Year joined the LPGA Amateurs
2007
Who introduced you to golf and when did you start playing?
My father introduced me to golf when I was 9 years old, and I loved it! It became our excuse to get together when I got older. He was my only teacher for a very long time and my biggest fan when I competed.
Why do you recommend golf to women and girls?
I recommend golf to women and girls because it can be such a great tool in one’s professional career. It can offer great exercise—not just physically but mentally as well. It’s a great way to socialize. Golf, more than other sports, teaches so many life lessons.
How can golf be more welcoming to women and girls in the LGBTQ+ community?
There needs to be a dedicated resource for diversity in local chapters and clubs.
What have you learned from past LGBTQ+ golfers and their journeys?
I learned from players like Karrie Webb and Rosie Jones to be classy no matter what. It shouldn’t mater about your sexuality. Golf is hard enough! Let your talent show.
What advice would you give your younger self?
Be bold! You can play with anybody. It took me a long time to convince myself that I belonged and could play just as well as anyone in the field.
Who would be in your dream foursome?
Karrie Webb, Nancy Lopez, and Meg Mallon
Coach Humphrey is the best! She is so good about encouraging new golfers. I pretty much made my son play on the school team for one year, even though he had to work out the schedule with his soccer team, because I think she is such a great person to work with. (and he enjoyed it!)
Lynn is a valuable member of LPGA Amateur Golf Association.
Lynn is such a warm and friendly person, and I love competing with and against her. I’m hoping if she got that dream foursome that she’d let me make it a fivesome! We’d promise to have a great pace of play!
Thanks for this all too brief article! It is a step in the inclusive direction.
Would love to see and hear more.