Jane Blalock
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Jane Blalock is a retired American
professional golf
er. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1969 and won 27 LPGA Tour events in all.
. She began golfing at age 13, and won the New Hampshire Amateur five straight times beginning in 1965, plus the New England Amateur in 1968. She attended Rollins College
in Florida
, graduating in 1967 with a degree in history
. She tied for fifth at the 1969 LPGA Burdine's Invitational as an amateur. She then turned pro and earned LPGA Rookie of the Year honors in 1969.
Blalock has won the most times on the LPGA without winning a major. She finished second twice at the LPGA Championship
. She did win the Colgate Dinah Shore Winner's Circle
in 1972, an event later upgraded to major status. With 27 wins, she matches the point total required for Hall of Fame
membership; however, that system was put in place after Blalock retired, and it is now up to a Veterans Committee to vote on her Hall credentials.
At the 1972 Bluegrass Invitational
in Louisville, Kentucky
, Blalock was disqualified for signing an incorrect scorecard. Tourney director Gene McAuliff said Blalock did not mark her ball properly on the 17th green and then failed to take a two-stroke penalty for the infraction as required. Twice in the weeks after the Louisville tournament, Blalock had to appear before the LPGA executive committee and Blalock admitted her guilt. Twenty-seven tour players signed a petition asking that Blalock be harshly punished but Sandra Palmer
defended her. Blalock was suspended for one year. She sued the LPGA Tour and was allowed to continue playing. A federal court in 1974 ruled that the LPGA had violated antitrust laws. The litigation was settled in 1975 and eventually led to the hiring of the first Tour commissioner.
In 1976, Blalock testified for the LPGA Tour in a suit against a sponsor trying to start a Women's Masters Tournament.
Blalock owns a golf event management firm and started the LPGA Golf Clinics for Women program. She also played a role in founding the Women's Senior Golf Tour (now called the Legends Tour
). She is a member of the New England Sports Hall of Fame.
1 Defeated Whitworth with birdie on first extra hole.
2 Defeated Palmer and Whitworth with birdie on first extra hole.
3 The 1974 Southgate Ladies Open was shortened to 36 holes due to inclement weather. Since a playoff was not possible, Blalock and Sue Roberts
were declared co-champions.
4 Defeated Prentice with birdie on first extra hole.
5 Defeated Bradley with par on first extra hole.
6 Defeated Carner with par on second extra hole.
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er. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1969 and won 27 LPGA Tour events in all.
Amateur career
Blalock was born in Portsmouth, New HampshirePortsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth is a city in Rockingham County, New Hampshire in the United States. It is the largest city but only the fourth-largest community in the county, with a population of 21,233 at the 2010 census...
. She began golfing at age 13, and won the New Hampshire Amateur five straight times beginning in 1965, plus the New England Amateur in 1968. She attended Rollins College
Rollins College
Rollins College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college located in Winter Park, Florida , along the shores of Lake Virginia....
in Florida
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, graduating in 1967 with a degree in history
History
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. She tied for fifth at the 1969 LPGA Burdine's Invitational as an amateur. She then turned pro and earned LPGA Rookie of the Year honors in 1969.
Professional career
Blalock won her first tournament in 1970. She won 25 tournaments during the 1970s and never missed a cut through 1980, making 299 straight cuts, which remains a Tour record. She went winless from 1981 to 1984, then won twice in 1985 for what would be her final victories. She retired from competition in 1987.Blalock has won the most times on the LPGA without winning a major. She finished second twice at the LPGA Championship
LPGA Championship
The LPGA Championship, currently known for sponsorship reasons as the Wegmans LPGA Championship, is the second-longest running tournament in the history of the Ladies Professional Golf Association surpassed only by the U.S. Women's Open. It is one of four majors on the LPGA tour...
