Erica Blasberg, a 25-year-old LPGA player, died early Monday morning in Henderson, Nev.
Erica Blasberg
No cause of death was disclosed due to the pending investigation.
Blasberg was a highly successful collegian at the University of Arizona, winning six tournaments in two years. Her best finish on the LPGA was a tie for eighth in the 2008 SBS Open.
Blasberg joined the tour in 2005. In 2008, she was a career-best 94th on the money list.
‘To most of the world, Erica was known as a professional golfer, but she was more than that,’ her agent, Chase Callahan said in a statement. ‘She was a loving daughter to her parents and a compassionate and loyal friend. Erica had a good heart, was extremely kind and very thankful for what she had in her life. She lived out her dreamof playing professional golf on the highest level on the LPGA Tour, allowing her to help inspire others. We are proud of Erica for everything she accomplished.’