Hilary Lunke Explained

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

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. They married 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.^{[1] [2]}

Lunke joined the LPGA Player Executive Committee in 2006, and was selected vice president in 2007 and president in 2008. At the end of 2008, she was named the winner of 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."^[3]

Lunke retired at the end of the 2008 season.^[4]

Professional wins

LPGA Tour wins (1)

Legend
LPGA Tour major championships (1)
Other LPGA Tour (0)

LPGA Tour playoff record (1–0)

Major championships

Wins (1)

¹Defeated Stanford and Robbins in an 18-hole playoff: Lunke 70, Stanford 71, and Robbins 73.

Results timeline

Tournament	1997	1998	1999	2000
Kraft Nabisco Championship
LPGA Championship
U.S. Women's Open	CUT			56
du Maurier Classic ^

Tournament	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008
Kraft Nabisco Championship				69	T68	CUT	CUT	CUT
LPGA Championship			T37	CUT	T42	CUT	CUT
U.S. Women's Open	WD		1	T64	CUT	CUT	CUT	CUT
Women's British Open		CUT	CUT	CUT	CUT	CUT

^ 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

U.S. national team appearances

Amateur

• Espirito Santo Trophy

2000

• Curtis Cup

2000 (winners)

Notes and References

1. News: Pickeral . Robbi . Putt, chip – kick . . June 30, 2007 . June 30, 2007.
2. News: Zgoda . Jerry . Golfer Hilary Lunke comes home a champion . . June 2, 2008 . June 5, 2008 .
3. Web site: Lunke honored with William and Mousie Powell Award.
4. Golfweek, U.S. Women's Open win can be catalyst or pinnacle July 4, 2011. Accessed July 3, 2012.