Carlota Ciganda

Spanish professional golfer

Carlota Ciganda - Spanish professional golfer
Born

June 1st, 1990
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Spain

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Born in 1990, a professional golfer, competed on the Women's European Tour and the LPGA Tour. Achieved several top finishes and victories in international tournaments. Represented Spain in numerous international competitions.

Won the 2016 Turkish Airlines Ladies Open

Finished third at the 2018 Women's PGA Championship

Competed in the 2019 Solheim Cup

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