The rookies of the 2009 LPGA Tour are beginning to make a name for themselves. Get to know the rookies as they share their thoughts on a few topics. Check back towards the start of the season to find out more about your favorite rookies as LPGA.com shares some insight into their lives.
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How do you feel about earning your 2009 LPGA Tour card?
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Rookie
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Country
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Answer
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| Tania Elosegui |
Spain
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I am really proud of myself because even if my goal was the full card, to be in the top 30 is such a big achievement. I was disappointed after the last round, but I realized I had a good result, so I am very happy. |
| Janell Howland (not a rookie but participated in rookie orientation) |
United States
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I'm excited to be back. I was a rookie in '05 and have been working so hard to get back. It's such a blessing!!! |
| M.J. Hur |
South Korea
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I feel I can fly to the sky, and it's really fantastic. |
| Mindy Kim |
United States
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I'm really excited, and I'm really looking forward to meeting new people. |
| Jeehae Lee |
South Korea
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By far the most amazing feeling I've experienced. I am extremely thankful for and proud of what I was able to accomplish at Q-School. It's good to know that "following my bliss" has led me to this. But hopefully it's just the beginning. |
| Stacy Lewis |
United States
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I'm very excited and glad to have Q-School over. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to compete with the best players in the world. |
| Mika Miyazato |
Japan
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Fighting for my LPGA card was a dream, and I'm very glad to have earned it. |
| Anna Nordqvist |
Sweden
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It is a great feeling and I am really excited about next season. |
| Angela Oh |
United States
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I feel excited, nervous, and determined all at the same time. I'm excited that I got a tour card, but nervous because I know who I'll be playing against - which is where my determination kicks in, to work hard. :) |
| Sunny Oh |
United States
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I'm very excited to start a new stage in my career. The past four years have been a struggle since my back surgery, but I feel ready for the 2009 season. |
| Shiho Oyama |
Japan
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I feel that it is just the beginning. Now that I'm on the starting line, I will try my best. |
| Pornanong Phatlum |
Thailand
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I'm very happy. I will keep improving myself for a better performance. |
| Samantha Richdale |
Canada
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It's a big accomplishment. I've been striving for this since I started golf. |
| Jessica Shepley |
Canada
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Fantastic! It's another big step in my journey, and I couldn't be more excited to see what lays ahead. |
| Jiyai Shin |
South Korea
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Though I became familiar with the Tour since I have played on the Tour as a non-member, it's thrilling and it's making me nervous to join the LPGA full time. |
| Nontaya Srisawang |
Thailand
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I'm very happy. This is a big present for my birthday and New Year, too. |
| Kim Welch |
United States
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Thrilled! |
Topics: Kim, Mindy, Lee, Jeehae, Lewis, Stacy, Miyazato, Mika, Nordqvist, Anna, Oh, Angela, Phatlum, Pornanong, Richdale, Samantha, Shepley, Jessica, Shin, Jiyai, Get to know [+]