. She did win the Colgate Dinah Shore Winner's Circle
Kraft Nabisco Championship
The Kraft Nabisco Championship is one of the four major championships on the LPGA Tour. It was founded in 1972 by Dinah Shore and has been classified as a major since 1983...
in 1972, an event later upgraded to major status. With 27 wins, she matches the point total required for Hall of Fame
World Golf Hall of Fame
The World Golf Hall of Fame is located at World Golf Village near St. Augustine, Florida, in the United States, and it is unusual among sports halls of fame in that a single site serves both men and women. It is supported by a consortium of 26 golf organizations from all over the world.The Hall of...
membership; however, that system was put in place after Blalock retired, and it is now up to a Veterans Committee to vote on her Hall credentials.
At the 1972 Bluegrass Invitational
Bluegrass Invitational
The Bluegrass Invitational was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour from 1965 to 1974. It was played at the Hunting Creek Country Club in Prospect, Kentucky.-Winners:Bluegrass Invitational*1974 JoAnne Carner*1973 Donna Caponi*1972 Kathy Cornelius...
in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky
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, Blalock was disqualified for signing an incorrect scorecard. Tourney director Gene McAuliff said Blalock did not mark her ball properly on the 17th green and then failed to take a two-stroke penalty for the infraction as required. Twice in the weeks after the Louisville tournament, Blalock had to appear before the LPGA executive committee and Blalock admitted her guilt. Twenty-seven tour players signed a petition asking that Blalock be harshly punished but Sandra Palmer
Sandra Palmer
Sandra Palmer is an American professional golfer.Palmer was born in Fort Worth, Texas. She attended North Texas State University where she was a cheerleader and Homecoming Queen....
defended her. Blalock was suspended for one year. She sued the LPGA Tour and was allowed to continue playing. A federal court in 1974 ruled that the LPGA had violated antitrust laws. The litigation was settled in 1975 and eventually led to the hiring of the first Tour commissioner.
In 1976, Blalock testified for the LPGA Tour in a suit against a sponsor trying to start a Women's Masters Tournament.
Blalock owns a golf event management firm and started the LPGA Golf Clinics for Women program. She also played a role in founding the Women's Senior Golf Tour (now called the Legends Tour
Legends Tour
The Legends Tour, formerly known as the Women's Senior Golf Tour before the 2006 season, is a professional golf tour for women aged 45 and older. It is based in the United States, and is an offshoot of the main U.S. based women's tour, the LPGA Tour...
). She is a member of the New England Sports Hall of Fame.
LPGA Tour wins (27)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning Score | Margin of Victory | Runner(s)-up |
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| 1 | Aug 9, 1970 1970 LPGA Tour The 1970 LPGA Tour was the 21st season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from February 12 to October 25. The season consisted of 21 official money events. Shirley Englehorn won the most tournaments, four... |
Lady Carling Open Potamkin Cadillac Classic The Potamkin Cadillac Classic was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour from 1968 to 1984. It was played at three different courses in the Atlanta, Georgia area.... |
1 stroke |  Betsy RawlsBetsy Rawls Elizabeth Earle "Betsy" Rawls is an American professional golfer.Rawls was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina. After attending the University of Texas, Rawls joined the LPGA Tour in its second season in 1951. She won 55 tournaments on the tour, including eight major championships... |
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| 2 | Jun 11, 1971 1971 LPGA Tour The 1971 LPGA Tour was the 22nd season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from February 18 to October 17. The season consisted of 20 official money events. Kathy Whitworth won the most tournaments, five. She also led the money list with earnings of $41,181.The season saw... |
George Washington Classic George Washington Classic The George Washington Classic was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour from 1970 to 1975. It was played at the Hidden Spring Golf Club in Horsham, Pennsylvania.-Winners:George Washington Ladies Classic*1975 Carol MannGeorge Washington Classic... |
2 strokes | JoAnne Carner JoAnne Carner JoAnne Gunderson Carner is a former American professional golfer. Her 43 victories on the LPGA Tour led to her induction in the World Golf Hall of Fame. She is the only woman to have won the U.S. Girls' Junior, U.S. Women's Amateur, and U.S. Women's Open titles, and was the first person ever to... |
