Jenny Lidback is a professional golf

Golf

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Lidback was born in Lima

Lima

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, Peru

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 to Swedish parents.

Lidback attended Texas Christian University

Texas Christian University

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 and Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University

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Lidback's rookie season on the LPGA Tour was 1989. Her only win on the Tour came in 1995 at one of the major championships, the du Maurier Ltd. Classic. She had her best finish on the money list in the same year, placing 21st. She retired from tournament golf after the 2003 season.

Lidback became a U.S. citizen in May 2003. Her nephew, Roberto Castro

Roberto Castro

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, plays on the PGA Tour

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Futures Tour wins (8)

• 1986 (1) Cape Coral Classic
• 1987 (3) Paradise Island Classic, Spring Valley Lake Classic, Oronoque Village Classic
• 1988 (4) Cheval Classic, Imperial Lakes Classic, Lake Eufaula Classic, Bob Barbour Toyota Classic

Wins (1)

Year	Championship	Winning Score	Margin	Runner-up
1995 1995 du Maurier Classic The 1995 du Maurier Classic was contested from August 24–27 at Beaconsfield Golf Club. It was the 23rd edition of the du Maurier Classic, and the 17th edition as a major championship on the LPGA Tour.This event was won by Jenny Lidback.-Final leaderboard:...	du Maurier Classic Canadian Women's Open The CN Canadian Women's Open is a women's professional golf tournament managed by the Royal Canadian Golf Association. It has been Canada's national championship tournament since 1973, and is an official event on the LPGA Tour.-History:...
1 stroke	Liselotte Neumann Liselotte Neumann Liselotte Maria "Lotta" Neumann is a Swedish professional golfer. She currently plays primarily on the LPGA Tour.-Amateur career:...

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