Kathy Ahern (May 7, 1949 – July 6, 1996) was an American professional golfer on the LPGA Tour.
Career Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ahern was raised in Dallas, Texas, and won the Texas women's public links title at age 15 She joined the LPGA Tour direct from high school in 1967 and won three events, including one major title, the LPGA Championship in 1972.
Ahern's first win came at the Southgate Ladies Open in August and the last at George Washington Classic in She was also a runner-up at the U.S. Women's Open in 1972, the week before her final win. Ahern played little in the 1980s, but remained a presence around the tour and sometimes caddied for Sherri Turner.
Death After a five-year battle against breast cancer, Ahern died at age 47 at her mother's home in Fountain Hills, Arizona, northeast of Phoenix. At the time of her death, she was a resident of Greenville, South Carolina.
Professional wins LPGA Tour wins (3) LegendLPGA Tour major championships (1)Other LPGA Tour (2)
No.DateTournamentWinning scoreTo parMarginof victoryRunner-up1Aug 23, 1970Southgate Ladies Open72-72-67=211−53 strokes Judy Rankin2Jun 11, 1972Eve-LPGA Championship75-73-76-69=293+16 strokes Jane Blalock3Jul 9, 1972George Washington Classic78-68-67=213−61 stroke Sandra Haynie
Major championships Wins (1) YearChampionshipWinning scoreMarginRunner-up 1972 Eve-LPGA Championship +1 (75-73-76-69=293)6 strokes Jane Blalock
References
External links
Texas Golf Association – Kathy Ahern