The rookies of the 2010 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 2010 LPGA Tour Card?
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Rookie
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Country
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Answer
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| Mallory Blackwelder |
United States
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I'm excited, but a little bit disappointed that I didn't finish in the top 20. But I'm looking forward to an opportunity to compete on the LPGA in 2010! |
| Amanda Blumenherst |
United States
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I am so excited about earning my card. I have been working for such a long time and am thrilled to be officially on the LPGA. |
| Cathryn Bristow |
New Zealand
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So excited - I can't wait to play next year. |
| Jane Chin |
United States
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I am very excited to earn my LPGA card because it's been a dream of mine. I always wondered when I would be playing on the Tour and it's now! |
| Tanya Dergal |
Mexico
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Very excited. |
| Tamie Durdin (not a rookie but participated in rookie orientation) |
Australia
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I'm happy and relieved to be back on the LPGA. It's the second time for me, so it's satisfying. |
| Mina Harigae |
United States
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I am very excited about the upcoming 2010 season on the LPGA Tour. It was my dream to play on the LPGA Tour and so I feel like I've accomplished something big. |
| Maria Hernandez |
Spain
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Very happy. |
| Nannette Hill |
United States
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Amazing! Dream come true! |
| Katie Kempter |
United States
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I feel great. I have dreamed about this since I picked up a club competitively eight years ago. The hard work paid off and now the harder work begins! |
| Lucy Kim |
South Korea
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I feel relieved because I got my card, but also feel pressure now. I will be competing with the best players in the world. |
| Cindy LaCrosse |
United States
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Really, really good. I hope I get to play in a lot of tournaments and can better my status as the year goes on. |
| Pernilla Lindberg |
Sweden
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I'm very excited. I've dreamed about this for a long time and planned for it... but to actually make it at Q-School the first time I tried feels unreal. |
| Lisa Meldrum |
Canada
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Amazing! Nice to see hard work pay off and I will be a member of the LPGA in 2010! It has not sunk in yet. |
| Gerina Mendoza |
United States
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Blessed and excited. |
| Paola Moreno |
Colombia
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It's an honor and a dream come true. |
| Azahara Muñoz |
Spain
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It is like a dream come true. I am extremely happy. |
| Gwladys Nocera |
France
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It's kind of hard to realize that I did it. I'm proud and very much looking forward to the first event! |
| Beatriz Recari |
Spain
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Amazing! I could not believe it. |
| Jean Reynolds |
United States
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Proud! I was so happy to see that all the years of hard work had finally paid off. |
| Dewi Claire Schreefel |
Netherlands
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I am excited to be able to compete on the next level. |
| Marianne Skarpnord |
Norway
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That was one of my main goals for this season, so it felt pretty good. |
| Libby Smith (not a rookie but participated in rookie orientation) |
United States
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Relieved. |
| Christine Song |
United States
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Really excited. |
| Mariajo Uribe |
Colombia
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Happy and excited to get the chance to play for a whole season. |
| Whitney Wade |
United States
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Pretty psyched. Looking forward to it. |
| Alison Walshe |
United States
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Very excited and anxious to start competing! |
| Adrienne White |
Canada
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This is another step forward in my career. I feel very proud of myself and I feel a tremendous sense of accomplishment. With that said, I'm not satisfied and will keep working and moving forward towards new goals. |
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