Karrie Anne Webb was born on December 21, 1974, in Ayr, a rural town in Queensland, Australia. From a young age, she showed a keen interest in golf, eventually rising to become one of the sport's most successful female athletes.

Amateur Career

Karrie Webb was a prominent member of Australia’s national amateur golf team, making six international appearances between 1992 and 1994. Her amateur career culminated in 1994 when she won the Australian Stroke Play Championship, cementing her reputation as one of the country's most promising young golfers.

Professional Career and LPGA Achievements

Webb turned professional in 1994 and began her career on the Ladies European Tour. That year, she finished second at the Women’s Australian Open and also played on the Futures Tour in the United States, where she secured a victory. In 1995, she claimed the Weetabix British Women’s Open title, becoming the youngest winner at that time. Though the event was not yet an LPGA major, it significantly boosted her international profile. She was named the European Rookie of the Year the same season.

Her breakthrough on the LPGA Tour came in 1996 when she captured her first LPGA title and three additional tournament wins. That year, Webb made history by becoming the first LPGA golfer to earn over $1 million in a single season. In 1997, she won three more LPGA events and claimed her first Vare Trophy for lowest scoring average.

Major Championships and Global Recognition

The year 2000 marked a high point in Webb’s career, as she secured victories in two major tournaments: the Nabisco Championship and the U.S. Women’s Open. Her outstanding performance earned her the Rolex Player of the Year award for the second consecutive year. Although she came close to earning $2 million in prize money that season, she participated in the 2000 Olympic Torch relay, missing some tournament play.

In 2001, Webb teamed up with fellow Australian golfer Rachel Hetherington to win the Women’s World Cup of Golf in Malaysia. She also added another U.S. Women’s Open title to her resume that year. By the end of 2001, Webb had completed a career Grand Slam by winning all five major championships recognized by women’s golf—a rare and prestigious accomplishment.