Cassandra Kirkland

Cassandra Kirkland (13 October 1984 – 30 April 2017) was a French professional golfer. She played on the Ladies European Tour and won the Sanya Ladies Open in 2012.

Biography Born in Paris to an American father and French mother, Kirkland studied at the University of Arizona from 2002 to 2006. She was related to American racing car driver Eddie Cheever.

Professional career Kirkland turned professional in 2006 and won twice: the 2012 Sanya Ladies Open in China on the Ladies European Tour and the 2013 Fourqueux Ladies Open near Paris on the LET Access Series.

Death Kirkland died in 2017 at the age of 32, following a two-year fight against cancer. She was diagnosed with lung cancer in April 2015, despite never having smoked and having led the lifestyle of a healthy, professional athlete.

Professional wins (2) Ladies European Tour (1) 1Co-sanctioned by the Ladies Asian Golf Tour.

LET Access Series (1) 2013 Fourqueux Ladies Open

Team appearances Amateur European Ladies' Team Championship (representing France): 2005