Bailey Tardy is a name many golf fans may not have heard of, but she made a lasting impression at the 2023 US Women’s Open. The beautiful girl from Georgia took the lead by two shots after the second round at Pebble Beach, one of the most famous golf courses in the world. On Friday, she hit a four-under-68 club that included an eagle on the par-five sixth hole for the second day in a row.
She is now seven below the tournament, two shots clear of her closest rivals, Allisen Corpuz and Hyo Joo Kim. But who is Bailey Tardy and how did she get into this position? Here are some facts about the LPGA newcomer making headlines at the Major championship.
Early life
Tardy was born on August 8, 1996, in Norcross, Georgia, and was raised by her father, Bob Tardy, and mother, Kim Tardy. She started playing golf at the age of eight and quickly showed her talent and passion for the game. She attended Norcross High School where she won four individual state championships and led her team to three state championships. Bailey also competed in several national and international amateur events such as the US Women’s Amateur, North and South Women’s Amateur, and the Curtis Cup.
Bailey Tardy career
Tardy enrolled at the University of Georgia in 2015, majoring in consumer economics. She played for the Georgia Bulldogs women’s golf team and had a distinguished collegiate career. Bailey was named the 2016 SEC Freshman of the Year, First-Team All-SEC, and First-Team All-American. She won three singles titles and helped her team win two SEC championships. As an amateur, she also qualified for the 2014, 2016, and 2017 US Women’s Open.
Tardy turned pro in 2018 and competed on the Symetra Tour, the developmental tour of the LPGA Tour. She earned her Symetra Tour membership by finishing second at the 2018 LPGA Q-Series. Tardy played on the Symetra Tour for three seasons, 2019-2021, and has recorded six top-10 finishes, including a win at Copper Rock Championship in 2021.
She also secured her LPGA Tour card for the 2023 season by finishing second again at the 2022 LPGA Q-Series. The 2023 season is Tardy’s debut season on the LPGA Tour. Tardy has competed in 10 events so far and made four cuts. Her best result was a tie in 16th place at the Meijer LPGA Classic in June. She also qualified for her fourth US Women’s Open by winning a section qualifier tournament in Minnesota in May.
Bailey Tardy Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Bailey Tardy |
| birth date | Aug 8, 1996 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Place of birth | Peachtree Corners, Georgia, USA |
| Profession | golfer |
| University | – |
| qualification | graduate |
Physical Statistics | |
| Height | in feet inches – 5 feet 8 inches – in centimeters – 172 cm |
| Weight | in kilograms – 60kg – in pounds – 132 pounds |
| Hair color | Blond |
| eye color | Brown |
Bailey Tardy Family | |
| Father | Bob Tardy |
| Mother | Kim Tardy |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | – |
relationship status | |
| Marital status | single |
| affair | NO |
| who is Bailey Tardy’s boyfriend? | none |
Personal life
Tardy is not married and has no children. She has not publicly disclosed any information about her relationship status or dating history. Bailey is very close to her parents, Jeff and Lisa Tardy, who often accompany her to tournaments and support her golf career. She also has a dog named Ramsey, who she loves and often posts pictures of on social media.
social media
Tardy is active on social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. She has over 11,000 followers on Instagram (@tardy_for_the_party_) where she shares photos and videos of her golfing adventures, her dog Ramsey, her family and friends, and her hobbies and interests. Bailey has over 2,000 followers on Twitter (@BaileyTardy), where she posts updates on her golf scores, her opinions on various topics, and her interactions with other golfers and fans. She also has a Facebook page (Bailey Tardy Golf) where she posts similar content to her Instagram and Twitter.
Bailey Tardy Net Worth
Bailey Tardy is an American professional golfer who has an estimated net worth of $200,599 according to Epson Tour. She has also earned $37,438 in her career, according to the LPGA.