Patricia Meunier-Lebouc
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Patricia Meunier-Lebouc (born 16 November 1972) is a French
professional golfer
who played on the Ladies European Tour
and the LPGA Tour. Her birth name was Meunier and she is married to Antoine Lebouc, a French professional golfer who played on the European Tour in the 1990s.
, France
. She won the French Cup and the Greece International in 1993. In 1992, she won the French Ladies Championship, placed fifth in the World Team Championship and finished third at the European Team Junior Championship.
gaining her maiden victory in her rookie season at the Waterford English Open. She has won 5 more times on the LET and finished in the top 10 in the Order of Merit in 1997 and 2000. She qualified for the LPGA Tour by tying for 27th at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament to earn non-exempt status for the 2001 season.
In her 2001 rookie year she recorded two top-10 finishes. She won the 2002 State Farm Classic and the 2003 Kraft Nabisco Championship
, which is on one of the LPGA majors. In 2003 she crossed the $1 million mark in LPGA career earnings. In 2004, gave birth to her first child, daughter Phildine Pearl.
In 2000 she became the first French player to compete in The Solheim Cup, and she was also a member of the European Team in 2003.
LPGA majors
is shown in bold.
DNP = did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
WD = withdrew
"T" = tied
Green background for a win. Yellow background for a top-10 finish.
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
professional golfer
Professional golfer
In golf the distinction between amateurs and professionals is rigorously maintained. An amateur who breaches the rules of amateur status may lose his or her amateur status. A golfer who has lost his or her amateur status may not play in amateur competitions until amateur status has been reinstated;...
who played on the Ladies European Tour
Ladies European Tour
The Ladies European Tour is a professional golf tour for women which was founded in 1979. It is based in England. Like many UK-based sports organisations it is a company limited by guarantee, a legal structure which enables it to focus on maximising returns to its members through prize money,...
and the LPGA Tour. Her birth name was Meunier and she is married to Antoine Lebouc, a French professional golfer who played on the European Tour in the 1990s.
Amateur career
Meunier was born in DijonDijon
Dijon is a city in eastern France, the capital of the Côte-d'Or département and of the Burgundy region.Dijon is the historical capital of the region of Burgundy. Population : 151,576 within the city limits; 250,516 for the greater Dijon area....
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. She won the French Cup and the Greece International in 1993. In 1992, she won the French Ladies Championship, placed fifth in the World Team Championship and finished third at the European Team Junior Championship.
Professional career
Meunier-Lebouc turned professional in 1994 and initially played on the Ladies European TourLadies European Tour
The Ladies European Tour is a professional golf tour for women which was founded in 1979. It is based in England. Like many UK-based sports organisations it is a company limited by guarantee, a legal structure which enables it to focus on maximising returns to its members through prize money,...
gaining her maiden victory in her rookie season at the Waterford English Open. She has won 5 more times on the LET and finished in the top 10 in the Order of Merit in 1997 and 2000. She qualified for the LPGA Tour by tying for 27th at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament to earn non-exempt status for the 2001 season.
In her 2001 rookie year she recorded two top-10 finishes. She won the 2002 State Farm Classic and the 2003 Kraft Nabisco Championship
Kraft Nabisco Championship
The Kraft Nabisco Championship is one of the four major championships on the LPGA Tour. It was founded in 1972 by Dinah Shore and has been classified as a major since 1983...
, which is on one of the LPGA majors. In 2003 she crossed the $1 million mark in LPGA career earnings. In 2004, gave birth to her first child, daughter Phildine Pearl.
In 2000 she became the first French player to compete in The Solheim Cup, and she was also a member of the European Team in 2003.
LPGA Tour (2)
- 20022002 LPGA TourThe 2002 LPGA Tour was the 53rd season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from February 28 to November 24. The season consisted of 32 official money events. Annika Sörenstam won the most tournaments, 11. She also led the money list with earnings of $2,863,904.The season...
State Farm ClassicState Farm ClassicThe LPGA State Farm Classic is a golf tournament for professional female golfers that is part of the LPGA Tour. It has been played annually since 1976 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. From 1976 through 2006, the tournament was held at The Rail Golf Course... - 20032003 LPGA TourThe 2003 LPGA Tour was the 54th season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from March 13 to November 23. The season consisted of 31 official money events. Annika Sörenstam won the most tournaments, six...
Kraft Nabisco ChampionshipKraft Nabisco ChampionshipThe Kraft Nabisco Championship is one of the four major championships on the LPGA Tour. It was founded in 1972 by Dinah Shore and has been classified as a major since 1983...
LPGA majors
Women's major golf championships
Women's golf has a set of major championships which parallels that in men's golf, but the women's system is younger and has been less stable than the men's. Many professional stroke play events for women are played over three rounds , but the majors are played over four rounds , which is the...
is shown in bold.
