Kristy McPherson

A native of South Carolina, McPherson was diagnosed with Still's disease at age 11, which is a form of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Confined mostly to bed and unable to walk for a year, she was told she would no longer be able to compete in any sport that required jumping or running. As a result, she took up golf and played on the boys' golf team at her high school. She earned a golf scholarship to the University of South Carolina, and recorded seven victories in her four-year collegiate career. McPherson graduated in 2003 with a bachelor's degree in sports and entertainment management. In 2003, McPherson was awarded the Honda Inspiration Award, which is given to a collegiate athlete "who has overcome hardship and was able to return to play at the collegiate level". She overcame Still's disease, and rebounded to become an accomplished golfer. ==The Big Break==

While on the Futures Tour, McPherson appeared on the Golf Channel reality show The Big Break VI, which was filmed during a two-week period in late June and early July 2006. McPherson was the fifth player eliminated from the show. ==Professional career==

After graduating from college, McPherson turned professional and competed on the Futures Tour for four years. From 2003 to 2006 she competed in 60 events, never missed a cut, and won twice. Her fourth-place finish on the Futures Tour money list in 2006 earned her an LPGA Tour card for the 2007 season. Her first season on the LPGA brought limited success, with a best finish a tie for 18th; she finished the season 97th on the money list. In 2008, her second year, she recorded six top-10 finishes, and finished 47th on the official money list. In 2009, McPherson recorded a T-2 in a LPGA major, the Kraft Nabisco Championship, followed by a T-5 three months later at the next major, the LPGA Championship. ==Professional wins (2)==

Futures Tour wins (2) ==Results in LPGA majors==

Results not in chronological order before 2019. ^ The Evian Championship was added as a major in 2013. CUT = missed the half-way cut NT = no tournament T = tied Summary • Most consecutive cuts made – 7 (2008 LPGA – 2010 Kraft Nabisco) • Longest streak of top-10s – 2 (2009 Kraft Nabisco – 2009 LPGA) ==LPGA Tour career summary==

Official through the 2025 season ==Symetra Tour summary==

Professional • Solheim Cup (representing the United States): 2009 (winners) ==References==