ORLANDO, Fla.,--Sarah-Jane Kenyon, the newest member of the LPGA tour 2009 visited Valencia Community College to speak to students about her career Monday evening.
Kenyon is a fourth-year Duramed Futures tour member, and this year she successfully finished four top five finishes in seven events, which have now led her into a full time career with the LPGA tour.
Kenyon, originally from Queensland, Australia, came to the United States in 2005. “”It’s the best place in the world to play,” said Kenyon. “It has the best tour, and the best players come here.”
In the past few years, Kenyon has played in the Futures tour, the Australian Ladies Professional Golf (ALPG) tour, and in 2009, she will begin her full time status on the LPGA tour.
Playing golf has personally and professionally been a positive experience for Kenyon. She met her fiancée, Duane Smith, through the sport, so she said “personally it’s been great!”
The wedding is set for Jan. 10, 2009 in her hometown in Australia.
Earlier this year, Kenyon was diagnosed with Celiac disease, which is a digestive disease that interferes with the absorption of nutrients of food. Upon discovering her illness, Kenyon has changed her diet, which she claims has “made a bit of difference this year particularly” for her playing.
Kenyon has recently become an ambassador for the National Celiac Foundation to increase awareness and funds for the cause. “There is really no awareness for it in America,” said Kenyon.
Although Kenyon has a full time LPGA tour ahead, a wedding, and her non-profit work for the National Celiac Foundation, when referencing her career she said, “It’s definitely worth it.”
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