Heather Bowie Young (born March 23, 1975) is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour. She played under her maiden name, Heather Bowie, until her marriage in 2006, and is also referred to as Heather Young.
Early life and amateur career In 1975, Bowie was born in Washington, D.C.
She played college golf at Arizona State University, playing on two NCAA Women's Division I Championship teams in 1994 and 1995. She transferred to the University of Texas at Austin and won the NCAA Women's Division I Individual Championship in 1997.
Professional career In 1997, Bowie turned professional. She played on the Futures Tour in 1998 and 1999.
Bowie joined the LPGA Tour in 2000 and has won once on Tour in 2005.
Bowie also played on the U.S. team in the 2003 Solheim Cup.
Awards and honors In 1995, Bowie won the Edith Cummings Munson Golf Award, given to the top female student-athlete for academic performance. In 1997, while at University of Texas, she was bestowed the Honda Broderick Award, best collegiate female athlete in a certain sport, in her case, golf.
Professional wins (1) LPGA Tour wins (1) No. DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up1Jul 10, 2005Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic–10 (72-66-69-67=274)Playoff Gloria Park
LPGA Tour playoff record (1–0) No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result12005Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Gloria ParkWon with par on third extra hole
Team appearances Professional Solheim Cup (representing the United States): 2003
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