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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>

<p>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.</p>

<h2>Collegiate and Amateur Golf Achievements</h2>

<p>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.</p>

<h2>Transition to the LPGA Tour</h2>

<p>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.</p>

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<h2>Notable Professional Highlights</h2>

<p>In 2012, Amanda competed in 23 LPGA events, making 12 cuts and securing one top-five finish at the LPGA Thailand. She tied her career-low round by shooting a 66 in the first round of the Navistar LPGA Classic. The year prior, in 2011, she finished ninth at the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia and tied for 12th at the Kia Classic. Her first top-10 LPGA result came in 2010 with a tie for seventh at the Tres Marias Championship. She also tied for 16th at the Bell Micro LPGA Classic that same year.</p>

<h2>Temporary Leave from Golf</h2>

<p>In 2013, Amanda announced she would take a leave of absence from professional golf to spend more time with her husband, Nate Freiman, who was then a professional baseball player for the Oakland Athletics. Balancing two athletic careers had presented logistical challenges, especially while planning their wedding. Amanda stated that she never intended to balance professional golf with starting a family and was content with the idea of playing for a decade before stepping away.</p>

<h2>High School and Junior Golf Accolades</h2>

<p>Amanda's excellence in golf began early. She was a four-time Rolex Junior All-American (2002–2005), a two-time Arizona 5A Player of the Year (2003–2004), and received major awards including Arizona High School Female Athlete of the Year (2005) and Phoenix Women’s Sports Association Athlete of the Year (2004).</p>

<h2>Academic & Athletic Awards in College</h2>

<ul>
	<li>NGCA National Freshman of the Year (2006)</li>
	<li>Golfweek National Freshman of the Year (2006)</li>
	<li>Edith Cummings Munson Golf Award (2006)</li>
	<li>ACC Freshman of the Year (2006)</li>
	<li>ACC Co-Player of the Year (2009)</li>
	<li>Golfweek Player of the Year (2007)</li>
	<li>NCAA Woman of the Year finalist (2009)</li>
	<li>Honda Sports Award for Golf (2006–2008)</li>
</ul>

<h2>Interests and Personal Life</h2>

<p>Outside of golf, Amanda enjoys baking, skiing, playing cards, and watching movies. Travel is another passion of hers, and her favorite destinations include Thailand, Scotland, Hawaii, Singapore, France, Vancouver, Jamaica, Brazil, and Malaysia—where she particularly enjoys competing.</p>

<h2>Legacy and Influence</h2>

<p>Amanda has long admired golf legend Nancy Lopez, whom she cites as a major inspiration. Her coach at Duke, Dan Brooks, praised her work ethic and positivity, calling her a model student-athlete. Though she stepped away from full-time competition, Amanda’s impact on both collegiate and professional golf remains significant.</p>

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