Caroline Inglis Bio
Caroline Inglis (born March 2, 1994) is an American professional golfer who competed on the LPGA Tour. Born in Eugene, Oregon, she played collegiate golf at the University of Oregon before turning professional in 2016. Across her professional career she competed in every LPGA major championship and earned status on both the LPGA Tour and the developmental Symetra Tour.
Standing 5 feet 6 inches tall, Inglis built her reputation as a steady ball-striker who reached contention in several major championships. She is also a former Pac-12 Conference individual champion and a three-time Oregon state junior titleholder.
Early Life and Background
Caroline Inglis was born on March 2, 1994, in Eugene, Oregon. She grew up in the Pacific Northwest and attended local schools while developing her game in the region’s year-round golf climate. Her family home placed her within easy reach of several prominent junior circuits in Oregon.
Inglis started playing golf at the age of 13, a relatively late start compared with many elite amateurs. Despite the delayed introduction, she quickly progressed and won three consecutive individual state titles as an Oregon junior golfer, establishing herself as one of the top teenage players in the state.
As an amateur, she also advanced to match play in the 2011 U.S. Girls’ Junior and reached the quarter-finals of the Oregon Amateur. These early results drew attention from college recruiters and helped set the stage for her move to NCAA Division I competition.
Path to Professional Golf
Inglis enrolled at the University of Oregon in 2012 and competed with the Oregon Ducks women’s golf team through the 2015-16 season. Working under the Ducks’ coaching staff, she balanced a demanding academic schedule with a full competitive amateur calendar.
In her penultimate college season, she won the individual Pac-12 Conference Championship with a 7-under 206 total of 67-72-67. That score stood as the second-lowest 54-hole total in program history at the time and announced her arrival among the conference’s elite players.
Following her senior year, Inglis chose to turn professional in 2016 rather than pursue an extended amateur schedule. The decision set her on a path toward the LPGA qualifying structure and the Symetra Tour.
Caroline Inglis Career
Early Career (2016-2017)
After turning professional in 2016, Inglis entered the LPGA qualifying pipeline and competed on the Symetra Tour to build playing experience. She finished tied for 44th at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament and earned conditional status for the 2017 LPGA Tour season.
Her rookie LPGA campaign was spent learning the demands of full-field tour golf, adjusting to faster greens and stronger international fields. The experience provided a foundation for future breakthrough performances.
LPGA Tour Breakthrough (2018-2021)
Inglis recorded her first LPGA Tour top-10 finish at the 2018 Hugel-JTBC LA Open, a result that confirmed her ability to compete against established tour players. The following season, however, she sat out the 2019 LPGA Tour after undergoing back surgery, a setback that tested her patience and conditioning.
She returned to competition in 2020 and posted a tied 22nd finish at the Women’s British Open at Royal Troon. In 2021 she claimed a two-shot victory over Andrea Lee at a Rose Ladies Series event held at Scotscraig Golf Club, a win that also secured her a start at the Women’s Scottish Open.
These results marked her transition from qualifier to a regular competitor in marquee international events. By the early 2020s she had established herself as a dependable presence in major championship fields.
Recent Seasons (2022-2025)
Inglis continued to chase her first LPGA Tour victory across the 2022 through 2025 seasons. At the 2022 Chevron Championship she finished tied for 34th, and at the 2024 Women’s PGA Championship she finished tied for ninth, her strongest major result to date.
She also competed in the 2023 and 2024 Evian Championships, missing the cut in both appearances, and tied for 69th at the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open. Throughout this period she balanced Symetra Tour starts with limited LPGA Tour opportunities.
In November 2025, Inglis announced her retirement from the LPGA Tour at the conclusion of The Annika tournament. She accepted a position with the Oregon Golf Association, returning to the regional game that launched her career.
Notable Events and Milestones
Her three consecutive Oregon junior state titles and her Pac-12 Conference individual title remain among the defining accomplishments of her amateur career. The tied ninth-place finish at the 2024 Women’s PGA Championship stands as her most prominent major championship result, and her 2021 Scotscraig victory was a memorable international moment against Andrea Lee.
Caroline Inglis Career Wins
Caroline Inglis recorded one verified professional victory during her career, the 2021 Rose Ladies Series event at Scotscraig Golf Club. The win came by two strokes over Andrea Lee and doubled as a qualifier for the Women’s Scottish Open that season.
LPGA Tour and Major Highlights
Across her LPGA Tour career, Inglis posted a top-10 finish at the 2018 Hugel-JTBC LA Open and additional top-25 results in major championships. Her tied ninth place at the 2024 Women’s PGA Championship was her career-best finish in a major championship and underlined her ball-striking consistency on a big stage.
Caroline Inglis Family
Personal Life
Caroline Inglis has been based in Vancouver, Washington, during her professional career. Public records do not list a spouse or children, and she has generally kept her personal life out of the public spotlight. Her commitment to recovery from back surgery and her return to tour competition have been among the most discussed aspects of her professional story.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 season represented the closing chapter of Caroline Inglis’s LPGA Tour career. She split time between Symetra Tour events and limited LPGA Tour starts, focused on maintaining form rather than chasing a breakthrough victory.
At The Annika in November 2025 she played her final LPGA Tour event, closing the tournament before transitioning to her new role with the Oregon Golf Association. The organisation announced her retirement from tour play at the conclusion of that event.
Looking back across the 2025 campaign and her career overall, Inglis leaves the LPGA Tour with one professional win, a major championship top-10, and a reputation as a steady and durable competitor. Her move to the Oregon Golf Association signals a continued commitment to the sport in her home state.