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Kathy Whitworth

American golfer

Also known as: Kathrynne Ann Whitworth

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Last Updated: Dec 20, 2024 • Article History

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In full:: Kathrynne Ann Whitworth

Born:: September 27, 1939, Monahans, Texas, U.S.

Died:: December 24, 2022, Flower Mound, Texas (aged 83)

Awards And Honors:: Vare Trophy

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Kathy Whitworth (born September 27, 1939, Monahans, Texas, U.S.—died December 24, 2022, Flower Mound, Texas) was an American athlete who was one of the great players of women’s professional golf. Whitworth grew up in Jal, New Mexico, where she began playing golf at the age of 15. After graduating from high school in 1957, she attended Odessa (Texas) Junior College for a semester. Whitworth turned professional in 1958 and four years later scored her first victory in a Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) tournament. An excellent putter, she was also known for her strong drives, and she dominated the tour ...(100 of 268 words)

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