Kathleen Ekey (born November 8, 1986) is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.
Early life and amateur career Ekey was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on November 8, 1986, to Sam and Laura Ekey. She is a graduate of Walsh Jesuit High School in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
Ekey played college golf for the first two years of college at Furman University and transferred to the University of Alabama for the last two years of college. She graduated with her bachelor's degree in Communications Studies.
Professional career In 2009, Ekey turned professional. She joined the Futures Tour on July 14, 2009. In 2011, she finished at the top of the Futures Tour official money list and was named the Tour's Player of the Year.
Awards and honors In 2011, Ekey won the Futures Tour's Player of the Year award. In 2022, she entered the Hall of Fame of Walsh Jesuit High School, her alma mater.
Professional wins (2) Futures Tour wins (2) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1June 5, 2011Ladies Titan Tire Challenge–1 (67–71–77=215)1 stroke Jean Chua, Carling Coffing2July 31, 2011Alliance Bank Golf Classic–8 (68–68–69=205)3 strokes Jenny Suh
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