Meaghan Francella

Fully exempt into the 2011 U.S. Women's Open by way of her top-70 finish on the 2010 LPGA money list (58th).
Started playing golf at the age of 4. Credits her parents as the individuals most influencing her career. Hobbies include fishing, playing pool and hanging out with family and friends. Was a two-time New York State Junior Champion. While at the University of Memphis, was named the 2001 Conference USA Freshman of the Year after winning the individual title at the Conference USA Championship that year. Won the 2002 Dixie Amateur Championship and finished second at the Women's Western Amateur in 2003. While at the University of North Carolina, was the 2003 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Individual Champion and finished runner-up in 2004. Won the 2004 NCAA East Regional Champion and was an NCAA First-Team All-American selection.
In 2004, turned professional in June; competed on the Futures Tour.
In 2005, played on the Futures Tour, where she recorded four top-10 finishes, including a tie for third at the Northwest Indiana Futures Golf Classic; tied for 65th at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament to earn non-exempt status for the 2006 LPGA season.
In 2006, won the Lakeland Duramed Futures Golf Classic and recorded six additional top-10 finishes, including four top-five finishes in 18 events on the Futures Tour; placed fifth on the Futures Tour season-ending money list to earn exempt status for the 2007 LPGA season.
In 2007, became the first Rolex First-Time Winner of the season at the MasterCard Classic, where she recorded all rounds in the 60s and defeated defending champion Annika Sorenstam in a four-hole, sudden-death playoff; carded a career-low 66 in the final round of the Corona Championship and in the third round of the Ginn Tribute.
In 2008, best finish was a tie for 13th at the Longs Drugs Challenge.
In 2009, best finish was a tie for fifth at the Kraft Nabisco Championship, which matched her best finish at a major championship.
In 2010, won the HSBC LPGA Brasil Cup, an unofficial LPGA victory; tied for seventh at the LPGA Championship Presented by Wegmans.