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Amanda Blumenherst

Early Life and Education

Amanda is an American professional golfer who has competed on the LPGA Tour. She began playing golf at the age of four and credits her parents as the most influential figures in her career. Amanda attended Duke University, where she met her future husband, Nate Freiman, during freshman orientation. At Duke, she excelled both academically and athletically, establishing herself as one of the most accomplished student-athletes in collegiate golf.

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Collegiate and Amateur Golf Achievements

During her time at Duke, Amanda built an impressive resume. She won the ACC Player of the Year award from 2006 to 2008 and earned First Team All-American honors from the National Golf Coaches Association (NGCA) and Golfweek over the same period. In 2008, she won the prestigious U.S. Women's Amateur Championship, cementing her status as one of the top amateur golfers in the country. Amanda is also the only three-time recipient of the Nancy Lopez Award and a two-time recipient of the Dinah Shore Award. In 2009, she was a finalist for NCAA Woman of the Year and a semifinalist for the Sullivan Award.

Transition to the LPGA Tour

Amanda turned professional after college and joined the LPGA Tour, where she quickly made her presence known. Her career earnings total approximately $497,960, placing her 100th on the LPGA’s official money list at the time of reporting. Though her professional career was shorter than many of her peers, she delivered memorable performances that demonstrated her skill and competitiveness.


Quick Facts
Birth Date: 4 Nov, 1986
Age: 33 yrs
Occupations: Golfer
Citizenship: United States of America
Birth Place: Scottsdale
Gender: Female
Description: Professional golfer
Twitter Id: Blumenherst
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Last Modified: May 25 2025
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