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| 3 | Aug 8, 1971 1971 LPGA Tour The 1971 LPGA Tour was the 22nd season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from February 18 to October 17. The season consisted of 20 official money events. Kathy Whitworth won the most tournaments, five. She also led the money list with earnings of $41,181.The season saw... |
Lady Pepsi Open | 1 stroke | JoAnne Carner |
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| 4 | Apr 16, 1972 1972 LPGA Tour The 1972 LPGA Tour was the 23rd season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from January 5 to November 5. The season consisted of 29 official money events. Jane Blalock and Kathy Whitworth won the most tournaments, five each... |
Dinah Shore Colgate Winner's Circle | 3 strokes | Carol Mann Carol Mann Carol Mann is an American professional golfer.Mann was born in Buffalo, New York and grew up in Baltimore, Maryland After attending the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Mann joined the LPGA Tour in 1961. She won 38 tournaments on the tour, including two major championships, the 1964... 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:... |
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| 5 | May 16, 1972 1972 LPGA Tour The 1972 LPGA Tour was the 23rd season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from January 5 to November 5. The season consisted of 29 official money events. Jane Blalock and Kathy Whitworth won the most tournaments, five each... |
Suzuki Golf Internationale Suzuki Golf Internationale The Suzuki Golf Internationale was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour from 1971 to 1972. It was played at the Los Coyotes Country Club in Buena Park, California in 1971 and at the Brookside Golf Club in Pasadena, California in 1972.... |
1 stroke | Kathy Whitworth Kathy Whitworth Kathy Whitworth is an American professional golfer. Throughout her playing career she won 88 LPGA Tour tournaments, more than anyone else has won on either the LPGA Tour or the PGA Tour. In 1981 she became the first woman to reach career earnings of $1 million on the LPGA Tour... |
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| 6 | Sep 10, 1972 1972 LPGA Tour The 1972 LPGA Tour was the 23rd season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from January 5 to November 5. The season consisted of 29 official money events. Jane Blalock and Kathy Whitworth won the most tournaments, five each... |
Dallas Civitan Open | Playoff1 | Kathy Whitworth |
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| 7 | Nov 5, 1972 1972 LPGA Tour The 1972 LPGA Tour was the 23rd season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from January 5 to November 5. The season consisted of 29 official money events. Jane Blalock and Kathy Whitworth won the most tournaments, five each... |
Lady Errol Classic Lady Errol Classic The Lady Errol Classic was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour from 1972 to 1974. It was played at the Errol Estates Country Club in Apopka, Florida.... |
Playoff2 | Sandra Palmer Sandra Palmer Sandra Palmer is an American professional golfer.Palmer was born in Fort Worth, Texas. She attended North Texas State University where she was a cheerleader and Homecoming Queen.... Kathy Whitworth |
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| 8 | Mar 17, 1974 1974 LPGA Tour The 1974 LPGA Tour was the 25th season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from February 1 to November 24. The season consisted of 32 official money events. JoAnne Carner and Sandra Haynie won the most tournaments, six each. Carner led the money list with earnings of... |
Bing Crosby International Classic Bing Crosby International Classic The Bing Crosby International Classic was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour from 1974 to 1975. It was played at the San Isidro Country Club in Guadalajara, Mexico.... |
2 strokes | Jo Ann Prentice Jo Ann Prentice Jo Ann Prentice is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.Prentice was born in Birmingham, Alabama... |
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| 9 | Apr 28, 1974 1974 LPGA Tour The 1974 LPGA Tour was the 25th season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from February 1 to November 24. The season consisted of 32 official money events. JoAnne Carner and Sandra Haynie won the most tournaments, six each. Carner led the money list with earnings of... |
