Betty Jameson
Elizabeth May Jameson (May 9, 1919 – February 7, 2009) was an American professional golfer. She was one of the thirteen founders of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) in 1950. She won three major championships and a total of thirteen events during her career, one as amateur and twelve as a professional. She is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.
| Betty Jameson | |||||
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| Personal information | |||||
| Full name | Elizabeth May Jameson | ||||
| Nickname | Betty | ||||
| Born | May 9, 1919 Norman, Oklahoma, U.S. | ||||
| Died | February 7, 2009 (aged 89) Boynton Beach, Florida, U.S. | ||||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||
| Sporting nationality | United States | ||||
| Career | |||||
| College | University of Texas | ||||
| Turned professional | 1945 | ||||
| Former tour(s) | LPGA Tour (Founder) | ||||
| Professional wins | 18 | ||||
| Number of wins by tour | |||||
| LPGA Tour | 13 | ||||
| Other | 5 | ||||
| Best results in LPGA major championships (wins: 3) | |||||
| Western Open | Won: 1942, 1954 | ||||
| Titleholders C'ship | 5th: 1956, 1961 | ||||
| Women's PGA C'ship | 3rd/T3: 1956, 1958 | ||||
| U.S. Women's Open | Won: 1947 | ||||
| Achievements and awards | |||||
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