGA."[5]
Professional wins
LPGA Tour wins (1)
| Legend |
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| LPGA Tour major championships (1) |
| Other LPGA Tour (0) |
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 6, 2003 | U.S. Women's Open | −1 (71-69-68-75=283) | Playoff |  Kelly Robbins Angela Stanford |
LPGA Tour playoff record (1–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2003 | U.S. Women's Open | Kelly Robbins Angela Stanford |
Won 18-hole playoff (Lunke:70, Stanford:71, Robbins:73) |
Major championships
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | Winning score | Margin | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | U.S. Women's Open | −1 (71-69-68-75=283) | Playoff1 | Kelly Robbins, Angela Stanford |
1Defeated Stanford and Robbins in an 18-hole playoff: Lunke 70, Stanford 71, and Robbins 73.
Results timeline
| Tournament | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraft Nabisco Championship | ||||
| LPGA Championship | ||||
| U.S. Women's Open | CUT | 56 | ||
| du Maurier Classic ^ |
| Tournament | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraft Nabisco Championship | 69 | T68 | CUT | CUT | CUT | |||
| LPGA Championship | T37 | CUT | T42 | CUT | CUT | |||
| U.S. Women's Open | WD | 1 | T64 | CUT | CUT | CUT | CUT | |
| Women's British Open | CUT | CUT | CUT | CUT | CUT |
^ 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
| Tournament | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Top-5 | Top-10 | Top-25 | Events | Cuts made |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraft Nabisco Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| LPGA Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| U.S. Women's Open | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
| Women's British Open | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Totals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 7 |
- Most consecutive cuts made – 2 (twice)
- Longest streak of top-10s – 1 (once)
U.S. national team appearances
Amateur
- Espirito Santo Trophy: 2000
- Curtis Cup: 2000 (winners)