Penny Hammel
| Penny Hammel | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born |
March 24, 1962 Decatur, Illinois, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Nationality |
 United States
|
| Residence | Delray Beach, Florida |
| Career | |
| College | University of Miami |
| Turned professional | 1984 |
| Former tour(s) | LPGA Tour (1985–2006) |
| Professional wins | 8 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| LPGA Tour | 4 |
| Symetra Tour | 4 |
| Best results in LPGA major championships |
|
| ANA Inspiration | T8: 1986 |
| Women's PGA C'ship | T3: 1996 |
| U.S. Women's Open | T3: 1989 |
| du Maurier Classic | T4: 1989 |
| Women's British Open | DNP |
| Achievements and awards | |
| Futures Tour Player of the Year |
1984 |
| LPGA Rookie of the Year | 1985 |
Penny Hammel (born March 24, 1962) is an American professional golfer, who joined the LPGA Tour in 1985.
Hammel was born in Decatur, Illinois. She won several amateur tournaments including the 1979 U.S. Girls' Junior. In the 1979 PGA Junior Championship she finished five strokes ahead of her closest opponent. As a member of the University of Miami women's golf team, Hammel won the 1983 NCAA Women's Golf Championship, and her team won the title in 1984. She was a 1983-84 All-American and a member of the 1984 U.S. Curtis Cup team.
Hammel turned professional in 1984 and played on the Futures Tour, winning four times. She was named the Player of the Year.
Hammel joined the LPGA tour in 1985 and won the Rolex Rookie of the Year award. She eventually went on to win a total of four victories on the Tour during her career.
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