Azahara Muñoz facts for kids
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Muñoz at the 2010 Women's British Open
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Azahara Muñoz Guijarro |
| Nickname | Aza |
| Born | 19 November 1987 Málaga, Spain |
| Height | 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Residence | Spain |
| Career | |
| College | Arizona State University |
| Turned professional | 2009 |
| Current tour(s) | LPGA Tour (joined 2010) Ladies European Tour (joined 2009) |
| Professional wins | 6 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| LPGA Tour | 1 |
| Ladies European Tour | 5 |
| Best results in LPGA Major Championships |
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| Kraft Nabisco C'ship | T7: 2014 |
| LPGA Championship | T4: 2014 |
| U.S. Women's Open | T19: 2010 |
| Women's British Open | T12: 2014 |
| The Evian Championship | T19: 2013 |
| Achievements and awards | |
| LPGA Tour Rookie of the Year |
2010 |
Azahara Muñoz Guijarro, born on November 19, 1987, is a talented professional golfer from Spain. She plays on two major golf tours: the LPGA Tour in the United States and the Ladies European Tour.
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Azahara Muñoz's Golf Journey
Early Success as an Amateur
Azahara Muñoz started playing golf at a young age and quickly became very good. When she was just 14, she won the Spanish Amateur title in 2002. She also won the Girls Amateur Championship in 2004 and the British Ladies Amateur in 2009. These were big wins in Europe for young golfers.
She also played in the Junior Solheim Cup for Europe three times, in 2002, 2003, and 2005. This is a special team competition for young golfers.
College Golf at Arizona State
Azahara went to Arizona State University in the United States. She was a star player for their golf team, the Sun Devils. In 2008, she won the NCAA Individual Championship, which is a huge college golf title. She also helped her team win the NCAA team title in 2009.
Even while playing golf, Azahara was an excellent student. She earned a degree in psychology and also studied business. She graduated with high honors in May 2009.
Final Amateur Achievements
Before turning professional, Azahara had a fantastic summer in 2009. She won the British Ladies Amateur again. She also won two gold medals for Spain at the 2009 Mediterranean Games in Italy. She won both the individual and team golf events.
Starting Her Professional Career
Azahara Muñoz became a professional golfer in September 2009. This meant she could now earn money from playing golf.
First Professional Wins
Just a few weeks after turning pro, Azahara played in her first professional tournament on the Ladies European Tour in Madrid, Spain. She won this event, the Madrid Ladies Masters, in an exciting playoff! This win earned her a spot on the Ladies European Tour for three years.
Later that year, she also played well enough to earn a full spot on the LPGA Tour for the 2010 season.
Rookie of the Year on the LPGA Tour
In 2010, Azahara had a great first year on the LPGA Tour. She played consistently well, making the cut in most of her tournaments. She earned over $400,000 and was named the LPGA Tour Rookie of the Year. This award goes to the best new player on the tour.
First LPGA Tour Victory
In 2012, Azahara achieved her first big win on the LPGA Tour at the Sybase Match Play Championship. This was a match play event, where players compete head-to-head. Her victory helped her move up in the world golf rankings.
Azahara Muñoz's Professional Wins
Azahara has won several tournaments as a professional golfer.
LPGA Tour Wins (1)
She has won one tournament on the LPGA Tour:
Ladies European Tour Wins (5)
She has won five tournaments on the Ladies European Tour:
- 2009 Madrid Ladies Masters
- 2013 Lacoste Ladies Open de France
- 2014 Lacoste Ladies Open de France
- 2016 Andalucia Costa Del Sol Open De España
- 2017 Andalucia Costa Del Sol Open De España Femenino
Playing in Major Championships
Major championships are the most important tournaments in golf. Azahara has played in many of them throughout her career. She has had some strong finishes, including a tie for 4th place at the Women's PGA Championship in 2014 and a tie for 7th place at the Chevron Championship in 2014.
Azahara Muñoz's Career Summary
Azahara has had a long and successful career on the LPGA Tour. She has played in many tournaments, made many cuts (meaning she played well enough to continue playing on the weekend), and earned a lot of prize money. Her best year for earnings was 2012, when she won over $1.2 million. She has consistently been ranked among the top golfers in the world.
Team Competitions
Azahara has also represented her country and continent in several team golf events.
Amateur Team Appearances
- European Girls' Team Championship (representing Spain): She was part of the winning team three times (2001, 2002, 2003).
- Junior Solheim Cup (representing Europe): She was on the winning team in 2003.
- Espirito Santo Trophy (representing Spain): 2006, 2008
- European Ladies' Team Championship (representing Spain): She was part of the winning team in 2007.
Professional Team Appearances
- Solheim Cup (representing Europe): Azahara has been a key player for the European team in the Solheim Cup, a big competition against the United States. She was on the winning team in 2011, 2013, and 2019.
- International Crown (representing Spain): She was part of the winning Spanish team in 2014.
See also
In Spanish: Azahara Muñoz para niños
