Brittany Lincicome
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Brittany Grace Lincicome (born September 19, 1985) is an American professional golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour. She currently resides in Gulfport, Florida.
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Brittany Lincicome | |
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Personal information | |
Full name | Brittany Grace Lincicome |
Nickname | Bam Bam |
Born | (1985-09-19) September 19, 1985 (age 38) St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S. |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Sporting nationality | United States |
Residence | Gulfport, Florida, U.S. |
Career | |
Turned professional | 2004 |
Current tour(s) | LPGA Tour (joined 2005) |
Professional wins | 8 |
Number of wins by tour | |
LPGA Tour | 8 |
Best results in LPGA major championships (wins: 2) | |
Chevron Championship | Won: 2009, 2015 |
Women's PGA C'ship | 2nd: 2014 |
U.S. Women's Open | 5th: 2009 |
Women's British Open | T9: 2010 |
Evian Championship | T8: 2014 |
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Lincicome is one of the longest drivers in the history of women's golf. In her rookie year, 2005, she led the LPGA in driving distance with an average of 270.3 yards (247.2 m). In 2006, her driving average increased to 278.6 yards (254.8 m), second among all LPGA players.[1] Her prodigious length off the tee has earned her the nickname "Bam-Bam."[2] Lincicome has won two major championships: the 2009 Kraft Nabisco Championship and the 2015 ANA Inspiration.