Hilary Lunke

Hilary Laura Lunke (née: Homeyer; born June 7, 1979) is an American former professional golfer. She is best known for winning the 2003 U.S. Women's Open.

Career In 1979, Homeyer was born in Edina, Minnesota. She attended Stanford University and became a member of the LPGA Tour in 2002. On July 7, 2003, Lunke defeated Kelly Robbins and Angela Stanford in an 18-hole playoff to win the U.S. Women's Open for her first and only LPGA win. Lunke was also the first player to win the U.S. Open after advancing through local and sectional qualifying. Lunke's husband, Tylar, was her caddie on that July day.

Lunke joined the LPGA Player Executive Committee in 2006 and was selected vice president in 2007 and president in 2008. She retired at the end of the 2008 season.

Personal life She married her husband, Tyler, on November 2, 2002. Lunke gave birth to her first child, Greta, in November 2007. She had her second child, daughter Marin, in October 2009. Then she had her third child in 2012, Linnea.

Awards and honors In 2008, she was bestowed with the William and Mousie Powell Award, given to an LPGA member "who, in the opinion of her playing peers, by her behavior and deeds, best exemplifies the spirits, ideals and values of the LPGA."

Professional wins LPGA Tour wins (1) LegendLPGA Tour major championships (1)Other LPGA Tour (0)

No. DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunners-up1Jul 6, 2003U.S. Women's Open−1 (71-69-68-75=283)Playoff Kelly Robbins Angela Stanford

LPGA Tour playoff record (1–0)

Major championships Wins (1) YearChampionshipWinning scoreMarginRunners-up 2003 U.S. Women's Open −1 (71-69-68-75=283)Playoff1 Kelly Robbins, Angela Stanford 1Defeated Stanford and Robbins in an 18-hole playoff: Lunke 70, Stanford 71, and Robbins 73.

Results timeline Tournament 1997 1998 1999 2000Kraft Nabisco ChampionshipLPGA ChampionshipU.S. Women's OpenCUT56du Maurier Classic ^ ^ The Women's British Open replaced the du Maurier Classic as an LPGA major in 2001.

CUT = missed the half-way cut WD = withdrew "T" = tied for place

Summary Most consecutive cuts made – 2 (twice) Longest streak of top-10s – 1 (once)

U.S. national team appearances Amateur Espirito Santo Trophy: 2000 Curtis Cup: 2000 (winners)