Megha Ganne (born 2003 or 2004) is an American amateur golfer.[1] In June 2021, as a 17-year-old high school student, Ganne qualified for the U.S. Women's Open. At the tournament she held a share of the lead after the opening round, and was tied for third going into the final round; she finished as the leading amateur, in a tie for 14th place.[1][2] Since the age of twelve, she has been competing in golf tournaments.[2] Her parents are from India.[2] She has been coached for nine years by Katie Rudolph.[3]
| Megha Ganne | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | 2003 or 2004 (age 19–20)[1] |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Residence | Holmdel, New Jersey, U.S.[1] |
| Career | |
| Status | Amateur[1] |
| Best results in LPGA major championships | |
| Chevron Championship | DNP |
| Women's PGA C'ship | DNP |
| U.S. Women's Open | T14: 2021 |
| Women's British Open | DNP |
| Evian Championship | DNP |
Amateur wins edit
- 2017 New Jersey Junior PGA Championship
- 2018 AJGA Championship
- 2021 Scott Robertson Memorial
Source:[4]
U.S. national team appearances edit
- Junior Solheim Cup: 2021
- Curtis Cup: 2022 (winners)
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Crouse, Karen (June 4, 2021). "At U.S. Women's Open, a 17-Year-Old Amateur Puts Herself in Contention: Megha Ganne seemed at ease during her second round at the Olympic Club, and she finished the day with a share of third place". The New York Times. Archived from the original on June 6, 2021. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
...Ganne is a 17-year-old amateur and is playing with aplomb... In her second United States Women's Open — which is being held for the first time at the Olympic Club, the site of five major men's championships — she was at the top of the leaderboard after the early rounds on Friday....
- ^ a b c Leonard, Tod (June 4, 2021). "The fascinating backstory of the teen who's stealing the show in the U.S. Women's Open". Golf Digest. Archived from the original on June 6, 2021. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
...Ganne is a high school student ... no plans of turning pro anytime soon ... will head to Stanford in the fall of 2022 .... She hails from Holmdel, N.J. ... Her parents are originally from India, with her mother a doctor in endocrinology and her father owning an IT business .. at 12, she chose golf ... been playing in junior golf tournaments since early in elementary school....
- ^ Eubanks, Steve (June 4, 2021). "Teenage Amateur Megha Ganne Impresses At Olympic In More Ways Than One". LPGA. Archived from the original on January 26, 2022. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
... Ganne's coach Katie Rudolph ... has worked with Ganne for nine years...
- ^ "Megha Ganne". World Amateur Golf Ranking. Archived from the original on September 3, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2021.