Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Founder Betty Jameson passed away earlier this month in Boynton Beach, Fla. She was 89.
“Betty loved golf and wanted nothing more than to play the game for a living,” said LPGA Commissioner Carolyn F. Bivens. “She found twelve other kindred spirits and formed the LPGA. This endeavor required a passion and drive for the singular purpose of creating an association that afforded women the chance for a career in professional golf. She succeeded. As a result of Betty’s elegant ambition, generations of women have benefited from her dedication, vision and sacrifice. We are very sorry to lose her. At the same time, we celebrate her life and her remarkable spirit.”
Born May 9, 1919, in Norman, Okla., Jameson first appeared atop the leaderboard at age 13 with a Texas Publinx title in 1932. She went on to win a Southern Championship at age 15 and back-to-back U.S. Women’s Amateur titles in 1939-40. She later won the 1942 Western Open for her first major title, and completed her stellar amateur career with 14 victories. Jameson turned professional in 1945 and eventually finished her career with 13 more victories.
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