Although Leslie began golf later in her life she enjoyed a marvelous amateur career.’ Just three years after beginning golf she won the Connecticut Women’s Amateur.’ She would go on to win three CWGA Championships in 1978, 1980 and 1982.’ She was a three time member of the United States Curtis Cup team and was named captain in 1990.’ Golf Digest recognized Leslie’s accomplishments by naming her the Female Amateur Player of the Year in 1986.