Born: April 3, 1937
Died: October 6, 2015 (at age 78)
Sandra Spuzich
Biography
Sandra Spuzich (April 3, 1937 - October 6, 2015) was an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
Spuzich was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was an amateur golfer and elementary school teacher when she decided to turn professional in 1962. Her first win came at the 1966 U.S. Women's Open by one stroke over Carol Mann and two strokes over Mickey Wright. The tournament was held at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota - the first major championship played there.
In 1982 at the age of 45, Spuzich became the oldest player to win two LPGA Tour events in the same year when she won the Corning Classic followed by the Mary Kay Classic.
Spuzich died in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 6, 2015. Her life partner was fellow LPGA golfer Joyce Kazmierski.
Professional wins
LPGA Tour wins (7)
| Legend |
| LPGA Tour major championships (1) |
| Other LPGA Tour (6) |
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 3, 1966 | U.S. Women's Open | +9 (75-74-76-72=297) | 1 stroke | Carol Mann |
| 2 | Aug 3, 1969 | Buckeye Savings Invitational | +3 (71-72-70=213) | 3 strokes | Judy Rankin |
| 3 | May 5, 1974 | Lady Tara Classic | E (71-76-72=219) | Playoff | Donna Caponi Kathy Whitworth |
| 4 | May 29, 1977 | Lady Keystone Open | −9 (68-66-67=201) | 1 stroke | Silvia Bertolaccini |
| 5 | Sep 7, 1980 | Barth Classic | −4 (73-70-69=212) | 2 strokes | Carolyn Hill Lori Garbacz |
| 6 | May 30, 1982 | Corning Classic | −8 (69-72-70-69=280) | Playoff | Patty Sheehan |
| 7 | Sep 12, 1982 | Mary Kay Classic | −10 (70-69-67=206) | 1 stroke | Carole Charbonnier |
LPGA Tour playoff record (2-2)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1968 | Corpus Christi Civitan Open | Judy Rankin | Lost to par on second extra hole |
| 2 | 1974 | Lady Tara Classic | Donna Caponi Kathy Whitworth |
Won with par on fifth extra hole Whitworth eliminated with par on third hole |
| 3 | 1974 | Bluegrass Invitational | JoAnne Carner | Lost to bogey on first extra hole |
| 4 | 1982 | Corning Classic | Patty Sheehan | Won with par on first extra hole |
Other wins (1)
- 1966 Haig & Haig Scotch Foursome (with Jack Rule, Jr.)
Major championships
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | Winning score | Margin | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | U.S. Women's Open | +9 (75-74-76-72=297) | 1 stroke | Carol Mann |
[ Source: Wikipedia ]
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