Lewis becomes first American woman to earn player of the year recognition in 18 years
Norcross, Ga. (November 19, 2012) – Mizuno LPGA Tour Staffer Stacy Lewis capped off an impressive 2012 campaign by earning enough points to secure her first ever LPGA Rolex Player of the Year award. As the recipient, Lewis becomes the first American to win the title since Beth Daniel in 1994.
With a tour-leading four wins this year, Lewis ascended to second in the Rolex Rankings, making her the highest ranked American golfer on the LPGA tour. Lewis’ most recent victory at Japan’s Mizuno Classic on Nov. 4 was capped off with an impressive birdie streak on the final three holes to clinch the title. She also completed the “Alabama Slam” in September, capturing both the Navistar LPGA Classic and the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic. Sandwiched in between those wins was the ShopRite Classic championship in New Jersey. In addition to her four victories, Lewis notched 12 additional top-10 finishes, more than any player on the LPGA tour. For the year Stacy rank #1 on Tour in birdies, eagles and rounds in the 60’s, and second in Greens in Regulation.
“We’d like to congratulate Stacy on being the 2012 LPGA Rolex Player of the Year,” said Dick Lyons, Vice President and General Manager, Golf Division for Mizuno USA, Inc. “Throughout her 2012 campaign, Stacy displayed the poise and consistency that led her to this historic achievement. Not only does she exemplify greatness on the course, it’s been a pleasure to watch her grow into an incredible person and ambassador for golf off it.”
With her sights set on winning tournaments and aiming to be the top American in the rankings at the beginning of the season, Lewis trusted her Mizuno JPX-800 Pro irons, MP T-11 wedges, MP-650 fairway wood, JPX-825 Hybrid and JPX-800 driver to help achieve her goals.
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