Jennifer Herbst was born in South Africa and moved with her family to Perth, Australia when she was seven years old. At age 12, she joined the Lake Karrinyup Country Club and began playing golf.[1]
Amateur career
Herbst represented Western Australia in amateur golf competitions from 2013 to 2016, while attending Kingsway Christian College.[2]
In 2020, Herbst signed with Sam Houston State University in Texas to play collegiate golf. In her first year at Sam Houston, Herbst was named Western Conference Newcomer of the Year.[3] As a sophomore, Herbst led the women's golf team with a 70.89 scoring average over nine rounds.[4] In 2022, she was named the Western Athletic Conference's Player of the Year.[5] At the culmination of the 2023–2024 season, she was named to the First Team All-Conference.[6] In her final year at Sam Houston, the women's golf team won the 2024 Conference USA Championship at High Meadow Ranch Golf Club, and Herbst earned all-tournament honors.[7]
Professional career
Elliott turned professional in 2025, competing on the Annika Women’s All-Pro Tour.[8] Outside of competing, she works at the Grand Pines Country Club in Montgomery, Texas.[1] After marrying in April 2025, Herbst competes under her married name, Jennifer Elliott.[8]
In May 2025, Elliott earned a berth at the 2025 U.S. Women's Open after qualifying in an event at the Bentwater Yacht & Country Club with an 8-under par result.[1] The 2025 Women's Open was her major tournament debut.[8]
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