Jill McGill (born January 30, 1972) is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.

Jill McGill
McGill at the 2009 Women's British Open
Personal information
Born (1972-01-30) January 30, 1972 (age 52)
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Sporting nationality United States
ResidenceDallas, Texas, U.S.
SpousePatrick Byerly
Career
CollegeUniversity of Southern California
Turned professional1994
Former tour(s)LPGA Tour
Ladies European Tour
Professional wins1
Best results in LPGA major championships
Chevron ChampionshipT21: 2001
Women's PGA C'shipT7: 1999
U.S. Women's OpenT12: 2002
du Maurier ClassicT9: 1999
Women's British OpenT15: 2001
Evian ChampionshipDNP

McGill was born in Denver, Colorado. She played college golf at the University of Southern California and won the U.S. Women's Amateur title in 1993 and the U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links in 1994. She played on the 1994 Curtis Cup team. She turned professional in December 1994.

McGill finished tied second at the 1995 Women's British Open, when it was co-sanctioned with the LPGA Tour and the Ladies European Tour, but not yet recognized as a major championship by the LPGA Tour.

McGill scored her first professional win at the 2022 U.S. Senior Women's Open at age 50.[1]

Personal life

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McGill is married to Patrick Byerly. Her sister, Shelley O'Keefe, serves as her caddie. She has two children, a son and a daughter. McGill lives in Dallas, Texas.

Professional wins (1)

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Legends Tour wins (1)

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Legend
Legends Tour major championships (1)
Other Legends Tour (0)
No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory
Runner(s)-up
1 28 Aug 2022 U.S. Senior Women's Open -3 (74-71-71-73=289) 1 stroke   Leta Lindley

Team appearances

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Amateur

  • Curtis Cup (representing the United States): 1994 (tie)

Professional

References

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  1. ^ "Even-par 73 gives Jill McGill U.S. Senior Women's Open crown, her third U.S. Golf Association title". ESPN. Associated Press. August 28, 2022.
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