Sophia Popov
Sophia Popov (born c.1993[1]) is a German professional golfer.
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Personal information | |
Born | c.1993 United States[1] |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
Nationality | |
Residence | Weingarten, Germany |
Career | |
College | University of Southern California |
Turned professional | 2014[1] |
Current tour(s) | Symetra Tour |
Best results in LPGA major championships | |
ANA Inspiration | DNP |
Women's PGA C'ship | T57: 2018 |
U.S. Women's Open | 72nd: 2016 |
Women's British Open | 67th: 2011 |
Evian Championship | DNP |
Amateur career
Born in the United States, Popov moved to Germany at a young age and holds dual citizenship.[1] As an amateur, she played college golf at the University of Southern California.[2] She won the 2010 International European Ladies Amateur Championship and played on the Junior Solheim Cup and Espirito Santo Trophy teams.
Professional career
Popov has played on the Symetra Tour since 2016 and has three second place finishes: 2016 Chico's Patty Berg Memorial, 2016 Danielle Downey Credit Union Classic, and 2017 Tullymore Classic.[3][4]
Popov played in the 2016 U.S. Women's Open at CordeValle Golf Club.[5]
Popov was part of the German broadcast team for German television during the 2015 Solheim Cup.[6]
Amateur wins
- 2008 European Ladies' Club Trophy (individual)
- 2009 European Ladies' Club Trophy (individual)
- 2010 International European Ladies Amateur Championship, PAC 10-SEC Challenge
- 2011 PING/ASU Invitational, PAC-10 Championship
- 2012 Battle at Rancho Bernardo
- 2013 SDSU Farms Invitational
Source:[7]
Team appearances
- Junior Solheim Cup (representing Europe): 2009
- Espirito Santo Trophy (representing Germany): 2010, 2012
- European Ladies' Team Championship (representing Germany): 2011, 2013, 2014
- Vagliano Trophy (representing Continent of Europe): 2011(winners), 2013 (winners)
Source:[7]
References
- "Sophia Popov Makes Pro Debut in Germany". Ladies European Tour. 16 July 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- "USC Nails Down Spot Into 3rd Straight NCAA Match Play Bracket". University of Southern California. 22 May 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- "Sophia Popov – Results". Symetra Tour. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- "The Path to LPGA Qualifying School Stage III - Sophia Popov". LPGA. 22 November 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- Monaco, Lou. "Southwest Florida golf: Naples' Sophia Popov qualifies for U.S. Women's Open". Naples Daily News. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- "Healthier Sophia Popov Ready for 2016". LPGA. 18 February 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- "Sophia Popov". World Amateur Golf Ranking. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
External links
- Sophia Popov at the Women's World Golf Rankings official site