Paola Moreno

Shot 146 at the Osprey, Fla., sectional to qualify for the 2012 U.S. Women's Open.
Started playing golf at the age of 7. Credits her mother as the individual who influenced her career the most.
Won the individual title at the 2008 Pac-10 Conference Championship. Member of 2008 NCAA National Champion team, helping USC to its first NCAA team title in 19 years. A 2008-09 All Pac-10 first-team selection. Tied for 20th at 2008 NCAA Championship after finishing runner-up in 2007. Won the 2007 Texas A&M Memorial Invitational. Won the 2002 Junior World Championship held at Torrey Pines, Calif. Represented Colombia at the World Amateur Championships held in Malaysia in 2002 and in Puerto Rico in 2004. Finished third at the 2003 Mexican Amateur behind former USC golfer Becky Lucidi and Tanya Dergal. A key contributor to seven Colombian team championships. Won the 2004 Colombian Open and Colombian National Championship.
In 2009, turned professional in March; finished 23rd at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament, where she earned Priority List Category 16 for the 2010 LPGA season; competed on the Duramed Futures Tour, finishing in the top-10 twice, including a tie for second at the USI Championship.
In 2010, best finish was a tie for 29th at the Navistar LPGA Classic Presented by Monaco RV. Won the Texas Hill Country Classic on the Symetra Tour.
In 2011, best finish was a tie for 53rd at the Safeway Classic.

2012 Symetra Tour Results
Tournament Score Finish Earnings
Florida's Natural Charity Classic 72-74-74 220 T41 $684
Sara Bay Classic 75-75-75 225 T12 $1,627
My Marsh Golf Classic 75-69-70 214 T3 $5,978
Ladies Titan Tire Challenge 68-72-73 213 3rd $7,423