Former IUPUI Golfer O'Brien to Participate on Big Break: Florida

IUPUI's Kristi O'Brien

Former IUPUI standout Kristi O'Brien has been selected among a cast of 12 women to compete for an LPGA Tour exemption in the upcoming season of Golf Channel's reality series, 'Big Break.'

'Big Break: Florida' will mark the 21st season of the show and will be shot on Amelia Island, Fla.. Filming will take place on Omni Amelia Island Plantation's three courses, Oak Marsh, Ocean Links and Long Point. The show is set to debut on Feb. 24, 2014. 

The prize for this year's cast is an exemption into the 2014 Manulife Financial LPGA Classic (June 5-8) and the winner will also receive exempt status on the Symetra Tour for the 2015 season. 

IUPUI's O'Brien Named IWGA Alice O'Neal Dye Player of the Year

IUPUI senior women's golfer Kristi O'Brien was recently named the Indiana Women's Golf Association Alice O'Neal Dye Player of the Year Award recipient, according to Indiana Golf. The Fort Wayne-native edged out Kristi Cardwell by a half point to earn her first career recognition.

O'Brien strung together three sharp rounds (72-69-69) at The Fort to finish 8-under par and capture the Women's State Amateur in late July. At the Women's Match Play Championship at Prairie View, she advanced to the quarterfinals before falling to eventual champion KC Cain.

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