( CNN ) -- The LPGA have confirmed that 25-year-old golfer Erica Blasberg has been found dead . Blasberg has played on the LPGA Tour since 2004 , and had recently participated in her first event of 2010 in Mexico where she tied for 44th in the Tres Marias Championship . A native of California , Blasberg turned professional in 2004 and claimed one victory on the Duramed Futures Tour before qualifying for the LPGA Tour in 2005 . Blasberg 's best performance was in 2008 when she recorded a joint eighth position at the SBS Open in Hawaii -- a career-best -- and claimed over $ 113,000 prize money . The details of her death are not yet known , according to the LPGA . Blasberg 's agent , Chase Callahan of REP 1 Sports Group told the LPGA 's official Web site : `` We are devastated to learn of the passing of Erica Blasberg . `` To most of the world , Erica was known as a professional golfer , but she was more than that . 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 dream of 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 . This is a painful loss , we feel it in our hearts and we will miss her . Erica would want those close to her to celebrate the life she lived . We ask that you keep Erica and her family in your prayers . ''
LPGA Tour golfer Erica Blasberg has been found dead . Year - old Blasberg joined the PGA Tour in 2005 . Blasberg 's father says he is ` ` devastated '' by the news .