Mia Hammond is a golf player who is making her LPGA debut in the Dana Open this week. The 15-year-old won the qualifier with a stunning 5-under 66, beating out 26 other hopefuls, including former Ohio State golfer Lauren Peter. At Highland Meadows in Sylvania, Ohio, Hammond, the lone amateur in the field, will compete against some of the top female golfers in the world.
Early Life
Mia was born on 18th February 2008 and grew up in New Albany, Ohio. She was inclined towards golf at a very young age. Tom who is her father, inspired her to play golf and she started playing it when she was 8 years old. She even participated competitively, and she swiftly advanced through the junior golf categories.
At New Albany High School, she tied for fourth in the Division I state tournament and Hammond had a good freshman year. She also won the girl’s 14-15 division of the 2022 Drive, Chip, and Putt National Finals in Augusta, Georgia.
Mia Hammond Career
Mia began competing when she was 8 years old and has won 60 out of 90 events. Hammond won the girl’s 14-15 division of the 2022 Drive, Chip, and Putt National Finals in Augusta, Georgia, in April 2022. It is a prestigious junior golf competition held at the same venue as the Masters Tournament.
Mia had a stellar freshman year where she tied for fourth in the Division I state tournament. Hammond qualified for her first LPGA event, the Dana Open, by shooting a 5-under 66 at the qualifier on Monday, July 10, 2023. Lauren Peter, a former golfer who qualified with a 67, was one of the 26 competitors she defeated.
In the field of the Dana Open, which gets underway on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Highland Meadows in Sylvania, Ohio, Hammond is the sole amateur. Hammond shot a 3-under 68 in the first round of the Dana Open on Thursday, July 13, 2023, and is tied for 27th place on the leaderboard. Hammond had two bogeys and four birdies on the front nine and one birdies and eight pars on the back nine.
Mia Hammond (Golfer) Biography |
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| Real Name | Mia Hammond |
| Birth Date | 18 February 2008 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 15 Years |
| Birth Place | New Albany, Ohio, U.S. |
| Profession | Golfer |
| College | – |
| Qualification | – |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 5” – in Centimeters – 165 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 50 kg – in Pounds – 110 lbs |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Brown |
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Family |
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| Father | To Hammond |
| Mother | – |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | – |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Single |
| Affair | No |
| Who is her boyfriend? | None |
Personal Life
Mia Hammond is single. She is focusing on her education and her golf goals, which include playing college golf at a top program and eventually turning professional.
Social Media
Hammond is very active on social media., She shares her golf highlights, achievements, and insights with her fans and followers. She has over 10k followers on Instagram and over 5k followers on Twitter.
Mia Hammond Net Worth
Hammond has earned some prize money from various tournaments and sponsorships. Nike Golf sponsors her and supplies her with clothing, gear, and accessories. Hammond is an intelligent young lady who handles her money sensibly and properly.
