Jenny Chuasiriporn

Jenny Chuasiriporn is an American former professional golfer and nurse. She is best known for finishing second at the 1998 U.S. Women's Open.

Early life

In 1977, Chuasiriporn was born in Baltimore, Maryland. Her parents are from Thailand.

In 1995, Chuasiriporn started attending Duke University.
At the 1998 U.S. Women's Open, Chuasiriporn, playing as an amateur, was near the lead at the end of regulation. With her brother Joey as her caddy, she sank a birdie putt on the 72nd green on Sunday to gain a spot in an 18-hole playoff.
In the playoff round on Monday, Chuasiriporn lost to Se-ri Pak on the 20th hole.
In addition to her 1998 U.S. Open success, Chuasiriporn was runner-up at the 1998 U.S. Women's Amateur. She was also a member of the 1998 Curtis Cup winning team.
In 1999, she led the Blue Devils to the 1999 NCAA golf title. Overall, she finished her college career as a four-time All-American.

In 1999, Chuasiriporn turned professional. She played on various mini-tours after college.
In 2005, she went back to college to study nursing at the University of Maryland. She received a master's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and became a nurse practitioner in 2010. She lives in Virginia with her husband, physician Robert Betts, and practices under her legal name, Wanalee Betts.

LPGA Tour playoff record

No.

Year

Tournament

Opponent

Result

1998

U.S. Women's Open

Amateur