Birmingham Classic Birmingham Classic The Birmingham Classic was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour from 1972 to 1982. It was played at the Green Valley Country Club in Birmingham, Alabama.-Winners:Birmingham Classic*1982 Beth Daniel*1981 Beth Solomon*1980 Barbara BarrowOtey Crisman Classic... |
3 strokes | Sandra Palmer |
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| 10 | Sep 2, 1974 1974 LPGA Tour The 1974 LPGA Tour was the 25th season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from February 1 to November 24. The season consisted of 32 official money events. JoAnne Carner and Sandra Haynie won the most tournaments, six each. Carner led the money list with earnings of... |
Southgate Ladies Open Southgate Ladies Open The Southgate Ladies Open was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour from 1969 to 1975. It was played at the Leawood South Country Club in Prairie Village, Kansas.-Winners:Southgate Open*1975 Kathy WhitworthSouthgate Ladies Open... |
Tie3 | Sue Roberts Sue Roberts Sue Roberts is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.Roberts won four times on the LPGA Tour between 1974 and 1976.-LPGA Tour wins:*1974 Niagara Frontier Classic, Southgate Ladies Open... |
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| 11 | Nov 24, 1974 1974 LPGA Tour The 1974 LPGA Tour was the 25th season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from February 1 to November 24. The season consisted of 32 official money events. JoAnne Carner and Sandra Haynie won the most tournaments, six each. Carner led the money list with earnings of... |
Lady Errol Classic Lady Errol Classic The Lady Errol Classic was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour from 1972 to 1974. It was played at the Errol Estates Country Club in Apopka, Florida.... |
Playoff4 | Jo Ann Prentice |
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| 12 | Mar 29, 1975 1975 LPGA Tour The 1975 LPGA Tour was the 26th season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from January 31 to November 23. The season consisted of 27 official money events. Sandra Haynie and Carol Mann won the most tournaments, four each... |
Karsten-Ping Open Karsten-Ping Open The Karsten-Ping Open was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour from 1975 to 1976. It was played at the Camelback Country Club in Paradise Valley, Arizona in 1975 and at the McCormick Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona in 1976.... |
1 stroke | JoAnne Carner |
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| 13 | Aug 15, 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... |
Wheeling Classic | Playoff5 | Pat Bradley Pat Bradley Pat Bradley is an American professional golfer. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1974 and won six major championships and 31 LPGA Tour events in all.-Early life and family:... |
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| 14 | Sep 12, 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... |
Dallas Civitan Open | 9 strokes | Kathy Whitworth |
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| 15 | May 15, 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... |
Greater Baltimore Golf Classic Greater Baltimore Golf Classic The Greater Baltimore Golf Classic was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour from 1962 to 1980. It was played at the Turf Valley Country Club in Ellicott City, Maryland from 1962 to 1966 and at the Pine Ridge Golf Course in Timonium, Maryland from 1967 to 1980.... |
3 strokes | Joyce Kazmierski Takako Kiyamoto |
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| 16 | Sep 25, 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... |
The Sarah Coventry The Sarah Coventry The Sarah Coventry was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour from 1977 to 1978. It was played at the Round Hill Country Club in Alamo, California.-See also:*Wegmans LPGA, another LPGA event that used the Sarah Coventry name from 1979 to 1981-External links:*... |
3 strokes | Debbie Austin Debbie Austin Debbie Austin is an American professional golfer.Austin was born in Oneida, New York. She first played on the LPGA Tour in 1968 and went on to win seven tournaments, including five in 1977 when she tied with Judy Rankin for most on tour. She won the Wills Qantas Australian Ladies Open in 1978. Her... Pat MeyersPat Meyers Pat Meyers is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.Meyers won once on the LPGA Tour in 1979.-LPGA Tour wins:*1979 Greater Baltimore Classic-External links:... |
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| 17 | Feb 20, 1978 1978 LPGA Tour The 1978 LPGA Tour was the 29th season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from February 10 to November 12. The season consisted of 34 official money events. Nancy Lopez won the most tournaments, nine. She also led the money list with earnings of $189,814.There were four... |
