Started playing golf at the age of 10...Credits her teaching pro Randy  Peterson and her parents as the individuals most influencing her  career...Married Patrick Byerly on Dec. 9, 2006…Life ambitions are to  sing “The Gambler” live with Kenny Rogers, dance like Janet Jackson,  learn to drive a racecar and take off from an aircraft carrier...Hobbies  include skiing, piano, tennis, jumping over rose gardens, going to the  beach and is learning to surf…Was a non-voting member of the LPGA Player  Executive Committee for the 2008 season...Visited U.S. Troops in Kuwait  and Iraq in 2008…Qualified for the LPGA Tour on her second  attempt...Has her own Web site, www.jillmcgill.com.