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Mexico Lorena Ochoa stands as a beacon of excellence in women's golf, her career a testament to unparalleled skill, unwavering determination and profound impact on the sport.
Rolex has proudly supported Mexican professional golfer Lorena Ochoa since welcoming her to the Rolex Family in sports in 2005. More on rolex.com.
Lorena Ochoa is honored as an athlete, mother, entrepreneur, and a promoter of golf in Mexico, recognized for being the world's best player for 157 consecutive weeks.
Lorena Ochoa was honored with her own Barbie doll, signifying her continued influence and barrier-breaking achievements in and beyond the sport.
The 11th Annual Lorena Ochoa Charity Classic will take place on Monday, May 19th, 2025. Get ready for another unforgettable day with Lorena and friends.
Ochoa Golf Academies were created by Lorena, Alejandro, and Lorena's coach, Rafael Alarcon, with support from corporate sponsors, to promote golf in Mexico. Her non-profit foundations, The Lorena Ochoa Foundation, are devoted to increasing educational opportunities for underprivileged children.
Ochoa created Xuntas, an association to promote women's golf.
Yokohama Tire Corporation became a Title Sponsor of an LPGA event, with Briggs noting that the sponsorship aligns with Yokohama's expanding sports marketing efforts and past successes at the event, including Lorena Ochoa winning twice.
Lacoste invited Lorena Ochoa to compete in the Lacoste Ladies Open de France, an event on the Ladies European Tour, marking a limited return to competitive golf.
Lorena Ochoa Reyes was born on November 15, 1981, in Guadalajara, Mexico. She began playing golf at age five, quickly excelling by winning 22 state events and 44 national events in Mexico. Her dominant amateur career also included five consecutive titles at the Junior World Golf Championships. In 2000, she enrolled at the University of Arizona, where she earned NCAA Player of the Year honors in 2001 and 2002. She achieved 12 collegiate victories, notably seven consecutive wins during her sophomore year, and was awarded the Nancy Lopez Award in 2003. Her early achievements set the stage for a remarkable professional career.
Ochoa transitioned to professional golf in 2002, joining the Epson Tour. She won three of her ten events and was named both Rookie and Player of the Year. In 2003, she joined the LPGA Tour, securing Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year honors with eight top-10 finishes. Her first two LPGA Tour titles came in 2004 at the Franklin American Mortgage Championship and the Wachovia LPGA Classic. Ochoa continued to build on this success, ultimately accumulating 27 LPGA Tour wins, including two major championships: the 2007 AIG Women’s Open and the 2008 Chevron Championship. She held the World No. 1 ranking in the Rolex Rankings for a record 158 consecutive weeks from April 2007 until May 2010.
Lorena Ochoa retired from the LPGA Tour in 2010 at age 28. Her career was further recognized by her induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2017 and the LPGA Hall of Fame in 2022. Beyond her playing career, Ochoa has made significant contributions through her foundation, which focuses on increasing educational opportunities for underprivileged children and promoting women’s golf through initiatives like Xuntas. Her impact extends beyond the course, reflecting her dedication to family, philanthropy, and the advancement of golf.
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