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Austin Ernst
USA #167 CME Rank
26.479 CME Points
3 Lifetime Wins
$4,557,538 Lifetime Earned
› born Jan 31, 1992 (age 34)
› birthplace Greenville, South Carolina, USA
› hometown Greenville, South Carolina
› height 5'5" (165 cm)
› college Louisiana State University
› turned_pro 2012 (14 yrs)
› lpga_rookie 2013
Tournament record
Tournament Results
2026 Latest Tournament Results
| Date | Tournament | Pos | To Par | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | Total | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18 | Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give | CUT | +3 | 73 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 147 | — |
| 6/11 | Dow Championship | CUT | +1 | 74 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 141 | — |
| 5/29 | ShopRite LPGA powered by Wakefern | T51 | +1 | 68 | 75 | 71 | 0 | 214 | $6,239 |
Career
From amateur golf to the LPGA Tour — curated milestones merged with tournament results.
Career timeline
- 2011
- AMNCAA Division I individual champion
- AMSpirit Internationalteam, won
- AM
- 2012
- AMNorth and South Women's Amateur
- AMCurtis Cup
- AMEspirito Santo Trophy
- PROTurned professional
- AM
- 2013
- RKELPGA Tour rookie season
- RKE
- 2017
- CUPSolheim Cup
- CUP
- 2020
- WINWon the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&GFirst LPGA Tour win
- WIN
- 2021
- WIN
- CUPSolheim Cup
Honors
Solheim Cup
2- 2017–2021Solheim Cup — 2×
Amateur career
5- 2011NCAA Division I individual champion
- 2012North and South Women's Amateur
- 2011Spirit International — team, won
- 2012Curtis Cup
- 2012Espirito Santo Trophy
Path to the LPGA
Louisiana State University College
2012 Turned pro age 20
2013 LPGA rookie season age 21 · 1 yr after turning pro
0 Wins outside the LPGA
2020 First LPGA win Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G · age 28
2 Solheim Cups 2017, 2021
Statistical record
Player statistics
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 0 | |
| Starts | 6 | #170 |
| Cuts Made | 3 | #143 |
| Cuts Missed | 3 | #149 |
| Events Played | 5 | |
| Rounds Played | 16 | #173 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 0 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 0 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 72.93 | |
| Low Round | 66 | #70 |
| High Round | 79 | #91 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 4 | #165 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 2 | |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 72.6 | |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 73.2 | |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 75.33 | |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 66 | |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 3.2 | |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4.13 | |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.75 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 262.29 | |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 68.23 % | |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 69.05 % | |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 77.86 % | |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 57.38 % | #12 |
| Ball Striking | 0 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 31.21 | |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.9 | |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.73 | |
| Sand Save Pct | 37.50 % | |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 5.64 | |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 1.14 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 36 | #177 |
| Eagles | 0 | |
| Bogeys | 44 | #175 |
| Double Bogeys | 4 | #180 |
| Birdie Pct | 14.29 % | |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 2.57 | |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 0.75 | #159 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 19.05 % | #167 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 3.14 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $25,838 | #172 |
| CME Points | 26.48 | #167 |
| Solheim Points | 7.5 | #53 |
| Player of Year Points | 0 |
Updated Aug 31, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 0 | |
| Starts | 2 | #205 |
| Cuts Made | 0 | |
| Cuts Missed | 2 | #183 |
| Events Played | 2 | |
| Rounds Played | 3 | #212 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 0 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 0 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 74 | |
| Low Round | 71 | #199 |
| High Round | 78 | #152 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 0 | |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 0 | |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 74.5 | |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 73 | |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 0 | |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 0 | |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 3 | |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4.27 | |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 5 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 239.5 | |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 73.81 % | |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 53.70 % | |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 51.61 % | |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 45.45 % | #136 |
| Ball Striking | 0 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 29.67 | |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.83 | |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.65 | |
| Sand Save Pct | 0.00 % | |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.67 | |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.33 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 6 | #210 |
| Eagles | 0 | |
| Bogeys | 11 | #212 |
| Double Bogeys | 2 | #202 |
| Birdie Pct | 11.11 % | |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 2 | |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 0.46 | #201 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 24.07 % | #166 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 3.67 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $0 | |
| CME Points | 0 | |
| Solheim Points | 7.5 | #49 |
| Player of Year Points | 0 |
Updated Aug 31, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 0 | |
| Starts | 6 | #175 |
| Cuts Made | 4 | #151 |
| Cuts Missed | 2 | #175 |
| Events Played | 6 | |
| Rounds Played | 18 | #175 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 0 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 2 | #102 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 72.44 | |
| Low Round | 68 | #159 |
| High Round | 78 | #117 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 8 | #154 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 1 | |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 72.5 | |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 73.2 | |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 73.25 | |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 70 | |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 3.08 | |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4.11 | |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.75 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 257.47 | |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 69.05 % | |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 68.83 % | |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 75.86 % | |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 52.56 % | #65 |
| Ball Striking | 0 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 30.83 | |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.87 | |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.71 | |
