Bonnie Lauer
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Bonnie Lauer is an American
golf
er, currently retired from the LPGA Tour
.
Lauer turned professional in 1975, and graduated Cum Laude in 1973 from the Michigan State University
where she won the National Collegiate Championship. In 1976, she won the LPGA Rookie of the Year award.
Lauer had individual victories in both 1977 and 1985. She had her best finish in a major championship at the 1981 U.S. Women's Open
where she finished T4 after being tied for the lead after 36 holes.
Lauer was the President of the LPGA
in 1988.
LPGA Tour playoff record (0-1)
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er, currently retired from the LPGA Tour
LPGA
The LPGA, in full the Ladies Professional Golf Association, is an American organization for female professional golfers. The organization, whose headquarters is in Daytona Beach, Florida, is best known for running the LPGA Tour, a series of weekly golf tournaments for elite female golfers from...
.
Lauer turned professional in 1975, and graduated Cum Laude in 1973 from the Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,...
where she won the National Collegiate Championship. In 1976, she won the LPGA Rookie of the Year award.
Lauer had individual victories in both 1977 and 1985. She had her best finish in a major championship at the 1981 U.S. Women's Open
1981 U.S. Women's Open Golf Championship
The 1981 U.S. Women's Open Golf Championship was contested from July 23 to July 26 at La Grange Country Club. It was the 36th edition of the U.S. Women's Open.This event was won by Pat Bradley....
where she finished T4 after being tied for the lead after 36 holes.
Lauer was the President of the LPGA
LPGA
The LPGA, in full the Ladies Professional Golf Association, is an American organization for female professional golfers. The organization, whose headquarters is in Daytona Beach, Florida, is best known for running the LPGA Tour, a series of weekly golf tournaments for elite female golfers from...
in 1988.
LPGA Tour wins (2)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning Score | Margin of Victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 28, 1977 1977 LPGA Tour The 1977 LPGA Tour was the 28th season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from February 11 to November 13. The season consisted of 32 official money events. Debbie Austin and Judy Rankin won the most tournaments, five each... |
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| 2 | Mar 10, 1985 1985 LPGA Tour The 1985 LPGA Tour was the 36th season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from January 24 to November 10. The season consisted of 35 official money events. Nancy Lopez won the most tournaments, five... |
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LPGA Tour playoff record (0-1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1976 1976 LPGA Tour The 1976 LPGA Tour was the 27th season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from January 30 to November 27. The season consisted of 31 official money events. Judy Rankin won the most tournaments, six... |
Girl Talk Classic | Pat Bradley, Sandra PostSandra Post Sandra Post, CM is a Canadian professional golfer. She was the first Canadian to play on the LPGA Tour.-Early years, junior and amateur golf:... , Judy RankinJudy Rankin Judy Torluemke Rankin is an American professional golfer and golf broadcaster. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1962 and won 26 LPGA Tour events in all. She is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.-Amateur career:... |
Bradley won with par on second extra hole Lauer and Post eliminated on first extra hole with birdie |