Orange Blossom Classic St. Petersburg Women's Open The St. Petersburg Women's Open was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour from 1954 to 1989. It was played at three different courses in the St. Petersburg, Florida area.... |
2 strokes | Gloria Ehret Gloria Ehret Gloria Jean Ehret is an American professional golfer best known for winning the 1966 LPGA Championship.Ehret was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She attended St. Petersburg Junior College. She turned professional in 1965. Ehret finished fifth in the LPGA Championship in her rookie season and won... |
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| 18 | Jul 3, 1978 1978 LPGA Tour The 1978 LPGA Tour was the 29th season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from February 10 to November 12. The season consisted of 34 official money events. Nancy Lopez won the most tournaments, nine. She also led the money list with earnings of $189,814.There were four... |
Mayflower Classic Mayflower Classic The Mayflower Classic was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour from 1976 to 1988. It was played at three different course in Indiana.-Tournament locations:-Winners:Mayflower Classic*1988 Terry-Jo Myers*1987 Colleen Walker*1986 Sandra Palmer... |
3 strokes | Joyce Kazmierski |
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| 19 | Jul 9, 1978 1978 LPGA Tour The 1978 LPGA Tour was the 29th season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from February 10 to November 12. The season consisted of 34 official money events. Nancy Lopez won the most tournaments, nine. She also led the money list with earnings of $189,814.There were four... |
Wheeling Classic | 7 strokes | Kathy Martin |
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| 20 | May 29, 1978 1978 LPGA Tour The 1978 LPGA Tour was the 29th season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from February 10 to November 12. The season consisted of 34 official money events. Nancy Lopez won the most tournaments, nine. She also led the money list with earnings of $189,814.There were four... |
Golden Lights Championship The Carlton (LPGA Tour) The Carlton was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour played in 1976 and 1978. It was played at the Calabasas Country Club in Calabasas, California.-See also:... (California) |
2 strokes | Hollis Stacy Hollis Stacy Hollis Stacy is an American professional golfer. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1974, winning four major championships and 18 LPGA Tour events. She was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame in November 2011 in the veterans category and will be inducted in May 2012.-Amateur career:Stacy... |
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| 21 | Feb 25, 1979 1979 LPGA Tour The 1979 LPGA Tour was the 30th season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from February 15 to November 3. The season consisted of 35 official money events. Nancy Lopez won the most tournaments, eight... |
Orange Blossom Classic St. Petersburg Women's Open The St. Petersburg Women's Open was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour from 1954 to 1989. It was played at three different courses in the St. Petersburg, Florida area.... |
6 strokes |  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:... |
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| 22 | Apr 22, 1979 1979 LPGA Tour The 1979 LPGA Tour was the 30th season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from February 15 to November 3. The season consisted of 35 official money events. Nancy Lopez won the most tournaments, eight... |
Florida Lady Citrus | Playoff6 | JoAnne Carner |
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| 23 | Apr 29, 1979 1979 LPGA Tour The 1979 LPGA Tour was the 30th season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from February 15 to November 3. The season consisted of 35 official money events. Nancy Lopez won the most tournaments, eight... |
Otey Crisman Classic | 6 strokes | Pat Bradley |
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| 24 | Jun 17, 1979 1979 LPGA Tour The 1979 LPGA Tour was the 30th season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from February 15 to November 3. The season consisted of 35 official money events. Nancy Lopez won the most tournaments, eight... |
The Sarah Coventry Wegmans LPGA Wegmans LPGA is an annual golf tournament for professional female golfers on the LPGA Tour. It has taken place every year since 1977 at the Locust Hill Country Club in Pittsford, New York.The tournament was originally known as the Bankers Trust Classic... |
