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| Munoz, Azahara (ESP) |
| Last Updated: 7th August 2011 |
| Ladies European Tour Player Profile |
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| Surname |
Munoz |
| First Name(s) |
Azahara Guijarro |
| Date of Birth |
19th November 1987 |
| Place of Birth |
Malaga |
| Nationality |
Spain |
| Exemption Status |
LET Ranking Tournament Winners |
| Sponsor |
Allianz, Ping |
| Represents |
Allianz |
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| Ladies European Tour Career Summary |
| Statistics |
| Career Earnings (Euro) |
200,090.65 |
| Tournaments Played |
14 |
| Tournaments Won |
1 |
| Playoff Record |
1/1 |
| Top Ten Finishes |
3 |
| Completed Rounds |
48 |
| Lowest Round |
64 |
| Stroke Average |
71.69 |
| Total vs Par |
-19 |
| Average vs Par |
-0.40 |
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| Order of Merit Record |
| Season | Pos. | Euro | Played |
| 2008 |
n/a |
0.00 |
0 |
| 2009 |
n/a |
0.00 |
0 |
| 2010 |
16 |
96,633.44 |
7 |
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| Biography Munoz, Azahara (ESP) |
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PROFESSIONAL
- In 2011, played in three Ladies European Tour events and finished 2nd at the Ladies Irish Open at Killeen Castle. On the LPGA, tied for 2nd at the Sunrise LPGA Taiwan Championship, finished 3rd at the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia and tied for 8th at the Wegman’s LPGA Championship. Member of the victorious European Solheim Cup Team at Killeen Castle in Ireland and earned a 1-1-1 record with 1 ½ points. Beat Angela Stanford in the singles by 1 hole.
- In 2010, her rookie season on the LET, played in 7 LET events and posted two top-10 finishes: tied for 8th at the AIB Ladies Irish Open and tied for 10th at the Handa Women's Australian Open. Finished 20th on the Henderson Money List with season’s earnings of €96,633.44. On the LPGA, was named Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year after tying for fourth at the Bell Micro LPGA Classic; tied for 11th at the LPGA Championship Presented by Wegmans and the Evian Masters Presented by Société Générale; tied for 16th at the ShopRite LPGA Classic; tied for 17th at the Sybase Match Play Championship; tied for 19th at the U.S. Women's Open and the RICOH Women's British Open.
- In 2009, Muñoz turned professional in September and shot to prominence by winning the Madrid Ladies Masters on her professional debut on the Ladies European Tour (LET) in early October. She defeated LPGA Major Champion and former Sun Devil Anna Nordqvist with an eagle three at the par five18th in a play-off after both players had tied. Muñoz is also a first year member of the LPGA Tour.
AMATEUR
A member of the Spanish National Team, Muñoz enjoyed a successful amateur career, winning the 2002 Spanish Amateur Championship and finishing runner-up at the 2008 U.S. Women's Amateur Championship. She won the British Women's Amateur championship at Royal St. David’s in June 2009, defeating fellow Spaniard Carlota Ciganda in the final. At Arizona State University, Muñoz was the 2009 NCAA Individual National Champion, as she led the Sun Devils to the team National Championship as well. As a junior, Muñoz represented Europe on the Junior Solheim Cup Team in 2002, 2003 and 2005.
PERSONAL
Outside of golf, Muñoz enjoys playing tennis, shopping and spending time with her friends. She is sponsored by Profacility, Allianz and PING. Twitter: @AzaharaGolf.
TOUR VICTORIES
(1) 2009 Madrid Ladies Masters
SOLHEIM CUP
(1): 2011
TOUR RECORD
2010 €96,633.44 20
2011 €53,457.21 42
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| Ladies European Tour Career Highlights |
| Season | Tournament | Pos. | Score | Par | Euro |
| 2009 |
Madrid Ladies Masters |
1 |
203 |
-16 |
50,000.00 |
| 2010 |
Women's Australian Open |
10= |
293 |
+1 |
8,888.89 |
| 2010 |
Evian Masters |
11= |
281 |
-7 |
44,281.23 |
| 2010 |
Ricoh Womens British Open |
19= |
289 |
+1 |
25,971.50 |
| 2010 |
AIB Ladies Irish Open |
8= |
210 |
-6 |
10,725.00 |
| 2010 |
Open de Espana Femenino |
22= |
209 |
-4 |
4,095.00 |
| 2011 |
Wegmans LPGA Championship |
8= |
67 |
-5 |
0.00 |
| 2011 |
Ladies Irish Open |
2 |
204 |
-12 |
40,600.00 |
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| Ladies European Tour 2010 Season |
| Date | Tournament | Pos. | Score | Par | Euro |
| 04-03-10 |
ANZ Ladies Masters |
39= |
283 |
-5 |
1,952.38 |
| 11-03-10 |
Women's Australian Open |
10= |
293 |
+1 |
8,888.89 |
| 22-07-10 |
Evian Masters |
11= |
281 |
-7 |
44,281.23 |
| 29-07-10 |
Ricoh Womens British Open |
19= |
289 |
+1 |
25,971.50 |
| 06-08-10 |
AIB Ladies Irish Open |
8= |
210 |
-6 |
10,725.00 |
| 17-09-10 |
Open de Espana Femenino |
22= |
209 |
-4 |
4,095.00 |
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| Ladies European Tour 2011 Season |
| Date | Tournament | Pos. | Score | Par | Euro |
| 26-06-11 |
Wegmans LPGA Championship |
8= |
67 |
-5 |
0.00 |
| 21-07-11 |
Evian Masters |
56= |
290 |
+2 |
6,556.16 |
| 28-07-11 |
Ricoh Women's British Open |
49= |
290 |
+2 |
6,301.05 |
| 05-08-11 |
Ladies Irish Open |
2 |
204 |
-12 |
40,600.00 |
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