Karine Icher
Karine Icher is a French professional golfer known for her long and successful career, particularly on the LPGA Tour in the United States. Here is an overview of her career, her achievements, and a summary of her video lesson.
Who is Karine Icher?
Karine Icher, born on January 26, 1979, in Châteauroux, is a French professional golfer. She is known for her long and successful career, particularly on the LPGA Tour.
A member of PGA France since 2001, she is affiliated with the Golf du Val de l’Indre.
Karine Icher's Career: From Indre to the LPGA Tour
Early Years and Amateur Career
She started playing golf at the age of 10. As an amateur, she won major team titles: European Team Champion in 1999 and World Team Champion in 2000.
Professional Circuit and Ladies European Tour
Karine Icher turned professional in 2000. She has won five tournaments on the Ladies European Tour (LET): the German Open and the Mexx Sport Open in 2001, the Spanish Open in 2002, and the Catalonia Ladies Masters, which she won two years in a row.
The LPGA Tour
She qualified for the U.S. tour on her first attempt and played there for many seasons—a rare feat of longevity for a French golfer on this high-level tour. She recorded numerous top-10 finishes and three second-place finishes, including at the Canadian Women’s Open in 2013 and the Lorena Ochoa Invitational in 2016, though she never won a tournament.
Solheim Cup and the Olympics
She represented the European team four times at the Solheim Cup (2002, 2013, 2015, and 2017), the team competition that pits the best European and American female golfers against each other. She also competed in the 2016 Olympics in Rio, where she finished 44th in the Olympic tournament.
Playing Style
She is often described as a consistent player rather than a “long hitter.”.
Karine Icher's List of Achievements
| Field | Landmark |
|---|---|
| Amateur | European Team Champion (1999), World Team Champion (2000) |
| Pro Mode | 2000 |
| Ladies European Tour | 5 victories: Ladies German Open and Mexx Sport Open (2001), Spanish Open (2002), Catalonia Ladies Masters (twice) |
| LPGA Tour | 3 second-place finishes, including the Canadian Women’s Open (2013) and the Lorena Ochoa Invitational (2016) |
| Solheim Cup | 2002, 2013, 2015, 2017 |
| Olympic Games | Rio 2016 (44th) |
| PGA France | Member since 2001, Golf du Val de l’Indre |
Karine Icher's Lessons on Best Golf Tips
- Obstacles and Solutions (Pitch Shots, Hazards and Trouble Shots): How to Clear an Obstacle in Golf.
Do you like French female golfers? Check out the profiles of Céline Boutier and Marion Ricordeau.
FAQ About Karine Icher
Who is Karine Icher?
Karine Icher is a French professional golfer born in 1979 in Châteauroux, known for her long career on the LPGA Tour and her five victories on the Ladies European Tour.
What is Karine Icher's list of achievements?
Five victories on the Ladies European Tour, three second-place finishes on the LPGA Tour, four appearances in the Solheim Cup, and the 2016 Rio Olympics.
How many Solheim Cups has Karine Icher played in?
Four: 2002, 2013, 2015, and 2017, with the European team.
What lesson by Karine Icher can be found on Best Golf Tips?
A lesson for clearing an obstacle: her trick using the club shaft to figure out if the ball will clear a tree.