| Sand Save Pct | 40.91 % | |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 5.61 | |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.89 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 51 | #173 |
| Eagles | 1 | #135 |
| Bogeys | 51 | #178 |
| Double Bogeys | 5 | #172 |
| Birdie Pct | 15.74 % | |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 2.89 | |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 0.93 | #126 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 17.28 % | #159 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.83 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $49,376 | #149 |
| CME Points | 75.68 | #135 |
| Solheim Points | 7.5 | #49 |
| Player of Year Points | 0 |
Updated Aug 31, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 1 | |
| Starts | 21 | #50 |
| Cuts Made | 17 | #30 |
| Cuts Missed | 4 | #122 |
| Events Played | 19 | |
| Rounds Played | 72 | #48 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 3 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 7 | #39 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 70.92 | #46 |
| Low Round | 66 | #97 |
| High Round | 81 | #27 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 38 | #40 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 4 | #44 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 71 | #44 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 70.9 | #40 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 71.47 | #115 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 70.17 | #41 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 3.05 | #69 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4.03 | #35 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.69 | #44 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 260.14 | #57 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 72.91 % | #81 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 75.38 % | #13 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 83.18 % | #9 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 58.44 % | #14 |
| Ball Striking | 63 | #25 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 30.83 | #131 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.82 | #73 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.71 | #122 |
| Sand Save Pct | 40.00 % | #95 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 5.69 | #130 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.86 | #39 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 237 | #47 |
| Eagles | 1 | #122 |
| Bogeys | 155 | #69 |
| Double Bogeys | 12 | #116 |
| Birdie Pct | 20.26 % | #39 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 3.66 | #42 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.38 | #40 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 14.79 % | #42 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.38 | #125 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $600,518 | #34 |
| CME Points | 1,061.230 | #30 |
| Solheim Points | 7.5 | #49 |
| Player of Year Points | 44 | #21 |
Updated Aug 31, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 1 | |
| Starts | 17 | #3 |
| Cuts Made | 14 | #5 |
| Cuts Missed | 3 | #85 |
| Events Played | 17 | |
| Rounds Played | 59 | #6 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 4 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 8 | #6 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 70.86 | #12 |
| Low Round | 63 | #3 |
| High Round | 78 | #118 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 27 | #6 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 4 | #53 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 71.12 | #27 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 71.29 | #38 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 70.43 | #19 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 70.36 | #17 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 2.94 | #5 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4.05 | #14 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.77 | #54 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 256.19 | #46 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 76.83 % | #42 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 71.09 % | #12 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 75.56 % | #38 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 53.16 % | #32 |
| Ball Striking | 23 | #6 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 30.25 | #81 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.82 | #45 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.68 | #68 |
| Sand Save Pct | 50.00 % | #45 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.12 | #89 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.64 | #97 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 186 | #6 |
| Eagles | 3 | #27 |
| Bogeys | 149 | #19 |
| Double Bogeys | 7 | #118 |
| Birdie Pct | 17.51 % | #46 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 3.2 | #45 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.21 | #19 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 14.69 % | #12 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.53 | #126 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $771,092 | #6 |
| CME Points | 1,152.000 | #7 |
| Solheim Points | 7.5 | #49 |
| Player of Year Points | 53 | #8 |
Updated Aug 31, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 3 | |
| Starts | 229 | #277 |
| Cuts Made | 175 | #194 |
| Cuts Missed | 53 | #475 |
| Events Played | 223 | #272 |
| Rounds Played | 774 | #231 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 29 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 77 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 71.41 | #90 |
| Low Round | 62 | #41 |
| High Round | 82 | #862 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 365 | |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 44 | #97 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 71.42 | #81 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 71.79 | #136 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 71.34 | #172 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 70.89 | #83 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 3.04 | #152 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4.05 | #67 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.73 | #100 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 255.56 | #273 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 72.01 % | #349 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 71.78 % | #41 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 79.18 % | |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 53.83 % | |
| Ball Striking | 154 | #59 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 30.43 | #618 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.81 | #151 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.69 | #550 |
| Sand Save Pct | 41.53 % | #371 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.07 | #499 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.83 | #310 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 2644 | #120 |
| Eagles | 48 | #102 |
| Bogeys | 2002 | #190 |
| Double Bogeys | 203 | #196 |
| Birdie Pct | 19.35 % | #89 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 3.55 | #91 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.2 | #87 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 0.16 | #97 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.64 | #1046 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $4,557,538 | #121 |
| CME Points | 0 | |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 0 |
Updated Aug 31, 2026
Connections
Family in sport
Father is her golf coach; brother Drew Ernst is her caddie
All USA players
Roster, earnings and honors by country.