Laurel Kean (born June 14, 1963) is an American professional golfer who played on the

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. Kean was born in

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. She played college golf at

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where she was an

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in 1986. Kean turned professional in 1987 and played on the

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. She won nine events in 1987, setting the single season record, and was named Player of the Year. Kean had her lone LPGA Tour win in 2000,LPGA Tournament Chronology 2000-08
the first by a

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. After retiring from active competition in 2006, Kean became a teaching pro at La Playa Golf Club in

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Professional wins

LPGA Tour wins (1)

LPGA Tour playoff record (0–1)

Futures Tour wins (10)

*1987 (9) Lake City Classic, Christa McAuliffe Classic, Fort Leavenworth Classic, Western Slope Ford Classic, Sierra Sage Classic, Quail Ranch Classic, Bacon Park Classic, Golf Hammock Classic, Marsh Landing Classic *1996 (1) Golden Flake/Golden Ocala Futures Classic

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