Perry Swenson       Download Media Kit - ZIP Format 13 mb
Age: 26     Height: 5'7"
Residence: Boynton Beach, FL
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Education: The University of Texas at Austin
Degree: Finance
Professional Debut: 5/27/2005
Current Tours: Futures Golf Tour & some LPGA Events


Currently playing on the Futures Golf Tour & some LPGA Events on sponsors exemption.

Perry Swenson - Career Accomplishments

Professional Career Highlights - See Scorecard

Amateur Career Highlights
  • Golfweek Magazine fifth ranked amateur in the world (2004)
  • Golf Digest Magazine fourth ranked amateur in the world (2004)
  • Golfweek Magazine third ranked amateur in the world (2003)
  • Golf Digest Magazine eighth ranked amateur in the world (2003)
  • Carolinas Golf Association Top ranked woman (2002, 2003, 2004)
  • Qualified for the Future’s Golf Tour (2005)
  • Winner of the prestigious Doherty Cup tournament (2004)
  • Women’s Western Amateur second low qualifier (69-68) (2003)
  • Winner of Carolina’s Women’s Amateur (2002)
  • Women’s Southern Amateur Medalist and runner-up (2001)
  • LPGA Betsy King/Wachovia Classic 71-73 (missed cut by one shot) (2001)
  • Betsy Rawls National Girls Champion 3rd place (2001)
  • Played in two United States Golf Association Girl’s Championships (1999, 2000)
  • Invited to represent North Carolina in USGA team matches (2001,2002)
  • American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) All-American 2000
  • Selected to AJGA Canon Cup team (2000)
  • Nike All-American team (1998)
  • North Carolina Girls Champion (1998)

    University of Texas - Collegiate Career Highlights
  • University of Texas Full Scholarship Recipient (2001 - 2005)
  • Played in three NCAA Division 1 National Championships.
  • NCAA Division 1 National Championship - Team Runner Up (2002)
  • NCAA Division 1 National Championship - Team Third Place (2003)
  • Big 12 Championship individual third place 69-76 (2004)
  • Scholastic All American (2002, 2003, 2004)
  • First team Big 12 Academic team (2002, 2003, 2004)
  • University of Texas Student Athlete Advisory Council (2002, 2003, 2004)

    Did You Know...
  • Perry had a hole in one on the 16th hole at the Augusta National Golf club, site of the Masters golf tournament
  • Perry received the prestigious IMG Academy student athlete of the year award in 2001, the only time a female athlete has won such an award
  • Perry was Miss Teenage Austin in 2001
  • Perry is cum laude in the Finance school at the University of Texas
  • Perry is an accomplished pianist and country music singer
  • Perry speaks some Japanese, Korean and Thai
  • Perry owns three trademarks: Perry Swenson, blonde golfer, the golf girl
  • Perry has three domain names: Perryswenson.com, blondegolfer.com, perry-golf.com
  • Perry and her father won three National Father daughter golf championships
  • Perry has been coached in extensive public speaking training by Sports Media Communications, Inc, a Charlotte, NC company specializing in Professional athletes communications (clients include Archie Manning, Mack Brown, Top NASCAR drivers)

    Testimonials:
    "Perry attended our Junior Golf Academy for two and a half years. She has been at the top of the rankings in Junior golf, Amateur golf and Collegiate golf. Based on her training and experience I would expect her to be a standout player on the LPGA tour."
    --David Leadbetter, World renowned golf instructor

    "I have played golf with Perry. She has loads of talent and will have a very bright future on the LPGA tour."
    --Dr. Bob Rotella, Famous Golf Sports Psychologist

    "Perry is ready for the LPGA tour and the LPGA tour is ready for her."
    --Dick Hill, Former Senior Instructor, Dave Pelz Golf Schools

    "I have known Perry for four years and have played golf with her on several occasions. She played in my LPGA event twice and was a big hit with the fans. I have always been impressed by Perry’s length off the tee. She certainly has the game and attitude to be a factor on the LPGA tour."
    --Betsy King, LPGA tour player, and a member of the LPGA Hall of Fame

    "It has been an honor and a pleasure to coach Perry. She has one of the best work ethics I have seen since Kelli Kuehne. Perry is very passionate about the game of golf, and is dedicated to accomplish her goals at the highest level. She has been a great inspiration to the coaching staff, and to her many teammates at The University of Texas. I truly feel as though Perry is not only a great ambassador for women’s golf, but a great ambassador for women’s sports."
    --Susan Watkins, Women’s Golf Coach, University of Texas at Austin



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