Lorie Kane facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lorie Kane
Kane in April 2016
Personal information
Born	(1964-12-19) December 19, 1964 (age 60) Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Height	5 ft 6 in
Nationality	Canada
Residence	Orlando, Florida, U.S. and Charlottetown, PEI
Career
College	Acadia University
Turned professional	1993
Current tour(s)	LPGA Tour (joined 1996)
Professional wins	11
Number of wins by tour
LPGA Tour	4
Other	7
Best results in LPGA Major Championships
Kraft Nabisco C'ship	8th: 2005
LPGA Championship	T12: 2001
U.S. Women's Open	4th/T4: 1999, 2005
du Maurier Classic	T5: 2000
Women's British Open	T6: 2006
The Evian Championship	DNP
Achievements and awards
LPGA Heather Farr Player Award	1998
LPGA William and Mousie Powell Award	2000
Canadian Golf Hall of Fame	2015

Lorie Kane, born on December 19, 1964, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, is a talented professional golfer. She plays on the LPGA Tour, which is a top golf tour for women. Lorie joined the LPGA Tour in 1996.

Throughout her career, Lorie has won four big tournaments on the LPGA Tour. She also finished in the top 10 nearly 100 times! In 2000, she won the Bobbie Rosenfeld Award, which honors Canada's top female athlete. She also became a member of the Order of Canada in 2006. This is a very special award for Canadians who have made a big difference.

Lorie was the second Canadian woman to win more than one LPGA tournament in a single season. She achieved this amazing feat in 2000. Later, in 2015, she was honored by being inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. In 2020, Lorie was also inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, receiving the Order of Sport. She studied at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.

Early Golf Success

Lorie Kane showed her golf skills early on. Even before becoming a professional, she won an important amateur tournament.

Amateur Wins

• 1991 Mexico International Amateur Championship

Professional Golf Career

Lorie Kane has had a long and successful career as a professional golfer. She has won a total of 11 professional tournaments.

LPGA Tour Victories

Lorie won four tournaments on the LPGA Tour. These wins were a big part of her career.

• August 6, 2000: Michelob Light Classic
• October 1, 2000: New Albany Golf Classic
• November 5, 2000: Mizuno Classic
• February 10, 2001: LPGA Takefuji Classic

Lorie also played in many playoff rounds on the LPGA Tour. A playoff happens when players are tied at the end of a tournament. She won two of these exciting playoffs.

Other Professional Wins

Besides her LPGA Tour wins, Lorie also won other professional events.

• 2001 Hyundai Team Matches (with Janice Moodie)
• 2002 Hyundai Team Matches (with Janice Moodie)

Legends Tour Wins

After her time on the main LPGA Tour, Lorie continued to play golf on the Legends Tour. This tour is for professional women golfers aged 45 and older. She has won five tournaments on this tour.

• August 7, 2011: Wendy's Charity Challenge
• September 28, 2013: The Legends Championship
• April 17, 2016: Chico's Patty Berg Memorial
• May 9, 2016: Legends at Stoney Point
• August 6, 2018: Wendy's Charity Classic

Major Championships

Major championships are the most important tournaments in golf. Lorie Kane played in many of these throughout her career.

Kane at the 2007 LPGA Championship

Lorie had some great finishes in major tournaments. She finished in the top 10 eight times. Her best results include:

• 4th place at the U.S. Women's Open in 1999 and 2005.
• Tied for 5th at the du Maurier Classic in 2000.
• Tied for 6th at the Women's British Open in 2006.
• Tied for 9th at the Kraft Nabisco Championship in 2002.

Team Competitions

Lorie Kane has also represented Canada and the World team in various golf competitions.

Amateur Team Play

• Espirito Santo Trophy (representing Canada): 1992

Professional Team Play

• World Cup (representing Canada): 2005, 2006, 2008
• Handa Cup (representing World team): 2010, 2011, 2012 (tie), 2013 (winners), 2015