Emma Talley
| Emma Talley | |
|---|---|
| — Golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
March 24, 1994 Paducah, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Nationality |
 United States |
| Residence | Princeton, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Career | |
| College | University of Alabama |
| Status | Amateur |
| Best results in LPGA major championships | |
| ANA Inspiration | CUT: 2014 |
| Women's PGA C'ship | CUT: 2014 |
| U.S. Women's Open | T46: 2012 |
| Women's British Open | T17: 2014 |
| Evian Championship | DNP |
Emma Talley (born March 24, 1994) is an American amateur golfer currently playing at the University of Alabama, and is entering her sophomore year in 2013-14.[1][2] Talley won the 2013 U.S. Women's Amateur by defeating Yueer Cindy Feng in the 36-hole final match, 2 & 1.[3]
Early life
Talley was born in Paducah, Kentucky on March 24, 1994.[1] Her parents are Dan and Jennifer Talley. She has an older sister Leigh and two brothers Joe and Jackson. She grew up in Princeton, Kentucky.[1][2]
College
Talley is a student at the University of Alabama. She is entering her sophomore year in 2013–14, and is a part of the class of 2016.[2] In 2015, Talley won the NCAA Division I Women's Championship.[4]
Amateur
In 2008, Talley was on the victorious U.S. Junior Ryder Cup team, which defeated Europe 22–2. On August 11, 2013, Talley won the U.S. Women's Amateur in a 36-hole finale by defeating Yueer Cindy Feng, 2 & 1.[3] She competed in all the LPGA majors except The Evian Championship in 2014. Her best finish was at the Ricoh Women's British Open with a total score of six-over-par, receiving the low amateur honors.[5]
Team appearances
- Amateur
- Curtis Cup (representing the United States): 2014 (winners)
- Espirito Santo Trophy (representing the United States): 2014
References
- 1 2 3 "Emma Talley". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
- 1 2 3 "Emma Talley Bio". Alabama Sports. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
- 1 2 "Alabama's Emma Talley wins US Women's Amateur". USA Today. AP. August 11, 2013. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
- ↑ "Alabama's Emma Talley wins NCAA individual golf title". ESPN. Associated Press. May 26, 2015.
- ↑ "Ricoh Women's British Open Final Round Notes and Interviews". LPGA Tour. July 13, 2014.