Kristal Parker-Manzo

Professional
2005
Underwent elbow surgery in May and did not compete until August.
2004 Highlights
Posted a season-best finish at the Safeway Classic by Pepsi, where she tied for fourth and recorded a season-low 65 during the final round.
2004 Stats (Rank)
  Rds under par: 6/40 (141)            Rds in the 60s: 5/40 (91)                 Birdies: 104 (139)
  Eagles: 2 (109)                     Greens in reg: 59.7% (131)                Driving accuracy: 69.4% (93)
  Sand saves: 31.4% (121)              Putts per GIR: 1.86 (112)                 Driving avg: 244.5 (119)

2003 Highlights
Best finish was a tie for sixth at the Sybase Big Apple Classic presented by Lincoln Mercury; also tied for eighth at the Jamie Farr Kroger Classic Presented by ALLTEL, where she carded a season-low 67 in the third round.
Gave birth to her second child, daughter Natalie MaKenna, on Feb. 20.
2003 Stats (Rank)
  Rds under par: 9/32 (84)              Rds in the 60s: 4/32 (88)                 Birdies: 99 (141)
  Eagles: 1 (104)                      Greens in reg: 62.5% (98)                 Driving accuracy: 71.2% (60)
  Sand saves: 21.9% (165)              Putts per GIR: 1.85 (105)                  Driving avg: 245.3 (113)
In 2002, best finish was fourth place at the Wegmans Rochester LPGA; did not play after August due
to pregnancy.
2001 Highlights
Season-best finish came at the Weetabix Women's British Open, where she tied for seventh and posted a season-low score of 67 in the final round; the tie for seventh is her career-best finish in a major championship.
Tied for 25th at the Asahi Ryokuken International Championship at Mount Vintage.
2001 Stats (rank)
Rds under par: 22/70 (90) Rds in the 60s: 9/70 (90) Birdies: 223 (55)
Eagles: 1 (126) Greens in reg: 66.3% (56) Driving accuracy: 68.8% (101)
Sand saves: 35% (137) Putting avg: 30.38 (100) Driving avg: 240.10 (110)

Career Highlights
In 2000, best finish of the season was fourth place at the Kathy Ireland Greens.com LPGA Classic.
In 1999, best finish was a tie for 13th at the First Union Betsy King Classic; fired a career-low 64 during the first round of the New Albany Golf Classic.
In 1998, played a limited schedule due to sciatica developed during her pregnancy; gave birth to first child, Nicholas, on Dec. 29.
In 1997, best finish of the season was fourth place at the Fieldcrest Cannon Classic, where she posted all four rounds in the 60s.
In 1996, posted a career-best finish of second place at the Standard Register PING.
In 1995, best finish was a tie for 20th at the Cup Noodles Hawaiian Ladies Open.
In 1994, tied for 41st at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament to earn non-exempt status for the 1995 season.
Prior to joining the LPGA Tour, was a member of the Futures Tour (1988-94), Ladies Professional Golf Australian Tour (1990-94) and Women Professional Golfers' European Tour (1991-94).

Amateur
During her junior career, Parker captured more than 30 junior titles, including the 1982 Junior World Championship. She was a four-time tournament winner while a member of the UCLA golf team and a three-time NCAA All-American.

Personal
Started playing golf at the age of 5â?¦Credits her parents, Bill and Carol Parker, Australian Coach Gary Edwin, Mitchell Spearman, Don Hurter, David Hunter and current coach David Leadbetter as the individuals most influencing her careerâ?¦Gave birth to Nicholas Parker Gregory on Dec. 29, 1998â?¦Competed as Kristal Parker-Gregory from 1995-97 and 1999â?¦Enjoys physical fitness, playing with her son, reading and musicâ?¦