1962 Titleholders Championship
The 1962 Titleholders Championship was the 23rd Titleholders Championship, held April 26–30 at Augusta Country Club in Augusta, Georgia. Defending champion Mickey Wright sank a ten-foot (3 m) putt for par on the 72nd hole to tie Ruth Jessen and force the first playoff in the event's history.
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | April 26–30, 1962 |
| Location | Augusta, Georgia |
| Course(s) | Augusta Country Club |
| Tour(s) | LPGA Tour |
| Format | Stroke play – 72 holes |
| Statistics | |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 6,300 yards (5,760 m) |
| Prize fund | $8,000 |
| Winner's share | $1,400 |
| Champion | |
| Mickey Wright | |
| 295 (+7), playoff | |
Augusta
Location in the United States
Augusta
Location in Georgia
Wright won the 18-hole playoff by three strokes, 69 to 72, to repeat as champion.
Barbara Romack held a five-shot lead after 36 holes, but finished two strokes back in solo third.
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