Background
McGann, Michelle was born on December 30, 1969 in West Palm Beach, Florida, United States.
McGann, Michelle was born on December 30, 1969 in West Palm Beach, Florida, United States.
She was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at age 13. Also in 1987, she was named a Rolex Junior First-Team All-American and was ranked as the nation"s top amateur by Golf Magazine and Golf Digest. In 1988, McGann captured the Doherty Cup Championship title and played in the United States. Women"s Open and Boston Five Classic as an amateur.
McGann joined the LPGA Tour in 1989.
She finished in the top-10 on the money list twice, seventh in 1995 and eighth in 1996. She began using an insulin pump in 1999.
She became engaged to Jonathan Satter, a commercial real estate executive, in July 2008. McGann"s career has long been hampered by her battle with type 1 diabetes and related effects.
Many of her competitors have commented that career record would have included many more wins had she not been challenged by the diagnosis of diabetes.
McGann has represented Cadillac, Bayer, Lynx, Lilly Pulitzer, Canon, Tommy Bahama to name a few. LPGA Tour wins (7) LPGA of Japan Tour (1) Other (1) Professional Solheim Cup (representing the United States): 1996 (winners).
She has seven LPGA career victories and was a member of the 1996 United States. Solheim Cup team