Rachel Kuehn has decided to become a professional golfer.
She shared her big news on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the thrilling journey of amateur golf. In her post, she fondly remembered practicing as a kid by hitting balls into baskets for candy rewards from her mom and thanked her family for their unwavering support in chasing her dreams.
Kuehn is all set to make her pro debut at the Annika Driven by Gainbridge tournament at Pelican this week. “Amateur golf, I will miss you,” she wrote, acknowledging that it was time to move on . She feels excited about starting this new chapter in such a prestigious event.
Header Text: A New Chapter Begins
Fans might feel excited about what lies ahead for Rachel in the professional world. Her first major test as a pro golfer comes with the LPGA Tour’s penultimate event of the season. But that’s not all; she’s also gearing up to join the Epson Tour next year, eager to see what adventures await.
Throughout her amateur career, Rachel achieved remarkable victories like winning the 2019 Annika Intercollegiate and the 2024 ACC Women’s Golf Championship. Notably, she played a crucial role in Wake Forest’s triumph at the NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championship in 2023 and reached fourth place in World Amateur Golf Rankings.
Rachel isn’t alone in making this leap; Zoe Campos from her Curtis Cup team turned pro earlier after progressing through LPGA Q-Series final stage. Meanwhile, Great Britain & Ireland team members Sara Byrne and Mimi Rhodes have also embraced professional careers since September.
What do you think about Rachel’s decision?
