Mariah Stackhouse Invited to LPGA Tour

February 5th, 2010

Mariah Stackhouse got the surprise of a lifetime this week at her high school. During a press conference where Mariah was being honored for her accomplishments this past year, LPGA member Christina Kim walked into the gymnasium and presented Mariah with an exemption into her first LPGA Tour Event. Mariah will be playing in “The Mojo 6” which is a new event this year in Montego Bay, Jamaica. She will take the course April 15th and 16th in an LPGA event to be televised on CBS. Visit the website for more information and a full press release from this week’s event. Congratulations Mariah!

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