Isabelle Lendl

Isabelle Lendl
 Golfer 
Personal information
Born (1991-07-29) July 29, 1991
Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S
Nationality  United States
Residence Bradenton, Florida
Career
College University of Florida
Status Amateur
Best results in LPGA major championships
ANA Inspiration CUT: 2013
Women's PGA C'ship DNP
U.S. Women's Open DNP
Women's British Open DNP
Evian Championship DNP

Isabelle Lendl (born July 29, 1991) is an American amateur golfer. She finished second in the 2006 American Junior Golf Association girls standings. She ranked first in the Top Fives and was named a first team Rolex Junior All-American. Her father is Ivan Lendl, a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame.[1] She speaks two languages - Czech and English.

She was the youngest player to qualify for the 2004 U.S. Women's Amateur at the age of 12. She earned three AJGA tournament victories in 2006; the MCI Junior Heritage, Scott Robertson Memorial, and the Thunderbird International Junior. She was a member of the United States team in the 2006 Junior Ryder Cup, where she went 2–0 to help the U.S. earn a 6–6 tie.[2] She won the 2009 and 2012 Women's Eastern Amateurs.[3]

Isabelle and her older sister Marika are on the varsity golf team for their college, the University of Florida.[4]

Personal life

Isabelle is the daughter of former professional tennis star Ivan Lendl and his wife Samantha Frankel. Isabelle has four sisters and is a twin.[5]

References

  1. Sports Illustrated for Kids, February 2007.
  2. "Transatlantic Tie". PGA of America. September 19, 2006. Archived from the original on October 22, 2006. Retrieved February 18, 2007.
  3. 101st WEGA Amateur Championship
  4. Gator Women's Golf Roster (2009)
  5. Arkush, Michael (May 24, 2007). "The education of Ivan Lendl – a golfing dad". ESPN.


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