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Lindy Duncan Bio: Age, Duke Career, Solheim Cup and Golf Clubs
Lindy Duncan is a Florida-born LPGA professional, one of Duke golf’s most decorated players and a 2026 U.S. Solheim Cup rookie whose persistence produced the best season of her professional career in 2025.
Who Is Lindy Duncan?
Lindy Duncan is an American professional golfer born on January 16, 1991, in Plantation, Florida. She grew up in the Fort Lauderdale area, became a four-time First-Team All-American at Duke, turned professional in 2013 and first joined the LPGA Tour in 2014. At age 35, she was selected as a captain’s pick for her first Solheim Cup in 2026.
Lindy Duncan Quick Facts
| Full Name | Lindy Duncan |
|---|---|
| Born | January 16, 1991 |
| Age | 35 as of 09-13-2026 |
| Birthplace | Plantation, Florida |
| Hometown | Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches |
| College | Duke University · Psychology |
| Turned Professional | 2013 |
| First Joined LPGA | 2014 |
| LPGA Victories | 0 through 09-13-2026 |
| Career Top 10s | 15 through 09-13-2026 |
| 2026 Solheim Cup | Team USA captain’s pick · rookie |
One of Duke’s Most Accomplished Golfers
Duncan played for Duke from 2009 through 2013 and built an unusually complete college résumé. She finished with six victories, 32 top-10 finishes and a 72.10 career scoring average, which ranked second in Duke history when her career ended.
Her defining season came in 2011–12. Duncan won four times, including the ACC Championship, averaged 71.07 and collected the PING NGCA National Player of the Year award, Golfweek National Player of the Year honor and Golfstat Cup. She finished No. 1 in the Golfweek/Sagarin Performance Index.
Her amateur career also included the 2010 Dixie Amateur title, a semifinal appearance at the 2006 U.S. Women’s Amateur at age 15, a made cut at the 2011 U.S. Women’s Open and a place on the 2012 U.S. Curtis Cup team.
Persistence Before the Breakthrough Season
Duncan turned professional after graduating from Duke in 2013 and first joined the LPGA Tour in 2014. She has remained a steady presence without an LPGA victory, reaching 15 career top-10 finishes, 42 top-25 finishes and approximately $3.3 million in official career earnings through 09-13-2026.
Her best professional season arrived in 2025. Duncan recorded a career-high six top-10 finishes and earned more than $1.17 million before the season finale. The centerpiece was a tie for second at the Chevron Championship, where she entered a five-player playoff after rounds of 72, 66, 70 and 73.
Why 2025 mattered: Duncan’s major-championship contention, six top-10s and late-season consistency changed the arc of a career that had been defined more by perseverance than trophies.
Heather Farr Perseverance Award
At the 2025 Rolex LPGA Awards, Duncan received the Heather Farr Perseverance Award. The honor recognizes an LPGA player whose work, dedication and love of golf demonstrate determination and spirit while pursuing her goals.
Duncan’s Winning Solheim Cup Debut
Captain Angela Stanford selected Duncan alongside Megan Khang and Rose Zhang to complete the 2026 U.S. team. Duncan was one of two American rookies and, at 35, the oldest player on the roster and the oldest Solheim Cup debutante since Nancy Scranton debuted at 39 in 2000.
Duncan delivered two points in her first Solheim Cup, including a commanding singles victory after winning six of seven holes from Nos. 6 through 12. Europe won the Cup at Bernardus Golf. See the complete result on the My9Iron Solheim Cup hub.
Lindy Duncan WITB: April 2026 Snapshot
The setup below was reported from the 2026 Chevron Championship in April. Golf bags change, so it should not be treated as a permanent or confirmed Solheim Cup setup.
Graphite Design Tour AD CQ-5 S
Titleist GT1 5-wood, 21°
Tour AD CQ-6 S shafts
Titleist T100 5-PW
True Temper AMT Red R300
Fit reminder: Duncan’s equipment reflects her swing and preferences. Use My9Iron’s free tools to compare options around your own speed, strike, trajectory and feel.