Ally Ewing: Player Profile

Aug 20, 2023

Who is Ally Ewing?

Ally Ewing is a three-time winner on the LPGA Tour, three-time Solheim Cup player and a constant on the leaderboards.

Born Ally McDonald in 1992 in Tupelo, Mississippi, the American stayed in her home state to go to college. She played for Mississippi State University, and was a two-time All-American during her four years there. She won five collegiate events during that time.

After finishing runner-up at four events on the Symetra Tour in 2016, she finished 2nd on the money list, earning her full-time LPGA Tour card for 2017. Three years later, she claimed her first victory on the sport’s premiere golfing tour. She was victorious at the LPGA Drive On Championship, and shortly changed her surname to Ewing after getting married.

Ewing has won three times in total on the LPGA Tour, and is also a three-time Solheim Cup player. She made her debut in 2019 as a replacement for the injured Stacy Lewis, and has been a part of the team ever since. 2023 marks her third appearance for Team USA in the bi-ennial competition.

Ally Ewing | An Overview

Personal Information

Name: Ally Ewing
Born: October 25, 1992
Nationality: United States
Residence: Fulton, Mississippi, United States

Career

College: Mississippi State University
Turned Pro: 2015
Professional Wins: 3
Highest World Ranking: 15 – May 31, 2021

Best Results In Majors

Best Finishes:
– Chevron Championship – T6 (2019)
– Women’s PGA Championship – T13 (2020)
– US Women’s Open – T10 (2019)
– Evian Championship – T11 (2019)
– AIG Women’s Open – T6 (2023)

Professional Wins – 3

2020 (1) – LPGA Drive On Championship
2021 (1) – Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play
2022 (1) – Kroger Queen City Championship

Ally Ewing | What’s In Her Bag?

Driver: Ping G430 LST (10.5°; Ping Tour 2.0 Black 65 shaft)
Fairway Woods: Ping G425 LST (14.5 degrees°; Evenflow Blue 65 6.0 shaft)
Hybrids: Ping G430 (19°; Ping Alta CB Black 70 shaft)
Irons: Ping i210 (4-PW; Alta CB Slate shaft (4), Ping AWT 2.0 shafts (5-PW))
Wedges: Ping Glide 4.0 (50°, 54°, 58°; Nippon Modus 105 shafts)
Putter: Ping PLD Anser Prototype
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Ally Ewing

When and where was Ally Ewing born?

Ally Ewing was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, United States in October 1992. She first started playing golf at a young age, and credits her family, along with golf course superintendent Stanley Ramey, for having the most influence on her career.

When did Ally Ewing turn professional?

Ewing turned professional in 2015 after graduating from Mississippi State University. During her time at MSU, she won five events and was a two-time All-American. She then made the jump to the LPGA Tour two years later.

How many professional titles has Ally Ewing won?

As of September 2023, Ally Ewing has won three times on the LPGA Tour. Her maiden crown came in 2020, at the LPGA Drive On Championship before winning the Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play a year later. Her third LPGA Tour title came in 2022 at the Kroger Queen City Championship.

Who is Ally Ewing married to?

Ally Ewing is married to Charlie Ewing, the head coach of the Mississippi State University golf team. She changed from her maiden name of McDonald to Ewing in late 2020, shortly after getting married to Charlie.

Did you Know?

Major Top 5s?

Three wins on the LPGA Tour and three appearances in the Solheim Cup. However, Ewing is yet to record a top-5 finish at a major championship. Her best chance came at the 2023 AIG Women’s Open where she led by five at the halfway stage. She fell back to finish T6 at Walton Heath.

Solheim Replacement

Ewing got her break in the Solheim Cup in 2019, replacing the injured Stacy Lewis. SHe has gone on to play for Team USA in the bi-ennial competition on three occasions.

Golfing With Diabetes

Ewing has Type 1 Diabetes and carries a blood glucose monitor with her at all times when playing golf to make sure that her blood sugars remain at the right level.