Background
Diaz was born Laura Philo in Scotia, New New York
Diaz was born Laura Philo in Scotia, New New York
A business student at Wake Forest University, Diaz was named the university"s 1997 Female Athlete of the Year. Diaz turned professional in 1997 and spent three years playing on the Futures Tour where she scored three tournament wins. She also played on the Ladies European Tour, where she was rookie of the year in 1998.
She joined the LPGA Tour in 1999 and has earned two victories, both coming in the 2002 season when she had ten top-10 finishes.
She has played on four Solheim Cup teams (2002, 2003, 2005, 2007). Laura"s brother, Ron Philo Junior., is a Professional Golf Association Professional.
LPGA Tour wins (2) Futures Tour wins (3) 1997 Weston Hills FUTURES Classic Professional Solheim Cup (representing the United States): 2002 (winners), 2003, 2005 (winners), 2007 (winners).