Amateur Career Highlights
Born and raised in Aguascalientes, Retamoza began playing golf at age eight.
- Semifinalist at the 2000 U.S. Girls' Junior.
- Seven-year member of the Mexican National Team.
- Recorded 15 top-10 finishes in collegiate competition, including four wins, while at the University of Tennessee.
- Three-time SEC All-Conference First Team selection (2003, 2004, 2005).
- Named the 2003 SEC Freshman of the Year.
- 2003 NGCA All-American Second Team selection.
- 2005 NGCA All-American First Team selection.
- Named the 2005 SEC Player of the Year.
- Participated in the two LPGA tournaments held in Mexico, the MasterCard Classic and the Corona Championship.
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