History of Stephanie Sparks in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 21, 2024

Mary Stephanie Sparks was an American golfer who excelled as an amateur player. She later transitioned to a career as an on-air personality at The Golf Channel, leveraging her golf knowledge and experience.

July 18, 1973: Birth of Stephanie Sparks

Mary Stephanie Sparks was born on July 18, 1973.

1992: Stephanie Sparks Starts at Duke University and Wins the North and South Women's Amateur

Stephanie Sparks began playing golf at Duke University in 1992 and won the North and South Women's Amateur at Pinehurst that year.

1993: Stephanie Sparks Wins Multiple Golf Championships

In 1993, Stephanie Sparks won the Women's Western Amateur, a Women's Eastern Amateur, and a West Virginia State Amateur.

1994: Stephanie Sparks Finishes Playing at Duke University

Stephanie Sparks completed her time playing golf at Duke University in 1994.

1996: Stephanie Sparks Graduates From Duke University and Joins Futures Tour

After graduating from Duke University in 1996, Stephanie Sparks joined the Futures Tour, the developmental tour for the LPGA.

1996: Stephanie Sparks Begins Professional Golf Career

Stephanie Sparks became a professional golfer when she joined the Futures Tour in 1996.

1999: Stephanie Sparks Earns LPGA Card

In 1999, Stephanie Sparks earned her LPGA card through a playoff at Q-School.

2000: Stephanie Sparks' Only LPGA Season and Retirement

Stephanie Sparks played her only season on the LPGA tour in 2000, retiring at the end of the season due to back surgery.

2003: Stephanie Sparks Films Scenes for Bobby Jones: A Stroke of Genius

In the Autumn of 2003, Stephanie Sparks filmed her scenes for the movie Bobby Jones: A Stroke of Genius, playing Alexa Stirling.

April 2004: Stephanie Sparks Makes her The Golf Channel Debut

Stephanie Sparks made her first appearance on The Golf Channel in April 2004, following the release of Bobby Jones: A Stroke of Genius.

July 2004: Stephanie Sparks Begins Hosting Golf With Style!

Stephanie Sparks started hosting The Golf Channel show Golf With Style! in July 2004.

2004: Bobby Jones: A Stroke of Genius Premieres

The movie Bobby Jones: A Stroke of Genius, featuring Stephanie Sparks as Alexa Stirling, premiered in April 2004.

2005: Stephanie Sparks Co-Hosts The Big Break III and IV

During 2005, Stephanie Sparks co-hosted two seasons of The Golf Channel's The Big Break: The Big Break III: Ladies Only, and The Big Break IV: USA vs. Europe.