Austin Ernst Austin Ernst was born in Greenville, South Carolina. Austin was a member of the LSU Tigers women’s golf team for two years, where she went on to become the 2011 NCAA champion. Austin qualified for the LPGA Tour on her first attempt in 2012, finishing 14th at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament. In her time on the LPGA tour, Austin has three career victory and many career top 10s. PXG Troop Since: April 2017 LPGA Tour Wins Drive on Championship - 2021 Walmart NW Arkansas Championship - 2020 Portland Classic – 2014