Who's who: Elisabeth Esterl

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Who's who: Elisabeth Esterl

  • Name:

    Elisabeth Esterl
  • Also known as:

    Lisl
  • Country:

    Germany
  • Born:

    Aug 29, 1976 in Dingolfing, Bavaria, Germany.
  • Original/Home Club:

  • Occupation:

    Professional golfer
  • Turned Pro:

    1997
  • Website:

    https://www.elisabethesterl.com

Roll of Honour

Solheim Cup player (2003). Ladies European Tour wins (2).

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Esterl became well-known during her 17 years on the Ladies European Tour (1997-2014) for her extravagant and colourful style of dress.

Top tournaments won by Elisabeth Esterl

2004
Europe
214 (-2)
€24,750
KLM

Category

Europe

Winner (holder)

Esterl, Elisabeth

Score

214 (-2)

Prize money

€24,750

Title sponsor

KLM

Played as the KLM Ladies Open (June 25-27; formerly Mexx Sport Open; last played in 2001). Second-placed Marta Prieto (Esp) finished 2 shots behind Esterl (Ger). [Kennemer G&CC, Zandvoort, Netherlands].

Category

Europe

Winner (holder)

Esterl, Elisabeth

Score

276 (-12)

Prize money

€30,000

Title sponsor

x

Played as the Tenerife Ladies Open (May 1-4). Second-placed Becky Brewerton (Wales, amateur) finished 1 shot behind first-time LET winner Esterl (Ger). [Golf Las Américas, Playa de Las Américas, Arona, Tenerife].

Category

Europe

Winner (holder)

Esterl, Elisabeth

Score

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the Lalla Meryem Cup (Nov 9-12; unofficial limited-field event). Won by Esterl (Ger). [Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, Rabat, Morocco].

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