TANDI CUNINGHAM

LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR

South Africa

PLAYER BIO

Personal Profile

Surname: Cuningham

First Name(s): Tandi Marina

Date of Birth: 17th April 1986

Place of Birth: Johannesburg

Nationality: South African

Residence: Bela Bela

Name of Spouse: Paul

Interests: Cooking, Travel, Reading, Outdoors, movies

Represents: Zebula Golf Estate and Spa

Career Profile

Date turned Pro: 20th November 2008

Current Tour: LET (exemption status - Top 30 from LET Qualifying School)

Number of Tour Wins: LET 0

Personal

Tandi started to play golf at the age of 15 and was introduced to the game by her father, a good social golfer. She lives in Bela Bela and plays out of Zebula Golf Estate and Spa, where her husband Paul Cuningham, is a teaching professional. Paul is also Tandi's coach and occasional caddie. Her hobbies include travel, hiking, reading and relaxing, especially taking adventures into the bush!

Professional Highlights

In 2011, Tandi played in 22 tournaments and her best finish of the season was a tie for 22nd at the Hero Women’s Indian Open at DLF Golf and Country Club. She earned €16,684.50 over the season and finished 103rd on the Money List. On the return to Final Qualifying School, she earned the 20th card in category 8a.

In 2010, posted a career best tie for 2nd at the Hero Honda Women’s Indian Open, losing a four-way play-off to Laura Davies at DLF Golf and Country Club.

In 2009, her rookie season, Tandi played in eight tournaments and made two cuts, with a season best tie for 43rd at the ABN AMRO Ladies Open in the Netherlands. Tandi returned to Final Stage Qualifying School and finished 37th, retaining her playing rights in 2010.

Amateur Highlights

Ranked 3rd on the 2008 South African Senior Order of Merit. Full National colours as a junior and a senior. Won 8 national amateur Championships, one as a junior.