Austin Ernst

Austin Ernst (born January 31, 1992) is an American professional golfer on the LPGA Tour.

Amateur career
Ernst was born in Greenville, South Carolina. She played two years for the LSU Tigers, where she won three events including the individual 2011 NCAA Division I Championship.

Professional career
In 2014, Ernst won the Portland Classic on the first playoff hole over In-Kyung Kim.

In August 2020, Ernst won the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, for her second LPGA Tour title. In the final round, she shot 8-under 63 for a two-stroke victory over Anna Nordqvist.

Ernst announced her "semi-retirement" from tournament play in June 2023 due to a lingering neck injury. Her last LPGA Tour event was the 2023 Women's PGA Championship, where she had to withdraw after the first round. She also accepted an assistant coaching position at Texas A&M University.

Amateur wins

 * 2011 NCAA Division I Championship
 * 2012 North and South Women's Amateur

LPGA Tour (3)
LPGA Tour playoff record (1–0)

Results in LPGA majors
Results not in chronological order before 2019. {{legend|yellow|Top 10}} {{legend|#eeeeee|Did not play}} LA = Low amateur CUT = missed the half-way cut WD = withdrew NT = no tournament T = tied

Summary

 * Most consecutive cuts made – 5 (2020 Evian – 2021 PGA)
 * Longest streak of top-10s – 1 (three times)

U.S. national team appearances
Amateur
 * Spirit International Amateur: 2011 (winners)
 * Curtis Cup: 2012
 * Espirito Santo Trophy: 2012

Professional
 * Solheim Cup: 2017 (winners), 2021