In 2003, top finish was a tie for sixth at the LPGA Corning Classic. In 2002, posted a season-best finish at the Kellogg-Keebler Classic, where she tied for 21st; returned to the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament, where she tied for fourth to earn exempt status for the 2003 season. In 2001, did not compete due to the birth of her first child, Benjamin, on March 23. In 2000, posted a season-best tie for 18th at the Jamie Farr Kroger Classic; underwent knee surgery and only competed half the season.
In 1999, top finish was a tie for 21st at the ShopRite LPGA Classic. In 1998, tied for seventh at the JAL Big Apple Classic; recorded her first LPGA career hole-in-one during the second round of the Cup Noodles Hawaiian Ladies Open. In 1997, recorded a career-best performance at the Welch’s/Circle K Championship, where she placed fifth. In 1996, returned to the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament, where she tied for 18th to earn exempt status for the 1997 season.
In 1995, was the leading money winner on the Gold Coast Tour; winner of nine events on the mini-tour circuit—Futures Tour (one), Women’s Sunshine Tour (three) and the Gold Coast Tour (five); originally qualified for the LPGA Tour at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament, where she tied for 48th to earn nonexempt status for the 1996 season. In 1991, turned professional.
Acker-Macosko was the 1986 Wisconsin Junior Girl Player of the Year and the 1987 Wisconsin Women’s Match Play champion. At the University of South Florida, she was a Division I All-American in 1991.
