Donate to Mackenzie Tyler
Every contribution brings Mackenzie closer to the LPGA. Your support covers her coaching, travel, and tournament entries as she takes the next step in her career.
Support a Local Dream: Mackenzie, a Hampton Bays native, is on her way to the LPGA Tour. After caddying for nine years and earning her degree from Harvard, she's now taking her shot at professional golf.
Your donation today helps her cover the costs of training, travel, and tournaments, bringing her one step closer to making her dream a reality.
I was born and raised in Hampton Bays, New York, and graduated from Hampton Bays High School in 2018. There, I was a three-sport athlete and named best female athlete of my class — an All-League golfer, an All-County basketball player with over 1,000 career points, and a two-time All-State selection in softball.
I went on to earn my degree in Psychology from Harvard University, where I walked on to the varsity softball team and had the opportunity to compete at NCAA Regionals during both my freshman and senior seasons.
I began spending my summers caddying at Sebonack Golf Club when I was just 16 years old. I have since spent 9 seasons there, an experience that has shaped both my work ethic and my love for the game of golf.
After graduating from Harvard, I joined Graham Capital Management, a hedge fund based in Connecticut. In October 2024, I made the decision to leave my job and move to Florida to pursue my dream of playing on the LPGA Tour. I began working with my coach, Michael Robinson, in December and started competing in smaller events in the spring of 2025.
On May 9th, I played in the U.S. Women’s Open Qualifier at Lost Tree Golf Club. After shooting -2 in the first round, I was leading the field heading into round two. I finished the second round that day tied for second and went into a playoff, where I narrowly missed qualifying and became the first alternate from my site. I traveled to Erin Hills as an alternate and was fortunate to play a practice round with two current LPGA players — an experience that was incredibly motivating and insightful.
During the summer of 2025, I won the Long Island Amateur with a score of -4 over 36 holes and I also qualified for the U.S. Mid-Amateur at Monterey Peninsula Country Club. I’m preparing for LPGA Q-School in September, where I’ll be officially turning professional.