With a professional tennis player father and professional golfer brother, who won the 2019 US Women's Amateur?

More about the winner of the 2019 US Women's Amateur

Gabriela was born in Florida to an Australian father and American mother. The family moved to live in Australia when Gabriela was six.

• Her father, Ray Ruffels, was a successful professional tennis player who represented Australia in Davis Cup.
• Her mother, Anna-Maria Fernandez, was also a successful professional tennis player, reaching a singles high ranking of 19. 
• Her older brother, Ryan Ruffels, won the 2014 Junior World Golf Championship and is now a touring pro searching for his first win as a professional.

Amateur Career

Joined the USC Trojans women's golf team in 2018

Won the 2019 U.S. Women's Amateur, becoming the first Australian to do so

Earned WGCA All-American second-team and All-Pac-12 first team honors in 2019

Secured her first collegiate victory at the Windy City Collegiate in 2019

Professional Career

Turned professional on February 10, 2021

Competed primarily on the Epson Tour (formerly Symetra Tour) in 2021 and 2022

Won three Epson Tour events in 2023: Carlisle Arizona Women's Golf Classic, Garden City Charity Classic, and Four Winds Invitational

Earned LPGA Tour card for the 2024 season by topping the Epson Tour money list in 2023

Recent Achievements as at September 2024

Named 2023 Epson Tour Player of the Year

Finished T15 at the 2024 Blue Bay LPGA

Tied for third at the 2024 Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship.