Marta Figueras-Dotti
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Marta Figueras-Dotti is a retired Spanish
professional golfer
.
Figueras-Dotti won several amateur tournaments in Europe. She played college golf at the University of Southern California
(All-American in 1982) graduating in 1982.
Figueras-Dotti turned professional in 1982 after winning the Women's British Open
as an amateur. She played on the LPGA Tour
from 1984 to 2000. Her career earnings totalled $1,247,905. She achieved five hole-in-ones in her LPGA career, and won one tournament, the 1994 Cup Noodles Hawaiian Ladies Open. She also won the unofficial JCPenney Classic
with Brad Bryant
in 1994.
In 2002, she captained the Europe team at the Junior Solheim Cup.
Spain
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professional golfer
Professional golfer
In golf the distinction between amateurs and professionals is rigorously maintained. An amateur who breaches the rules of amateur status may lose his or her amateur status. A golfer who has lost his or her amateur status may not play in amateur competitions until amateur status has been reinstated;...
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Figueras-Dotti won several amateur tournaments in Europe. She played college golf at the University of Southern California
University of Southern California
The University of Southern California is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian, research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university...
(All-American in 1982) graduating in 1982.
Figueras-Dotti turned professional in 1982 after winning the Women's British Open
Women's British Open
The Women's British Open is a leading event in women's professional golf and the only tournament which is classified as a major championship by both the Ladies European Tour and the LPGA Tour. Since 2007, it has been called the Ricoh Women's British Open, for sponsorship reasons...
as an amateur. She played on the LPGA Tour
LPGA
The LPGA, in full the Ladies Professional Golf Association, is an American organization for female professional golfers. The organization, whose headquarters is in Daytona Beach, Florida, is best known for running the LPGA Tour, a series of weekly golf tournaments for elite female golfers from...
from 1984 to 2000. Her career earnings totalled $1,247,905. She achieved five hole-in-ones in her LPGA career, and won one tournament, the 1994 Cup Noodles Hawaiian Ladies Open. She also won the unofficial JCPenney Classic
JCPenney Classic
The JCPenney Classic was a mixed team golf tournament sponsored by the PGA Tour and the LPGA Tour. Teams consisted of one PGA Tour player and one LPGA Tour player . It was played in California and Florida...
with Brad Bryant
Brad Bryant
Bradley Dub Bryant is an American professional golfer.Bryant was born in Amarillo, Texas, the son of a Southern Baptist pastor. He moved with his family to Alamagordo, New Mexico during his youth...
in 1994.
In 2002, she captained the Europe team at the Junior Solheim Cup.
Amateur wins (7)
this list may be incomplete- 1975 European Amateur
- 1977 European Amateur
- 1979 Spanish Junior, Spanish Amateur, French Amateur, Italian Amateur
- 1982 Italian Amateur
Other wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning Score | Margin of Victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 19, 1994 1994 LPGA Tour The 1994 LPGA Tour was the 45th season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from February 4 to November 6. The season consisted of 32 official money events. Beth Daniel won the most tournaments, four... |
Cup Noodles Hawaiian Ladies Open | Playoff |  Jane GeddesJane Geddes Jane Geddes is a retired American professional golfer. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1983 and won two major championships and 11 LPGA Tour victories overall.-Career:... |
Other wins (4)
- 1982 Women's British OpenWomen's British OpenThe Women's British Open is a leading event in women's professional golf and the only tournament which is classified as a major championship by both the Ladies European Tour and the LPGA Tour. Since 2007, it has been called the Ricoh Women's British Open, for sponsorship reasons...
(as an amateur) - 1994 JCPenney ClassicJCPenney ClassicThe JCPenney Classic was a mixed team golf tournament sponsored by the PGA Tour and the LPGA Tour. Teams consisted of one PGA Tour player and one LPGA Tour player . It was played in California and Florida...
(with Brad BryantBrad BryantBradley Dub Bryant is an American professional golfer.Bryant was born in Amarillo, Texas, the son of a Southern Baptist pastor. He moved with his family to Alamagordo, New Mexico during his youth...
) - two other international wins