Gloria Ehret
Template:Short description Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox golfer Gloria Jean Ehret (born August 23, 1941) is an American former professional golfer. In the 1966, she won the LPGA Championship.[1]
Early life and education
Ehret was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on August 23, 1941, and attended St. Petersburg Junior College in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Golf career
Ehret turned professional in 1965. She finished fifth in the LPGA Championship in her rookie season and won it the following year. After over six years on tour without another victory, she won the Birmingham Classic in 1973.[2] Her most lucrative year on the LPGA Tour was 1978 when she earned $42,470.60, placed 22nd on the final money list, and had three 2nd or T-2 finishes.[3]
Amateur wins (4)
- 1963 Tri-State Amateur Championship
- 1964 Tri-State Amateur Championship, International Four-Ball, Connecticut State Amateur
Professional wins (3)
LPGA Tour wins (2)
| Legend |
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| LPGA Tour major championships (1) |
| Other LPGA Tour (1) |
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 25, 1966 | LPGA Championship | −2 (70-70-67-75=282) | 3 strokes | Template:Flagicon Mickey Wright |
| 2 | Apr 29, 1973 | Birmingham Classic | +1 (73-75-69=217) | Playoff | Template:Flagicon Betty Burfeindt Template:Flagicon Clifford Ann Creed |
LPGA Tour playoff record (1–4)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1966 | Glass City Classic | Template:Flagicon Sandra Haynie | Lost to birdie on third extra hole |
| 2 | 1972 | Bluegrass Invitational | Template:Flagicon Kathy Cornelius | Lost to birdie on first extra hole |
| 3 | 1973 | Birmingham Classic | Template:Flagicon Betty Burfeindt Template:Flagicon Clifford Ann Creed |
Won with birdie on first extra hole |
| 4 | 1974 | Lawson's LPGA Open | Template:Flagicon Sandra Haynie | Lost to par on fourth extra hole |
| 5 | 1978 | Natural Light Lady Tara Classic | Template:Flagicon Janet Coles Template:Flagicon Hollis Stacy |
Coles won with birdie on third extra hole Stacy eliminated by par on first hole |
Other wins (1)
- 1965 Yankee Women's Open (with Judy Kimball)
Major championships
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | Winning score | Margin | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | LPGA Championship | −2 (70-70-67-75=282) | 3 strokes | Template:Flagicon Mickey Wright |
References
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