Kirsty Taylor

AMATEUR
Kirsty arrived on the professional ranks earlier than expected after a glittering amateur career where she won the 1998 Canon European U-21 Junior Championships (Sergio Garcia won the men's equivalent that year), 1999 Italian amateur Ladies championship and the 2001 Portuguese amateur Ladies Championship. Member of the England junior Home internationals winning teams in 1996 and 1997. Silver medallist with England in the European Team Championships. Hampshire Ladies Champion 1999, 2000. Hampshire Junior Champion 1995, 96, 97. Hampshire Junior Captain 1996. Astor Salver winner 2000 (The Berkshire) Harper Salver winner (Bath GC) 2000. Holds four course records, Walton Heath -6, Bath GC -5, Dummer GC -4 and Sandford Springs -3.
PROFESSIONAL
2002 Highlights
Much hard work and determination went into Kirsty's first year on Tour and the work paid off when she was awarded the 2002 Rookie of the Year after a sterling performance at the Wales WPGA Championship where she finished third in the third biggest event on Tour. Also placed T18 at the La Perla Italian Open and closed her year at 24th on the Order of Merit, silencing many critics from her amateur days in the process. As one of the best ball strikers on the Tour and with her confidence growing, Kirsty is a good outside bet for her first win in 2003.
PERSONAL
168cm tall with blonde hair and blue eyes, Kirsty enjoys music, travelling, fitness and socialising. Took up golf at the age of 12 and was scratch by the time she was 16. Turned professional when she was +1 at the age of 22 and left the amateur ranks in acrimonious circumstances after a difference of opinion with the ELGA.

2003 Evian Tour Results
Tournament¬Pos.¬Score¬Par
ANZ Ladies Masters¬Cut¬147¬Cut¬+3
AAMI Women's Australian Open¬Cut¬149¬Cut¬+5
Lancia Ladies Open of Portugal¬Cut¬156¬Cut¬+12
Open de Espana Femenino¬Cut¬151¬Cut¬+7
Ladies Irish Open¬Cut¬150¬Cut¬+4
Arras Open de France Dames¬Cut¬163¬Cut¬+19