Merten, Lauri
Golf Professional
Lauri Merten (born July 6, 1960) is an American professional golfer. She also competed under the names Lauri Peterson (1983–87) and Lauri Merten-Peterson (1988).
Merten was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin. She attended Arizona State University and joined the LPGA Tour in 1983.
Merten's three wins on the LPGA Tour came at the 1983 Rail Charity Golf Classic, the 1984 Jamie Farr Toledo Classic and the 1993 U.S. Women's Open, which is one of the LPGA's major championships.
April 3, 2025
Lauri Merten - Part 4 (Playing with Jack and Life After Golf)
In the heartfelt conclusion of our four-part conversation with 1993 U.S. Women’s Open champion Lauri Merten, we explore life beyond the ropes and the journey that followed her greatest triumph. With sincerity and introspectio...
April 2, 2025
Lauri Merten - Part 3 (Winning the 1993 Women's U.S. Open)
In this third installment of our four-part conversation with 1993 U.S. Women’s Open Champion Lauri Merten, we dive headfirst into the emotional and unforgettable week at Crooked Stick that changed her life forever. With raw h...
April 2, 2025
Lauri Merten - Part 2 (Tour Wins)
In Part 2 of our four-part conversation with 1993 U.S. Women’s Open Champion Lauri Merten , we explore the winding and often challenging road that led her to the LPGA Tour—and her breakthrough victory. Lauri shares her early ...
April 2, 2025
Lauri Merten - Part 1 (The Early Years)
In this first installment of our four-part conversation with 1993 U.S. Women’s Open Champion Lauri Merten, we journey back to where it all began. A self-proclaimed “cheesehead” born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Lauri shares her ea...