6 strokes | Alice Ritzman Alice Ritzman Alice Ritzman is an American professional golfer, who played on the LPGA Tour from 1978 to 1998.-Early career:Ritzman was born in Kalispell, Montana. She won the Montana Junior Championship three times. She also won the Montana State Women's Amateur Championship in 1972 and 1973. She was inducted... |
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| 25 | Feb 10, 1980 1980 LPGA Tour The 1980 LPGA Tour was the 31st season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from February 1 to November 9. The season consisted of 38 official money events. Donna Caponi and JoAnne Carner won the most tournaments, five each... |
Elizabeth Arden Classic Elizabeth Arden Classic The Elizabeth Arden Classic was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour from 1969 to 1986. It was played at several different courses in the Miami, Florida area.-Tournament locations:-Winners:Elizabeth Arden Classic*1986 Ayako Okamoto*1985 JoAnne Carner... |
1 stroke | Jerilyn Britz Jerilyn Britz Jerilyn Britz is an American golfer. She attended Mankato State College and the University of New Mexico.Britz was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Before making her LPGA Tour rookie debut in 1974 at age 31, Britz spent eight years working as a schoolteacher.During her 26 year career on the LPGA... Debbie MasseyDebbie Massey Debbie Massey is an American professional golfer.Massey won three events on the LPGA Tour, not including back-to-back victories in the Women's British Open, which is now one of the LPGA's major championships... |
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| 26 | Mar 17, 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... |
Women's Kemper Open Women's Kemper Open The Women's Kemper Open was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour from 1979 to 1992. It was played at several different courses in California and Hawaii.-Tournament locations:-Winners:*1992 Dawn Coe*1991 Deb Richard*1990 Beth Daniel*1989 Betsy King... |
1 stroke | Pat Bradley |
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| 27 | Nov 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... |
Mazda Japan Classic | 2 strokes |  Ai-Yu TuAi-Yu Tu Ai-Yu Tu is a Taiwanese professional golfer who played on the LPGA of Japan Tour and the LPGA Tour.Tu won 69 times on the LPGA of Japan Tour between 1974 and 2002, 11 times before becoming a member in 1981, and 58 times afterward... |
1 Defeated Whitworth with birdie on first extra hole.
2 Defeated Palmer and Whitworth with birdie on first extra hole.
3 The 1974 Southgate Ladies Open was shortened to 36 holes due to inclement weather. Since a playoff was not possible, Blalock and Sue Roberts
Sue Roberts
Sue Roberts is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.Roberts won four times on the LPGA Tour between 1974 and 1976.-LPGA Tour wins:*1974 Niagara Frontier Classic, Southgate Ladies Open...
were declared co-champions.
4 Defeated Prentice with birdie on first extra hole.
5 Defeated Bradley with par on first extra hole.
6 Defeated Carner with par on second extra hole.
- Blalock won the Dinah Shore Colgate Winner's Circle (now known as the Kraft Nabisco ChampionshipKraft Nabisco ChampionshipThe Kraft Nabisco Championship is one of the four major championships on the LPGA Tour. It was founded in 1972 by Dinah Shore and has been classified as a major since 1983...
) before it became a major championship.
LPGA of Japan Tour wins (3)
- 1975 (1) World Ladies ChampionshipWorld Ladies Championship Salonpas CupThe World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup is one of the four major golf tournaments for women on the LPGA of Japan Tour. It was founded in 1973 by Nippon Television and has been classified as a major since 2008...
- 1976 (1) World Ladies ChampionshipWorld Ladies Championship Salonpas CupThe World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup is one of the four major golf tournaments for women on the LPGA of Japan Tour. It was founded in 1973 by Nippon Television and has been classified as a major since 2008...
- 1978 (1) Isuzu Ladies Championship
Other wins (4)
- 1972 (1) Angelo's Four-Ball Championship (with Sandra PalmerSandra PalmerSandra Palmer is an American professional golfer.Palmer was born in Fort Worth, Texas. She attended North Texas State University where she was a cheerleader and Homecoming Queen....
) - 1973 (1) Angelo's Four-Ball Championship (with Sandra PalmerSandra PalmerSandra Palmer is an American professional golfer.Palmer was born in Fort Worth, Texas. She attended North Texas State University where she was a cheerleader and Homecoming Queen....
) - 1975 (1) Colgate Triple Crown
- 1977 (1) Colgate Triple Crown