Kathy Whitworth was born in Monahans, Texas, and raised in Jal, New Mexico, near the Texas border, where her family owned a hardware store and her father, Morris, was elected mayor three times. She took up golf at age 15 when the friends she played tennis with wanted to give it a try.
Whitworth died suddenly on Dec. 24, 2022, with family and friends. She was 83.
Whitworth won 88 titles on the LPGA, six more professional titles than Mickey Wright, Sam Snead and Tiger Woods.
Here’s a look at some moments from one of the most illustrious careers in professional golf history.
Volunteers Of America North Texas Shootout – Final Round
IRVING, TX – MAY 03: Inbee Park of South Korea and Kathy Whitworth poses with the…
IRVING, TX – MAY 03: Inbee Park of South Korea and Kathy Whitworth poses with the trophy after Park won the 2015 Volunteers of America North Texas Shootout Presented by JTBC at Las Colinas Country Club on May 3, 2015 in Irving, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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Kathy Whitworth, the winningest player in professional golf history, died suddenly on Christmas Eve with family…
Kathy Whitworth, the winningest player in professional golf history, died suddenly on Christmas Eve with family and friends. She was 83.
1977 Dinah Shore
Dinah Shore and Colgate Palmolive President David Foster present a first-place check for $36,000 to tournament…
Dinah Shore and Colgate Palmolive President David Foster present a first-place check for $36,000 to tournament winner Kathy Whitworth in 1977. (Photo: Desert Sun)
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