American · Santa Cruz, California · Born 9 June 1960American professional golfer who achieved the career Grand Slam and is one of the most successful players in LPGA Tour history with 31 tournament wins.
Juli Inkster was born in Santa Cruz, California in 1960 and became one of the most versatile major champions in LPGA Tour history — winning 7 major championships across 4 decades of competitive golf. She turned professional in 1983. Her 7 majors: US Women's Open (1999, 2002), ANA Inspiration (1984, 1989), LPGA Championship (1999, 2000) and Women's British Open (2002). She completed the career Grand Slam. She won 31 LPGA titles overall. She was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2000 — the first active LPGA player to be inducted while still competing. She competed in 12 Solheim Cup teams and captained the US team to victories in 2015 and 2017. Her 1999 US Women's Open victory at Colonial — her first in a major after 15 years on tour — opened a late-career run of 5 majors in 4 years that is the most sustained major-winning period of any player past the age of 38. She continued competing on the LPGA Tour part-time into her 60s. Her longevity, her versatility across different golf courses and conditions and her role as a mentor to younger players make her one of the most respected figures in women's golf.
Seven major championships and legendary LPGA career
How They Played
Consistent ball-striker with strong short game
Lasting Impact
Hall of Fame golfer and one of the greatest female players
Career Honours
- US Women's Open 1999, 2002
- ANA Inspiration 1984, 1989
- LPGA Championship 1999, 2000
- Women's British Open 2002
- Career Grand Slam
- World Golf Hall of Fame 2000
- Solheim Cup captain 2015, 2017 (won both)
American Athletes