[tag-tec]Morgan Pressel[/tag-tec] is another outstanding young talent. Morgan took up golf at the age of 8 when her grandfather took her out on the golf course. (She has been quoted as saying this was because her grandfather said she was to slow for tennis.)  While an amateur she won 11 AJGA titles, including all five AJGA Invitationals. In 2005 she won the U.S. Women’s Championship. She currently has endorsement deals with names such as Callaway Golf, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Oakley.

In January 2006 she was granted full
[tag-tec]LPGA[/tag-tec] Tour membership. Not only is she an accomplished athlete, she is an exceptional student.

She is currently the youngest player on the tour at age 18. She played a limited schedule early in the year until she finished high school. She also declined her scholarship to Duke University to concentrate on her golf game. Her best finishes to date are the SBS Open at Turtle Bay and the ShopRite LPGA Classic, finishing in a 5th place tie for both. All this after her mother died of breast cancer two years ago.

She has been seen on NBC’S Late Night with Conan O’Brien and has been featured in [tag-ice]Today’s Teen[/tag-ice]. Morgan is a stunning example of what can be done. Not only is she doing what she loves and getting paid, she also found a way to balance school, travel, a social life and a boyfriend.

Morgan is also a prime example of true sportsmanship, she isn’t flashy, never says anything bad about her opponents abilities, and can win and lose with grace.