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Becky Brewerton

Becky Brewerton with her Ladies English Open trophy Professional golfer on the Ladies European Tour and winner of the Ladies English Open.

Born:
20 OCT 1982
Place of Birth:
St Asaph
School:
Dewi Sant, Rhyl, and Glan Clwyd, St Asaph
Famous For:
Professional golfer on the Ladies European Tour.
It was always my dream to be a golf pro and from when I first picked a club up at 12 years old I was hooked and all of a sudden there I was, a pro playing in my first event on tour! Becky Brewerton
Trivia:
Becky's hobbies include music, watching films and most sports.
Biography:
Becky turned professional aged 21 in November 2003 following a successful amateur career.

Her home club is Abergele Golf Club and her coach is her dad Steve, who encouraged her to take up golf in the first place when she was 12.

Some highlights of her amateur years were Welsh Girls Champion 1997 and 1998; Welsh Ladies Champion 1999 and 2001; British Ladies Open amateur strokeplay champion 1999 and 2002; European Ladies Open Champion 2002; Curtis Cup player 2000; Vagliano Trophy 2001 and 2003; World Team Championship 2002.

She took second place in the Tenerife Ladies Open and the Wales WPGA Championship of Europe in 2003.

She is sponsored by Desert Springs golf resort in Almeria, Spain, which is her winter base.

Latest: Becky wins 2009 Spanish Open.

She has also been selected for the European team in the Solheim Cup, 19-23 August.

Moment of Glory:
Winning the Golf Punk Ladies English Open 2007
Off the Record:
She lost out on about £70,000 of prize money due to her amateur status in 2003.

your comments

Jorge Bracero form Puerto Rico
You are truly a champion! Good luck on future tournaments!!!
Mon Jul 27 09:42:34 2009

jeff nicholls
Well done Becky. I have been following your career from day one. I am an old colleague of your Dad and I know the secret of your success. Of course you had the talent and he saw that. I am so pleased for you and for your Dad. He must be very proud. Keep that flag flying for Wales!
Fri Jul 24 12:30:30 2009

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