Lorena Ochoa is a Mexican retired professional golfer. She started playing golf at the of 5 and turned professional in 2002. Lorena Ochoa was the top ranked female golfer in the world for 158 consecutive weeks, from April 23rd 2007 to May 2nd 2010, when she retired. Lorena Ochoa is considered the best Mexican golfer of all time. Lorena Ochoa has 30 professional wins, won the Women’s British Open, and finished second in the U.S. Women’s Open. Her intent was always to play golf for around 10 years. Lorena Ochoa retired at the age of 28 years old.