Cathy Kratzert Gerring (born April 28, 1961) is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.
Born Cathy Kratzert, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, she played college golf at Ohio State University.
Gerring won three times on the LPGA Tour, all in 1990. She played on the 1990 Solheim Cup team.
In April 1992, Gerring was severely burned in a hospitality tent at the LPGA's Sara Lee Classic in Nashville, Tennessee. Due to her injuries, she did not play again on the LPGA Tour until 1996.
Gerring's brother, Billy Kratzert, won four times on the PGA Tour. They are one of only three brother/sister pairs to win on both tours.
In 2004, Gerring became the first woman inducted into the Little League Hall of Excellence. In 2019, she was inducted into the Indiana Golf Hall of Fame.
Professional wins LPGA Tour wins (3) No. DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1Jun 3, 1990Lady Keystone Open–8 (70-67-71=208)1 stroke Pat Bradley Elaine Crosby2Aug 12, 1990Stratton Mountain LPGA Classic–7 (71-70-72-68=281)Playoff Caroline Keggi3Oct 14, 1990Trophee Urban World Championship–10 (69-69-69-71=278)1 stroke Beth Daniel
LPGA Tour playoff record (1–4) No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result11986Rail Charity Classic Betsy King Alice RitzmanKing won with birdie on second extra hole21986 Mazda Japan Classic Becky Pearson Ai-Yu Tu Mary Beth ZimmermanTu won with bogey on fourth extra holePearson and Zimmerman eliminated by birdie on first hole 31987Women's Kemper Open Jane GeddesLost to bogey on first extra hole41990 Stratton Mountain LPGA Classic Caroline KeggiWon with birdie on first extra hole51990MBS LPGA Classic Nancy LopezLost to birdie on first extra hole
Team appearances Professional Solheim Cup (representing the United States): 1990 (winners)
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