Born: July 20, 1945
Age: 79
Betty Burfeindt
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Biography
Betty Burfeindt (born July 20, 1945 in New York City) is an American golfer. She attended Cortland State University. Her rookie season on the LPGA Tour was 1969. She won four times on the Tour, including one major championship, the 1976 LPGA Championship. Her two best seasons were 1972 and 1973, with fourth-place finishes on the money list each time. Her last season on the tour was 1981. She was one of the longest LPGA hitters of her day.
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Professional wins
LPGA Tour wins (4)
| Legend |
| LPGA Tour major championships (1) |
| Other LPGA Tour (3) |
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 23, 1972 | Birmingham Centennial Classic | −4 (71-70-71=212) | 2 strokes | Murle Breer |
| 2 | May 7, 1972 | Sealy LPGA Classic | −10 (67-70-76-69=282) | 4 strokes | Kathy Ahern |
| 3 | Aug 12, 1973 | Child & Family Services Open | −7 (74-70-68=212) | 3 strokes | Debbie Austin Laura Baugh |
| 4 | May 30, 1976 | LPGA Championship | −5 (71-72-73-71=287) | 1 stroke | Judy Rankin |
LPGA Tour playoff record (0-2)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1973 | Pompano Beach Classic | Sandra Palmer | Lost to birdie on first extra hole |
| 2 | 1973 | Birmingham Classic | Clifford Ann Creed Gloria Ehret |
Ehret won with birdie on first extra hole |
Major championship
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | Winning score | Margin | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | LPGA Championship | −5 (71-72-73-71=287) | 1 stroke | Judy Rankin |
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