Gloria Jean Ehret (born August 23, 1941) is an American former professional golfer. In the 1966, she won the LPGA Championship.Ehret captures LPGA crown
Early life and amateur career Ehret was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on August 23, 1941. She attended St. Petersburg Junior College in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Professional career In 1965, Ehret turned professional. 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.Sudden win for Ehret 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 runner-up finishes.
Amateur wins 1963 Tri-State Amateur Championship 1964 Tri-State Amateur Championship, International Four-Ball, Connecticut State Amateur
Professional wins (3) LPGA Tour wins (2) LegendLPGA Tour major championships (1)Other LPGA Tour (1)
No. DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1Sep 25, 1966LPGA Championship−2 (70-70-67-75=282)3 strokes Mickey Wright2Apr 29, 1973Birmingham Classic +1 (73-75-69=217)Playoff Betty Burfeindt Clifford Ann Creed
LPGA Tour playoff record (1–4) No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result11966Glass City Classic Sandra HaynieLost to birdie on third extra hole21972Bluegrass Invitational Kathy CorneliusLost to birdie on first extra hole31973Birmingham Classic Betty Burfeindt Clifford Ann CreedWon with birdie on first extra hole41974Lawson's LPGA Open Sandra HaynieLost to par on fourth extra hole51978Natural Light Lady Tara Classic Janet Coles Hollis StacyColes won with birdie on third extra holeStacy eliminated by par on first hole Sources:
Other wins (1) 1965 Yankee Women's Open (with Judy Kimball)
Major championships
Wins (1) YearChampionshipWinning scoreMarginRunner-up 1966 LPGA Championship −2 (70-70-67-75=282)3 strokes Mickey Wright
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