Brandie Burton


Brandie Burton is an American professional golfer. In October 2019 her induction into the Southern California Golf Association Hall of Fame was announced, noting that she competed in five Solheim Cups, recorded 88 top 10 finishes and became the youngest female golfer to surpass $1 million in career earnings.

Amateur career

Burton was born in San Bernardino, California. She graduated from Eisenhower High School in Rialto, California in 1990. She won several amateur tournament including the 1989 U.S. Girls' Junior. She also was runner-up in the 1989 U.S. Women's Amateur to Vicki Goetze. She played on the U.S. Curtis Cup team in 1990. She played college golf at Arizona State University for one year, winning six tournaments.

Professional career

Burton turned professional in 1990 and earned her 1991 LPGA Tour through qualifying school. She was LPGA Tour Rookie of the Year in 1991. She has won five times on the tour, including two majors, the 1993 and 1998 du Maurier Classics. Her best finish on the money list is 3rd in 1993. She was a member of the U.S. Solheim Cup team in 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998 and 2000.

Amateur wins

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory		Runner-up
1Mar 15, 1992PING/Welch's Championship−11 1 stroke Beth Daniel
Dale Eggeling
2Jul 4, 1993Jamie Farr Toledo Classic−12 1 stroke Hollis Stacy
3Aug 29, 1993du Maurier Classic−11 Playoff Betsy King
4Sep 19, 1993Safeco Classic−14 1 stroke Rosie Jones
5Aug 2, 1998du Maurier Classic−18 1 stroke Annika Sörenstam

LPGA Tour playoff record
No.YearTournamentOpponentResult
11992Sara Lee Classic Amy Benz
Maggie Will		Will won with par on first extra hole
21993du Maurier Classic Betsy KingWon with birdie on first extra hole
31996Edina Realty LPGA Classic Carin Koch
Liselotte Neumann
Suzanne Strudwick		Neumann won with birdie on third extra hole

Major championships

Wins (2)

1Won in playoff by Burton 3-4.

Team appearances

Amateur
Professional