CONNIE CHEN

LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR

South Africa

PLAYER BIO

Date of Birth: 26/10/1992
Birth Place : Pretoria
Residence : Pretoria, Gauteng
Golf Club : Waterkloof Country Club
Date Turned Pro: December 2010

Professional

In 2011, her first year on the LET, Connie played in 13 tournaments on the LET and made seven cuts, recording her career best finish of 7th at the Finnair Masters at Helsinki Golf Club.  She earned €21,800.41 throughout the season to finish 93rd on the Henderson Money List and retained her card for 2012.

Amateur

Played for South Africa at the 2010 World Amateur Team Championships and tied for 3rd. No.1 ranked South African amateur when she turned pro in 2010. Won a number of South African tournaments including 2010 South African Girls’ Championship. Third at the German Harder 2010.

Personal

Started to play golf aged 10, introduced to the game by dad. Has one older brother, who prefers soccer. Hobbies include listening to music, watching movies and shopping. Inspired by Annika Sorenstam, played in her junior tournament in the USA twice in 2009 and 2010. Lives in Pretoria. Plays at Waterkloof Golf Club.  More info: http://www.wgsa.co.za/.