Amanda Blumenherst
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Notable Professional Highlights
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.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 4 Nov, 1986
- Age
- 33 yrs
- Occupations
- Golfer
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- Scottsdale
- Gender
- Female
- Description
- Professional golfer
- Twitter Id
- Blumenherst
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Marriage, Family, and Leave from Golf
Amanda married Nate Freiman, then a professional baseball player for the Oakland Athletics, on December 29, 2012. In 2013, she announced she would take a leave of absence from professional golf to spend more time with him, as balancing two athletic careers had presented logistical challenges. 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. The couple has since had four children.
High School and Junior Golf Accolades
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).
Academic & Athletic Awards in College
- NGCA National Freshman of the Year (2006)
- Golfweek National Freshman of the Year (2006)
- Edith Cummings Munson Golf Award (2006)
- ACC Freshman of the Year (2006)
- ACC Co-Player of the Year (2009)
- Golfweek Player of the Year (2007)
- NCAA Woman of the Year finalist (2009)
- Honda Sports Award for Golf (2006–2008)
Interests and Personal Life
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.
Legacy and Influence
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. Since stepping away from full-time competition, Amanda has become a golf broadcast analyst, appearing on Golf Channel programming including Morning Drive. Her impact on both collegiate and professional golf remains significant.
