Paula Reto (Paula REE-to) Birthdate: May 3, 1990 Hometown: Capetown, South Africa Resides: Coral Springs, Fla. Education: Purdue University (Law and Society, 2013) Rookie Year: 2014 Career-best Finish: 3 (2014 Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic) Career Earnings: $154,880 @paularetoSA 2014 in a Nutshell • 20 events, 9 cuts made, $154,880 (77) • Recorded two top-10 finishes • Carded a career-low 65 in the first round of her third place finish at the Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic • Finished seventh in points (246) for the Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year, behind winner Lydia Ko (1720) @paularetosa Get to know Paula Paula didn’t start playing golf until the age of 16 Growing up, her idol was Annika Sorenstam Has a dog named Putter, who is a dachshund, and he doesn’t travel because he barks at everyone While on Tour, Paula likes looking for good restaurants around the area and watching movies Interests outside of golf include working out, kayaking and hanging out with friends and family Career Highlights • Finished T13 at the 2013 LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament to earn Priority List Category 12 for the 2014 LPGA Tour season • In 2013, played in her rookie season on the Symetra Tour - Road to the LPGA and recorded a season-best third place finish at the Symetra Tour Championship • Turned professional in June 2013 • Was named a 2013 First-Team All-American by GWCA after her senior season at Purdue University • Earned an individual third place finish at the 2013 NCAA Championships • Named the 2013 Mary Fossum Award winner for low stroke average in the Big Ten Conference • Was a three-time First-Team All-Big Ten Conference selection (2011-2013) • Was a member of the 2010 Purdue University NCAA National Championship team Symetra Tour Alumna