Marta Prieto
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
|
|
|
| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Birth | September 11, 1978 Seville, Spain |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.70 m) |
| Nationality |  Spain |
| Residence | Spain |
| College | Wake Forest University |
| Career | |
| Turned Pro | 2002 |
| Current tours | LET (joined 2003) |
| Professional wins | none |
| Best Results in Major Championships | |
| Women's British Open | 66: 2006 |
Marta Prieto (born 11 September 1978) is a Spanish professional golfer from Seville, Spain who plays on the Ladies European Tour.
Contents |
[edit] Amateur career
Prieto was Spanish under-18 champion in 1995[1] and 1997 Spanish Amateur Champion[2] and played her collegiate golf at Wake Forest University, North Carolina from which she graduated with a degree in economics. In her freshman year Prieto won the ACC Championship having led from start to finish to earn medalist honors and grabbed a share of the Rookie of the Year honor in addition to being a member of the All-ACC team.[3] She was also named to the All-ACC team in her sophomore year[4] as well as gaining 1999 Golfweek/Sagarin All-Mid-Atlantic/East District second-team all-district honours.[5]
In her junior year she finished 3rd at the NCAA Championships[1] and as a senior was named National Golf Coaches Association (NGCA) 2001 All-America Second team[6] and gained her third All-ACC team honours.[7] Post graduation she won the 2001 British Ladies Amateur Championship[8] and the 2002 Italian Ladies International Championship.[2]
She represented Spain at the 2000 and 2002 Espirito Santo Trophy World Amateur Team Championship.[9]
[edit] Professional career
Prieto qualified for the 2003 Ladies European Tour by finishing second at the final Qualifyting tournament.[10] Her best finish in her rookie season was a tie for third at the season ending Biarritz Ladies Classic.[11] In 2004 she had three top ten finishes, the best being a runner's up spot at the KLM Ladies Open.[12] She partnered Paula Marti at the 2006 Women's World Cup of Golf representing Spain.[13]
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ a b Jay Reddick (2000-06-29). Prieto Excels In Difficult Conditions At NCAA Championships. Atlantic Coast Conference. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
- ^ a b Marta Prieto Player Profile. Ladies European Tour. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
- ^ Marta Prieto Named Women's Golf Rookie of the Year. Wake Forest University Sports (1998-04-30). Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
- ^ Marta Prieto Named to All-Acc Women's Golf Team. Wake Forest University Sports (1999-05-05). Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
- ^ Prieto, Kirwin Named to Golfweek/Sagarin All-District Team. Wake Forest University Sports (1999-06-01). Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
- ^ Marta Prieto Earns All-America Honors. Atlantic Coast Conference (2001-05-29). Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
- ^ 2001 All-ACC Women's Golf Team. Atlantic Coast Conference (2001-05-08). Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
- ^ Prieto Captures Ladies British Amateur Title. Atlantic Coast Conference (2001-06-020). Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
- ^ World Amateur Team Championship Record Books. International Golf Federation. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
- ^ Martin Park (2002-11-02). Maconi wins Tour school in thrilling finish. Ladies European Tour. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
- ^ Martin Park (2003-09-27). Hedblom ends frustrating wait. Ladies European Tour. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
- ^ Martin Park (2004-06-27). Esterl lands second victory at KLM Ladies Open. Ladies European Tour. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
- ^ Brad Morgan (2006-12-17). Top field for Women's World Cup. South Africa Info. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
[edit] External links
- Ladies European Tour Player Profile
| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| NAME | Prieto, Marta |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Professional Golfer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | [September 11]], 1978 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Seville, Spain |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
