5’6”...Started playing golf at the age of 8...Credits her mom and dad as the individuals most influencing her career…Is coached by Eddie Lee...Has three siblings: Divina, Dodisa and Arsenio, Jr...Honored in 2004 by the Philippine Sportswriters Association for her outstanding achievements on the LPGA Tour in 2003…Along with Jennifer Rosales, was honored at the 2009 McDonald's LPGA Championship Presented by Coca-Cola by the Philippino ambassador for their 2008 Women's World Cup of Golf victory...Enjoys dancing, singing karaoke and hanging out with friends...Qualified for the Tour on her first attempt…Has her own Web site, www.DorothyDelasin.com.
Career
- In 2008, best finish was a tie for fifth at the SemGroup Championship Presented by John Q. Hammons; partnered with Jennifer Rosales to win the Women's World Cup of Golf, an unofficial LPGA event.
- In 2007, recorded a season-best 18th at the Navistar LPGA Classic.
- In 2006, best finish was a tie for sixth at The Mitchell Company LPGA Tournament of Champions presented by Kathy Ireland Worldwide.
- In 2005, best finish was a tie for fifth at the Corona Morelia Championship; crossed the $2 million mark in career earnings at the first event of the season, the SBS Open at Turtle Bay; representing the Philippines with Jennifer Rosales, tied for second at the inaugural Women’s World Cup of Golf, an unofficial LPGA event.
- In 2004, best finish was fifth place at the Franklin American Mortgage Championship benefiting Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital; tied her career-low 65 during the final round of the John Q. Hammons Hotel Classic presented by Ford, where she tied for 12th; carded her second LPGA career hole-in-one during the third round of the Sybase Classic Presented by Lincoln Mercury.
- In 2003, won her fourth career title at the Mobile LPGA Tournament of Champions, where she defeated Hee-Won Han in a one-hole, sudden-death playoff; tied her career-low 65 during the second round of the Welch’s/Fry’s Championship, where she tied for 13th.
- In 2002, best finish was a tie for third at the Giant Eagle LPGA Classic; tied her career-low 65 during the first round of the Welch’s/Circle K Championship; crossed the $1 million mark in career earnings at The Office Depot Championship Hosted by Amy Alcott, becoming the youngest player to cross the $1 million mark at 21 years, 7 months and 12 days (record has since been broken).
- In 2001, recorded two victories: successfully defended her title at the Giant Eagle LPGA Classic and won the Samsung World Championship; carded a career-low 65 during the third round of the Giant Eagle LPGA Classic.
- In 2000, defeated Pat Hurst on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff to win the Giant Eagle LPGA Classic and become the youngest player (19 years, 11 months, 4 days) to win an LPGA event since Amy Alcott won the 1975 Orange Blossom Classic (several players have since won at a younger age); named the Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year on the strength of her win and seven additional top-20 finishes; recorded her first LPGA career hole-in-one during the third round of the Michelob Light Classic.
- In 1999, tied for fourth at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament to earn exempt status for the 2000 LPGA season.
Amateur
Delasin’s impressive amateur career began in 1996 when she captured the California Women’s Championship and the U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship titles. She was the 1997 SEA Games Gold Medal winner (team and individual) and 1998 Junior World champion. She ended her amateur career with a victory at the 1999 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship.
