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Female Golf Pro, 25, Found Dead

Cops probing death of Erica Blasberg

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted May 11, 2010 2:33 AM CDT | Updated May 11, 2010 7:30 AM CDT

(Newser) – Police in Nevada are probing the mysterious death of 25-year-old pro golfer Erica Blasberg. She was found dead at her Las Vegas home Sunday, and authorities have declined to say whether there were suspicious circumstances. Police are awaiting the results of an autopsy and toxicology report on Blasberg, a 6-year veteran of the LPGA Tour.

The loss of Blasberg, who played on the victorious 2004 Curtis Cup team, is a "tough hit" for women's golf," an LPGA spokesman tells AP. "She was a very popular player and well-liked and we're going to miss her," he said. "This is a very close-knit group of players and tour, and we're saddened by what happened."

Erica Blasberg reacts after a bogey on the 13th green during the third round of the LPGA Corning Classic golf tournament in Corning, NY, in 2008.
Erica Blasberg reacts after a bogey on the 13th green during the third round of the LPGA Corning Classic golf tournament in Corning, NY, in 2008.   (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli)
Erica Blasberg reacts after missing a birdie attempt on the 14th green during the second round of the LPGA Corning Classic in Corning, NY, in 2008.
Erica Blasberg reacts after missing a birdie attempt on the 14th green during the second round of the LPGA Corning Classic in Corning, NY, in 2008.   (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli)
Erica Blasberg tees off on the seventh hole during the second round of the LPGA Corning Classic golf tournament in Corning, NY, in 2008.
Erica Blasberg tees off on the seventh hole during the second round of the LPGA Corning Classic golf tournament in Corning, NY, in 2008.   (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli, File)
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COMMENTS
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billbobaggins
May 12, 2010 5:41 PM CDT
Where was Tiger Woods on the night of her death?
HANKHILL
May 11, 2010 7:20 PM CDT
rip she was a good golfer
inky
May 11, 2010 5:45 PM CDT
It's Vegas, baby. Not a good place for many people, for many reasons.
 

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