That was an instinct that came naturally for Austin Ernst.
The native of South Carolina grew up in a competitive household. Her father, Mark, is a PGA Professional and her older brother, Drew, is also a golfer. The drive to keep up with an older sibling is a powerful one and a theme among some of the most successful players on the LPGA Tour.
Brooke Henderson, who is seven years younger than sister Brittany, was motivated to beat her big sister, who also played professional golf. That desire lifted Brooke to No. 2 in the world and to more victories than any other Canadian golfer in history. Nelly Korda, who is six years younger than sister Jessica Korda, was driven to keep up with her older sibling on Tour. Nelly has become the top-ranked American in the world.