Hall of Fame
Joined Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) in 1974 and in 1979 became oldest first-time winner on the tour...Two-time winner on pro tour: 1979 U.S. Women's Open and 1980 Mary Kay Classic...Placed second at LPGA Championship in 1979 and in 1981...Luverne, Minn., native was named Golf Digest Most Improved Golfer of the Year in 1979...Finished 14th on the LPGA earnings list in 1980...Played her last tour event in 1999...Won nearly $600,000 in 26 years as a pro...Finished fifth in 1980 Women's Superstars Competition...Member of the Rock County Hall of Fame...Ranked sixth on Minnesota State's Female Athletes of the Century list.
