Charlotte Mayorkas (born September 11, 1983) is an American professional golfer and golf instructor. She is known for how she started at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she earned multiple All-American honors, and for her professional career, which included participation on the LPGA Tour.[1]
Early life and education
Mayorkas was born in San Diego, California. She developed an early interest in sports. She played tennis before transitioning to golf at the age of 10.[2] She attended Hilltop High School and was the top player on her school's varsity golf team.[3][4][5] Her success led her to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA),[6] where she had a stellar collegiate career, winning multiple tournaments and leading the team to an NCAA Championship victory in 2004.[7][8]
Professional career
Mayorkas turned professional in 2005, beginning her career on the Duramed Futures Tour.[9][10] Her career on the LPGA Tour spanned several years, during which she made 54 cuts out of 67 tournaments played.[11][12]
After her playing career, Mayorkas transitioned to coaching and now serves as a golf instructor at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex in Sacramento, California.[15] There, she focuses on helping both amateur and professional golfers improve their skills. As of recently, she became the head golf coach at St. Francis High School on July 24, 2023.[16]
Personal life
Mayorkas is married to Mike Duhamel, a fellow golf instructor at Haggin Oaks.[17]
