About Perry Swenson

Hi, I'm Perry Swenson!  Thank you for checking me out through Spotlight Portfolios.  I am very excited to be a part of this new era of Social Media!  A little about me...I received my first set of clubs at the age of 4 and have been playing ever since.  Golf is a huge part of my family so I was sort of destined to play.  I love every aspect of the game and the challenges that arise which keep me on my toes.  I was born in Charlotte, NC where I started my career as a professional golfer.  North Carolina is definitely dear to my heart, but Texas has a special place in it too.  I graduated from the University of Texas in Austin on a golf scholarship and received a degree in Finance in 2005. Some of the best times of my life...Go Longhorns!

I feel very blessed to have been given the chance to play around the world and with so many wonderful and talented women and men.  They have taught me everything I needed to know and more.  In my spare time, I enjoy making people laugh, watching scary movies, hanging with my new husband and stuffing my face with mini snickers!  I would love to make a difference in the world by helping others enjoy the game of golf and aspire to be a future spokeswoman on the Golf Channel.

Career Accomplishments

Professional Career Highlights - See Scorecard

Amateur Career Highlights

• Golfweek Magazine fifth ranked amateur in the world (2004)
• Golf Digest Magazine fourth ranked amateur in the world (2004)
• Golfweek Magazine third ranked amateur in the world (2003)
• Golf Digest Magazine eighth ranked amateur in the world (2003)
• Carolinas Golf Association Top ranked woman (2002, 2003, 2004)
• Qualified for the Future's Golf Tour (2005)
• Winner of the prestigious Doherty Cup tournament (2004)
• Women's Western Amateur second low qualifier (69-68) (2003)
• Winner of Carolina's Women's Amateur (2002)
• Women's Southern Amateur Medalist and runner-up (2001)
• LPGA Betsy King/Wachovia Classic 71-73 (missed cut by one shot) (2001)
• Betsy Rawls National Girls Champion 3rd place (2001)
• Played in two United States Golf Association Girl's Championships (1999, 2000)
• Invited to represent North Carolina in USGA team matches (2001, 2002)
• American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) All-American 2000
• Selected to AJGA Canon Cup team (2000)
• Nike All-American team (1998)
• North Carolina Girls Champion (1998)

University of Texas - Collegiate Career Highlights

• University of Texas Full Scholarship Recipient (2001 - 2005)
• Played in three NCAA Division 1 National Championships.
• NCAA Division 1 National Championship - Team Runner Up (2002)
• NCAA Division 1 National Championship - Team Third Place (2003)
• Big 12 Championship individual third place 69-76 (2004)
• Scholastic All American (2002, 2003, 2004)
• First team Big 12 Academic team (2002, 2003, 2004)
• University of Texas Student Athlete Advisory Council (2002, 2003, 2004)

My Golf Highlights

• The Royal Gazette: Swenson set to make history
• Ball Hype: Look Out, Natalie Gulbis, Here Comes Perry Swenson
• Golf Channel: Perry Swenson
• Wikipedia: Golf Channel Show - Road Trip MYRTLE BEACH
• Golf Babes: On the Road with Perry Swenson

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