Last week was my first return to LPGA competition in almost a year. I flew to Buffalo, NY and then drove almost 2 hours to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada to compete in the Manulife LPGA Classic. The Canadian fans were awesome! I am not used to competing with so many spectators and people cheering for just great golf shots. It was a lot of fun to see the fans excited the event was being contested and the tournament was run extremely well with a lot of wonderful volunteers.
As for my golf play, I teed off...
First and foremost, I want to thank everyone who has supported my career throughout the years. I appreciate the support and certainly have put a lot of work into reaching the level I have achieved. A lot has happened to my career over the last ten months and I had to take a step away from golf and golf competitively. In August of 2013, I made the calculated decision based on doctor recommendation to have shoulder surgery. It turned out that decision was the correct one as surgery and subsequent...
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Kayla Mortellaro | On : 23-07-2013 |
Comments Off on Golfsmith Arizona RadioJoin me Wednesday July 24, as I will start 10 days of co-hosting Golfsmith Arizona Radio from 8 a.m.- 10 a.m. on 1440 AM on Arizona stations or live web streaming at www.golfsmithradio.com.
I will be bringing on new guests to the show that I have encountered throughout my travels on the LPGA tour.
Be sure to tune in and have some fun with the Golfsmith Radio crew!
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Kayla Mortellaro | On : 06-04-2013 |
Comments Off on Spokesman Review Article April 5
http://m.spokesman.com/stories/2013/apr/05/golf-former-idaho-player-kayla-mortellaro-follows/
Golf: Former Idaho player Kayla Mortellaro follows path to LPGA she saw as youngster
Mortellaro’s exceptional ball striking led to 10 wins and 32 top-10 finishes while at the University of Idaho.
Jim Meehan The Spokesman-Review April 5, 2013
Tom Mortellaro flipped on the television to the Golf Channel, new to the airwaves in the mid 1990s, intent on improving his game...
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Kayla Mortellaro | On : 02-04-2013 |
Comments Off on May 9 Team Kayla Fundraiser Tournament
As you all know playing on the LPGA tour has been a dream of mine since 5-years-old. The chance to be there and play on the biggest of stages is truly an incredible experience. With this amazing dream comes an abundant cost. I hope you will jump on board to be a part of Team Kayla and have some fun with me on May 9 while helping to raise money to defer some expenses. I look forward to seeing all of you who have helped along the way in making this dream of mine come true.
When: May 9
Where: Vistal...
I am happy to announce that Royal and Awesome and I are partnering for the 2013 season. You can look for me around the golf course wearing their apparel. I promise, you won’t be able to miss me! And you can come cheer me on with their styles by going to www.royalandawesome.com!
The picture shown are the kaboom style pants. As something fun, whether you are watching me play in person or watching brand cialis online on TV, for every birdie I make, remember that I am “kabooming”!...
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Kayla Mortellaro | On : 26-01-2013 |
Comments Off on 2013 LPGA Debut
My 2013 LPGA campaign begins on Feb. 14 in Canberra, Australia for the 2013 ISPS Handa Australian Women’s Open.
I am greatly looking forward to the beginning of my career and the exciting opportunities presented. I have never been or played golf in Australia before, so being in a new country as well as my first LPGA event will certainly be a unique experience.
Since qualifying for the LPGA, I have spent a lot of time working on my short game in hopes I can enter the 2013 season with a new arsenal...
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Kayla Mortellaro | On : 04-12-2012 |
Comments Off on 2013 LPGA Tour Card
The last 14 days have been an unbelievable journey and I am happy to announce I earned my 2013 LPGA Tour Card by competing in qualifying school last week!
First and foremost— I want to thank so many people. The list would be endless because there have been an incredible amount of people who have offered support, guidance and belief throughout the 17 years of my golfing life. Your efforts do not go unnoticed and I always know at the end of any event there is a long list of people who make up...
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aim | On : 01-12-2012 |
Comments Off on Kayla in Golfweek
On comeback and carrying the torch for Idaho.
Golfweek
As the Thanksgiving holiday season approaches, I will be spending my time in Daytona Beach, Florida preparing and playing in the third stage of LPGA qualifying school at LPGA International.
For those who don’t know, the format for this final stage held Nov. 28- Dec. 2 consists of 4 rounds of golf in 4 days alternating between the Legend and Champion courses. After the 4th round my score must be within the top 70 and ties to advance to the 5th and final round played on the Champion course. Based...
