Beatriz Recari facts for kids
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Recari in July 2009
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Beatriz Recari Eransus |
| Born | 21 April 1987 Pamplona, Spain |
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) |
| Nationality |  Spain |
| Residence | Florida, U.S. |
| Career | |
| College | University of Navarra (one year) |
| Turned professional | 2005 |
| Current tour(s) | LPGA Tour (joined 2010) |
| Former tour(s) | Ladies European Tour (joined 2006) |
| Professional wins | 4 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| LPGA Tour | 3 |
| Ladies European Tour | 1 |
| Best results in LPGA Major Championships |
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| Kraft Nabisco C'ship | T20: 2018 |
| LPGA Championship | T19: 2013 |
| U.S. Women's Open | T27: 2011 |
| Women's British Open | T14: 2016 |
| The Evian Championship | T9: 2013 |
Beatriz Recari Eransus (born 21 April 1987) is a professional golfer from Spain. She plays on the LPGA Tour in the U.S. and the Ladies European Tour.
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Becoming a Golf Star
Early Days in Golf
Beatriz Recari grew up in Pamplona, a city in northern Spain. She started playing golf when she was 11 years old. She quickly became a very good amateur player.
In 2004, she won the Spanish Amateur Championship. The next year, in 2005, she won the French Amateur Championship. She also helped Team Spain win the European Lady Junior's Team Championship in 2004. In 2005, she was part of Team Europe for the Junior Solheim Cup.
Turning Professional
Beatriz started studying economics at the University of Navarra in Pamplona. While she was still in college, she qualified for the Ladies European Tour in November 2005. She became a professional golfer at 18 years old for the 2006 season.
For a while, she balanced playing golf professionally with her schoolwork. But after her first year of college, she decided to focus completely on her golf career.
Professional Wins and Achievements
First Big Wins
Beatriz won her first professional tournament in 2009. This was at the Finnair Masters in Helsinki, Finland. She won in an exciting way, by hitting the ball into the hole from far away on the first playoff hole! This shot was called an "eagle." She earned €30,000 from this win.
Later in 2009, Beatriz played in the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament in Florida. She finished tenth, which meant she could join the LPGA Tour for the 2010 season.
Success on the LPGA Tour
In 2010, her first year on the LPGA Tour, Beatriz had a great finish to the season. She won her first LPGA event in October at the CVS/pharmacy LPGA Challenge in California. She ended up finishing second for the 2010 LPGA Rookie of the Year award.
In 2012, Beatriz played in and made the cut in all 27 official LPGA events. This means she played well enough in every tournament to continue playing on the weekend. Because of this amazing streak, people started calling her "Iron Woman." She had five top-ten finishes that year.
Beatriz had an incredible year in 2013. She won two more LPGA tournaments: the Kia Classic in March and the Marathon Classic in July. These wins helped her earn over $1 million that year, placing her among the top golfers.
Playing in Major Championships
Beatriz has played in many major golf tournaments. These are the biggest and most important events in golf. Her best finish in a major was tied for 9th place at The Evian Championship in 2013. She also had good finishes at the ANA Inspiration (T20 in 2018) and the Women's British Open (T14 in 2016).
Life Off the Course
Being an Ambassador
In her early professional years, Beatriz faced a personal challenge. She bravely shared her story about struggling with an eating disorder in 2011. She even donated her winnings from a tournament to an organization called The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness.
Because of her courage and willingness to help others, she was named an "Ambassador" for The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness in 2013. She helped raise awareness and support for people dealing with similar issues.
Team Competitions
Beatriz has also represented Europe in important team golf events.
- In 2013, she was part of the European team that won the Solheim Cup. This is a big competition between teams from Europe and the United States.
- In 2014, she helped Team Spain win the International Crown.
Professional Wins (4)
LPGA Tour wins (3)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score |
To par | Margin of victory |
Runner-up | Winner's share ($) |
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| 1 | 17 Oct 2010 | CVS/pharmacy LPGA Challenge | 68-66-70-70=274 | –14 | 1 stroke |  Gwladys Nocera |
165,000 |
| 2 | 24 Mar 2013 | Kia Classic | 69-67-69-74=279 | –9 | Playoff |  I.K. Kim |
255,000 |
| 3 | 21 Jul 2013 | Marathon Classic | 69-65-67-66=267 | –17 | 1 stroke |  Paula Creamer |
195,000 |
LPGA Tour playoff record (1–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
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| 1 | 2013 | Kia Classic | I.K. Kim |
Won with birdie on second extra hole |
Ladies European Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score |
To par | Margin of victory |
Runner-up | Winner's share (€) |
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| 1 | 29 Aug 2009 | Finnair Masters | 65-64-73=202 | –11 | Playoff1 |  Iben Tinning |
30,000 |
1Holed out from the fairway for eagle on the first extra hole.
See also
In Spanish: Beatriz Recari para niños
