Karrie Webb
Karrie Webb is an Australian professional golfer, widely regarded as one of the greatest female golfers in history. Born on December 21, 1974, in Ayr, Queensland, she turned professional in 1994 and quickly made her mark on the LPGA Tour. Over her illustrious career, Webb has won seven major championships, including two Women's British Opens and two LPGA Championships. Known for her consistency and competitive spirit, she has held the world No. 1 ranking for a total of 50 weeks. Webb's influence extends beyond her impressive record; she has been a mentor to many young golfers, including fellow Australians, and has represented Australia in international competitions, including the Olympics. Her dedication to the sport and her role as a trailblazer for women in golf have solidified her legacy in the game.
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Seven-time major winner Karrie Webb also makes up the exclusive club of Australian women’s golf.
Evian Championship: Grace Kim produces improbable late comeback to clinch first major
United States· 2025-07-14
Karrie Webb is one of the few Australian women’s golfers to have won three majors, alongside Minjee Lee.
Minjee Lee wins third career major at Women’s PGA Championship, joins rare company with victoryUnited States· 2025-06-23
Minjee Lee's win lifts her into exalted company as just the third Australian female with at least three major championships alongside Karrie Webb, who won seven.
Minjee Lee wins Women’s PGA Championship, becomes third Australian woman to win three golf majors
Australia· 2025-06-22
Karrie Webb encouraged Min Woo Lee to make a lifestyle change at the Olympics.
Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, Patrick Reed, Scottie Scheffle, Cam Smith, Min Woo Lee, Jason Day tee off at Augusta NationalAustralia· 2025-04-13
Karrie Webb is referenced as an influential figure whose mentality and experiences are shared with Min Woo Lee.
Australian major winners say Min Woo Lee can be world No.1 – if he embraces the grindAustralia· 2025-04-09