Erica Blasberg, LPGA Golfer, Dies at Age 25: Photos

by Amy Judd | May 10, 2010 at 03:49 pm

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Erica Blasberg Has Died at the Age of 25

Erica Blasberg passed away early on Monday morning in Henderson Nevada from an unknown cause. A spokesperson for the Clark County Coroner's Office said that the cause of death have not been released as an investigation is pending. Police responded to a 911 call, but refused to divulge who made the call.

Photos on Erica Blasberg's Website

It is not known if foul play is involved at this time.

Her agent Chase Callahan released a statement saying:

"We are devastated to learn of the passing of Erica Blasberg. To most of the world, Erica was known as a professional golfer, but she was more than that. She was a loving daughter to her parents and a compassionate and loyal friend," said a statement from Callahan. "Erica had a good heart, was extremely kind and very thankful for what she had in her life.

Erica Blasberg only played in one LPGA event, where she tied for 44th, but she had a lot of success in college, where she won six times in two years for the University of Arizona.

She won Golfweek's 2003 Player of the Year and was also named the 2003 NGCA Freshman of the Year and a Pac-10 Player of the Year.

She turned professional in 2004 and qualified for the LPGA in 2005.

Blasberg struggled on the LPGA, never finishing higher than 94th on the money list. Her career-low 64 on the LPGA came at the Welch's/Fry's Championship, back when she competed as an amateur on a sponsor exemption.