5’7”…Graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1979 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting…Hobbies include needlepoint and fishing…Credits Ed Knych, Earl Stewart, Jr., Steve Dunning and Ed Oldfield as individuals most influencing her career…Participates in the LPGA Fellowship of Christian Athletes group…Won 1989 Samaritan Award for work with Appalachia Habitat for Humanity and FCA Junior Golf Camps…Qualified for Tour on first attempt.
Career Highlights
Amateur
Among Hession’s numerous Indiana golf trophies are the 1973 State Junior, 1974 State High School, 1977 State Amateur and 1978 Indianapolis City titles. While at Southern Methodist University, she won several events as captain of the 1979 AIAW National Championship team and was named an All-American.
| Round 2 | To Par | Thru | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lauren Coughlin | -6 | 12:15 PM |
| T2 | Marina Alex | -4 | 12:37 PM* |
| T2 | Minami Katsu | -4 | 12:15 PM |
| T2 | Nelly Korda | -4 | 8:10 AM |
| T5 | Jin Hee Im | -3 | 1:32 PM* |
Tune in to watch as the LPGA Tour tees it up for their first major championship of the 2024 season. The Club at Carlton Woods plays host to The Chevron Championship. The 132-player field, highlighted by 10 of the top 10 in the Rolex Women’s World Rankings, will compete for a $7.9 million purse.
