Kathrynne Ann Whitworth (September 27, 1939 – December 24, 2022) was an American professional golfer. During her playing career she won 88 LPGA Tour tournaments, more than anyone else on the LPGA or PGA Tours. Whitworth was also a runner-up 93 times, giving her 181 top-two finishes. In 1981, she became the first woman to reach career earnings of $1 million on the LPGA Tour. She is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Kathy Whitworth
Athlete
Notable For
American professional golfer
Kathy Whitworth's Historical Timeline
Kathy Whitworth is born
Kathy Whitworth, American athlete, known for american professional golfer, was born on 1939-09-27.
1st Solheim Cup Women's Golf, Lake Nona G & CC: US beats Europe 11½-4½ in the inaugural event; Kathy Whitworth and Micke
1st Solheim Cup Women's Golf, Lake Nona G & CC: US beats Europe 11½-4½ in the inaugural event; Kathy Whitworth and Mickey Walker are the US and European captains
Associated Historical Events
birth
Kathy Whitworth is born
Kathy Whitworth, American athlete, known for american professional golfer, was born on 1939-09-27.
1st Solheim Cup Women's Golf, Lake Nona G & CC: US beats Europe 11½-4½ in the inaugural event; Kathy Whitworth and Micke
1st Solheim Cup Women's Golf, Lake Nona G & CC: US beats Europe 11½-4½ in the inaugural event; Kathy Whitworth and Mickey Walker are the US and European captains
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kathy Whitworth born?
- Kathy Whitworth was born on 1939-09-27 (American).
- What is Kathy Whitworth known for?
- American professional golfer
- What historical events involved Kathy Whitworth?
- Kathy Whitworth was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Kathy Whitworth is born, 1st Solheim Cup Women's Golf, Lake Nona G & CC: US beats Europe 11½-4½ in the inaugural event; Kathy Whitworth and Micke.
- When did Kathy Whitworth die?
- Kathy Whitworth died on 2022-01-01.