Ladies European Tour (5)
- 1994 (1) Waterford English Open
- 1997 (1) Guardian Irish Open
- 1998 (1) Air France Madame Open
- 2000 (2) Open de France DamesOpen de France DamesThe Open de France Dames is a women's professional golf tournament on the Ladies European Tour that takes place in France. It has been played annually since 1987 except for 1998 and between 1990 and 1992.-Winners:-External links:*...
, Ladies Austrian Open
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | Winning Score | Margin | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|
| 2003 2003 Kraft Nabisco Championship The 2003 Kraft Nabisco Championship was played at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California. This was the 32nd edition of the Kraft Nabisco Championship, and the 21st edition as a major championship. It was played from March 27–30.... |
Kraft Nabisco Championship Kraft Nabisco Championship The Kraft Nabisco Championship is one of the four major championships on the LPGA Tour. It was founded in 1972 by Dinah Shore and has been classified as a major since 1983... |
| 1 stroke |  Annika SörenstamAnnika Sörenstam Annika Sörenstam is a Swedish-American professional golfer whose achievements rank her as one of the most successful golfers in history. Before stepping away from competitive golf at the end of the 2008 season, she won 90 international tournaments as a professional, making her the female golfer... |
Results timeilne
| Tournament | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraft Nabisco Championship Kraft Nabisco Championship The Kraft Nabisco Championship is one of the four major championships on the LPGA Tour. It was founded in 1972 by Dinah Shore and has been classified as a major since 1983... |
DNP | DNP | 1 | DNP | CUT | T29 | CUT | WD | WD |
| LPGA Championship LPGA Championship The LPGA Championship, currently known for sponsorship reasons as the Wegmans LPGA Championship, is the second-longest running tournament in the history of the Ladies Professional Golf Association surpassed only by the U.S. Women's Open. It is one of four majors on the LPGA tour... |
DNP | T61 | T11 | T30 | CUT | CUT | T81 | CUT | DNP |
| U.S. Women's Open | DNP | 63 | T13 | T13 | CUT | T10 | CUT | CUT | DNP |
| Women's British Open Women's British Open The Women's British Open is a leading event in women's professional golf and the only tournament which is classified as a major championship by both the Ladies European Tour and the LPGA Tour. Since 2007, it has been called the Ricoh Women's British Open, for sponsorship reasons... |
T64 | T24 | 5 | T38 | CUT | T42 | CUT | DNP | DNP |
DNP = did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
WD = withdrew
"T" = tied
Green background for a win. Yellow background for a top-10 finish.
LPGA Tour career summary
| Year | Majors | Other wins | LPGA wins | Earnings ($) | Money list rank | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 108,000 | 82 | 72.53 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 354,175 | 28 | 72.14 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 688,072 | 14 | 70.75 |
| 2004 2004 LPGA Tour The 2004 LPGA Tour was a series of weekly golf tournaments for elite female golfers from around the world which took place from March through December 2004. The tournaments were sanctioned by the United States based Ladies Professional Golf Association . This was the 55th season since the LPGA Tour... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 319,070 | 37 | 71.49 |
| 2005 2005 LPGA Tour The 2005 LPGA Tour was a series of weekly golf tournaments for elite female golfers from around the world which took place from February through December 2005. The tournaments were sanctioned by the United States based Ladies Professional Golf Association... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 61,074 | 103 | 73.49 |
Solheim Cup Record
| Year | Total Matches | Total W-L-H | Singles W-L-H | 4somes W-L-H | 4balls W-L-H | Points Won | Points % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 4 | 2-1-1 | 1-1-0 | 1-0-1 | 2.5 | 62.5% | |
| 2000 2000 Solheim Cup The 6th Solheim Cup Match was held between 6 October and 8 October 2000 at Loch Lomond Golf Club, Luss,Dunbartonshire, Scotland. Team Europe won the trophy for the second time by a score of 14½ to 11½ points... |
2 | 0-1-1 | 0-1-0 lost to M. Mallon 1dn | 0-0-1 halved w/L. Neumann | 0.5 | 25% | |
| 2003 2003 Solheim Cup The 8th Solheim Cup Match was held between 12 September and 14 September 2003 at Barsebäck Golf & Country Club, Loddekopinge, Skåne, Sweden, the first time the contest had been held outside the US or UK. When Rosie Jones conceded a birdie putt to Catriona Matthew giving her a 3&1 win, Europe got... |
2 | 2-0-0 | 1-0-0 def K. Robbins Conceded on 12 | 1-0-0 won w/S. Pettersen 3&2 | 2 | 100% |