Gulbis’ journey to simply playing four rounds again has been a sequence of surgery, followed by recovery, followed by surgery, recovery and surgery again. Natalie Gulbis to retire at end of LPGA season 1-time winner realized more commercial success than on-course achievements as a professional golfer Jan 26, 2020 Announced: Her retirement at the end of the 2020 LPGA season, American Natalie Gulbis, she said in an interview with Golf.com. I ignored doctors and came back from injuries before I was ready, taking anti-inflammatories and cortisone injections as if I was playing a different sport on Sundays.I don’t plan on slowing down in my mission to grow the game, empower youth (especially girls) and help companies find immense value through spending money in women’s golf. Gulbis was born and raised in the Sacramento, California, area. It wasn’t about the money. My back limits my practice time to a maximum of three hours per day and keeps me from competing on courses with deep rough and uneven lies. She is competing in this week's LPGA event in Boca Raton, Florida.Will Tiger Woods figure it out and other big U.S. Open questionsBettors back Tiger to win U.S. Open at 40-1 oddsFor a day, the U.S. Open and Winged Foot gave everybody a break. Natalie Gulbis, one of the LPGA Tour’s most visible stars who has played on the circuit since 2001, said she might retire as soon as next year. Here’s whySo, with that burning desire and commitment to win, why did I win only one LPGA title?By the time I won my first tournament — the GOLF.com and GOLF Magazine are published by EB GOLF MEDIA LLC, a division of 8AM GOLFI didn’t grow up with the advantages many players, men and women, have enjoyed. Also, in case you hadn’t noticed, there are a Gulbis' sole LPGA title came in 2007 at the Evian Championship, then the Evian Masters. I earned my card in July 2001 and have since played in 361 professional events worldwide.On Thursday, at Boca Rio Golf Club in Boca Raton, Fla., I will make the 332nd start of my I tried a reduced schedule in 2018 and ’19, but the results said it all: For someone who plays to win, I haven’t come close!From the start, among my top priorities were financial security and taking care of my parents. But I don’t regret those decisions for one second. Last year, Gulbis played in just eight tournaments, making only one cut. Natalie Gulbis, who has dealt with back issues for more than a decade, will retire at the end of this season. pin. I enjoy the business side of golf every bit as much as I enjoy the playing side. That pressure caused me to make countless mistakes with my health in my first 10 years on tour. She is competing in this week's LPGA event in Boca Raton, Florida.Tiger ranks Winged Foot among hardest coursesWill Tiger Woods figure it out and other big U.S. Open questionsBettors back Tiger to win U.S. Open at 40-1 oddsFor a day, the U.S. Open and Winged Foot gave everybody a break. By Beth Ann Nichols January 26, 2020 11:22 am Follow @golfweeknichols 4.8k shares. If I can’t give my best, I don’t want to be out there. That is the sole reason I continue to play out here; I have accomplished all my professional, financial and philanthropic goals.So now, the decision made, I can reflect on what a career on the LPGA has meant to me. She played in her first LPGA Tour event in 1997 as an amateur1997 Last year, Gulbis played in just eight tournaments, making only one cut. ''LPGA's Portland event cut back due to air qualityUSGA: Tried to make Winged Foot a little easier Golf career. A routine like that might work for some, but, for me, I can’t give my best unless I play regularly. I didn’t always listen to the game’s best coach (Butch Harmon) when he advised me not to over-practice. I will be making the first start of my final LPGA season.Gulbis worked for many years with swing coach Butch Harmon.That’s easy. Natalie Gulbis is playing again after undergoing multiple back surgeries, made the cut for the first time in an LPGA event since 2015. 190.1k Followers, 820 Following, 528 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Natalie Gulbis (@nataliegulbis)