Sarah Schmelzel made her debut at the Solheim Cup in 2024, playing for the American team for the first time in her career.
Schmelzel was born in May 1994 in Phoenix, Arizona, and got into the game of golf through her dad, who would take her to their local course. She began taking it seriously during her teenage years, and went on to graduate from the University of South Carolina in the summer of 2016.
The American then spent some time on the Symetra Tour, before coming through the inaugural LPGA Q-School to gain her card on the LPGA Tour for the 2019 season. Although she is yet to win as a professional, Schmelzel has had plenty of top-ten finishes, and was rewarded with a captain’s pick for the 2024 Solheim Cup.
Sarah Schmelzel | Player Profile
Personal Information
Name: Sarah Schmelzel
Born: May 12, 1994
Nationality: United States
Residence: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Career
College: University of South Carolina
Turned Pro: 2016
Professional Wins: 0
Highest World Ranking: 58 – April 1, 2024
Best Results In Majors
Best Finishes:
– Chevron Championship – T25 (2021)
– Women’s PGA Championship – T9 (2024)
– US Women’s Open – T14 – (2025)
– Amundi Evian Championship – T28 (2023)
– AIG Women’s Open – T29 (2024)
Professional Wins – 0
Sarah Schmelzel | What’s In Her Bag?
Schmelzel is a Callaway staffer with the brand’s clubs throughout her bag. An Odyssey putter (as part of their partnership with Callaway) rounds out the American’s golf bag.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Sarah Schmelzel
When and where was Sarah Schmelzel born?
Sarah Schmelzel was born in Phoenix, Arizona in May 1994. She began playing the game at a young age, though her first memory of being on a golf course was making sandcastles in a bunker while her dad practised.
When did Sarah Schmelzel turn professional?
Schmelzel turned professional in 2016, and spent a couple of years on the Symetra Tour before graduating to the LPGA Tour.
How many professional titles has Sarah Schmelzel won?
As of September 2024, Schmelzel is yet to win as a professional, but she has notched 12 top-ten finishes on the LPGA Tour, including a T9 at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in 2024.
Did you Know?
Solheim Without Success
After being selected for the 2024 Solheim Cup as a captain’s pick, Schmelzel achieved the somewhat unique feat of making her debut appearance in the Solheim Cup without having a professional victory to her name. Switzerland’s Albane Valenzuela was also in the same boat, although she played for the European side.
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Gymnastics Before Golf
Before she became focussed on golf, Schmelzel was a successful junior gymnast. She won the Arizona State Championship in the Uneven Bars discipline while she was still in school.
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