Sandra Spuzich
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Spuzich was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, of Polish, Serbian, Macedonian and Lebanese descent.[1] 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.[2] 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.[3]
Spuzich died in Indianapolis on October 6, 2015. Her life partner was fellow LPGA golfer Joyce Kazmierski.[4]
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 | Template:Flagicon Carol Mann |
| 2 | Aug 3, 1969 | Buckeye Savings Invitational | +3 (71-72-70=213) | 3 strokes | Template:Flagicon Judy Rankin |
| 3 | May 5, 1974 | Lady Tara Classic | E (71-76-72=219) | Playoff | Template:Flagicon Donna Caponi Template:Flagicon Kathy Whitworth |
| 4 | May 29, 1977 | Lady Keystone Open | −9 (68-66-67=201) | 1 stroke | Template:Flagicon Silvia Bertolaccini |
| 5 | Sep 7, 1980 | Barth Classic | −4 (73-70-69=212) | 2 strokes | Template:Flagicon Carolyn Hill Template:Flagicon Lori Garbacz |
| 6 | May 30, 1982 | Corning Classic | −8 (69-72-70-69=280) | Playoff | Template:Flagicon Patty Sheehan |
| 7 | Sep 12, 1982 | Mary Kay Classic | −10 (70-69-67=206) | 1 stroke | Template:Flagicon Carole Charbonnier |
LPGA Tour playoff record (2–2)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1968 | Corpus Christi Civitan Open | Template:Flagicon Judy Rankin | Lost to par on second extra hole |
| 2 | 1974 | Lady Tara Classic | Template:Flagicon Donna Caponi Template:Flagicon Kathy Whitworth |
Won with par on fifth extra hole Whitworth eliminated by par on third hole |
| 3 | 1974 | Bluegrass Invitational | Template:Flagicon JoAnne Carner | Lost to bogey on first extra hole |
| 4 | 1982 | Corning Classic | Template:Flagicon 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 | Template:Flagicon Carol Mann |
References
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- ↑ Joyce Kazmierski and Sandra Spuzich: A Golf Love Story Comes Out of the Closet
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