Betty Burfeindt
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| Betty Burfeindt | |
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Betty Burfeindt |
| Born | July 20, 1945 New York City, New York |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Career | |
| College | Cortland State University |
| Turned professional | 1969 |
| Former tour(s) | LPGA Tour (1969-1981) |
| Professional wins | 4 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| LPGA Tour | 4 |
| Best results in LPGA Major Championships (Wins: 1) |
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| Titleholders C'ship | DNP |
| Kraft Nabisco C'ship | T50: 1986 |
| LPGA Championship | Won: 1976 |
| U.S. Women's Open | 5th: 1972 |
| du Maurier Classic | CUT: 1979, 1980 |
Betty Burfeindt (born July 20, 1945 in New York City, U.S.) is an American golfer. She attended Cortland State University. Her rookie season on the LPGA Tour was 1969. She won four times on the Tour, including one major championship, the 1976 LPGA Championship. Her two best seasons were 1972 and 1973, with fourth place finishes on the money list each time. Her last season on the tour was 1981. She was one of the longest LPGA hitters of her day.
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[edit] LPGA Tour wins (4)
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| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning Score | Margin of Victory | Runner(s)-up |
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| 1 | Apr 23, 1972 | Birmingham Centennial Classic | -4 (71-70-71=212) | 2 strokes | Murle Breer |
| 2 | May 7, 1972 | Sealy LPGA Classic | -10 (67-70-76-69=282) | 4 strokes | Kathy Ahern |
| 3 | Aug 12, 1973 | Child & Family Services Open | -7 (74-70-68=212) | 3 strokes | Debbie Austin Laura Baugh |
| 4 | May 30, 1976 | LPGA Championship | -5 (71-72-73-71=287) | 1 stroke | Judy Rankin |
LPGA Tour playoff record (0-1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1973 | Pompano Beach Classic | Sandra Palmer |
Lost to birdie on first extra hole |
[edit] Major championship
[edit] Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | Winning Score | Margin | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | LPGA Championship | -5 (71-72-73-71=287) | 1 stroke | Judy Rankin |
[edit] External links
- Betty Burfeindt at the LPGA Tour official site
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