Debbie Massey (born November 5, 1950) is an American professional golfer.
Debbie Massey | |||
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Personal information | |||
Born | Grosse Pointe, Michigan, U.S. | November 5, 1950||
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
Sporting nationality | ![]() | ||
Residence | Indian River, Michigan, U.S. | ||
Career | |||
College | University of Denver | ||
Status | Professional | ||
Current tour(s) | Legends Tour | ||
Former tour(s) | LPGA Tour (1977–95) | ||
Professional wins | 5 | ||
Number of wins by tour | |||
LPGA Tour | 3 | ||
Ladies European Tour | 2 | ||
Best results in LPGA major championships | |||
Chevron Championship | T10: 1988 | ||
Women's PGA C'ship | 3rd: 1983 | ||
U.S. Women's Open | T2: 1979 | ||
du Maurier Classic | 2nd: 1991 | ||
Achievements and awards | |||
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Before joining the LPGA Tour, Massey worked as a skiing instructor.[1] She was LPGA rookie of the year in 1977.
Massey won three events on the LPGA Tour, not including back-to-back victories in the Women's British Open, which is now one of the LPGA's major championships.
Amateur wins
edit- 1972 Women's Western Amateur
- 1974 Canadian Women's Amateur
- 1975 Canadian Women's Amateur, South Atlantic Amateur, Eastern Amateur, Women's Western Amateur
- 1976 Canadian Women's Amateur
Professional wins
editLPGA Tour wins (3)
editNo. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up |
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1 | Nov 3, 1977 | Mizuno Japan Classic | −2 (72-73-75=220) | 6 strokes | Hollis Stacy |
2 | Oct 7, 1979 | Wheeling Classic | +3 (75-71-73=219) | Playoff | Betsy King |
3 | Nov 4, 1990 | Mazda Japan Classic | −11 (69-64=133) | 3 strokes | Danielle Ammaccapane Caroline Keggi |
LPGA Tour playoff record (1–3)
No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
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1 | 1979 | Wheeling Classic | Betsy King | Won with par on first extra hole |
2 | 1980 | Coca-Cola Classic | Donna White | Lost to par on first extra hole |
3 | 1983 | West Virginia LPGA Classic | Lori Garbacz Alice Miller |
Miller won with birdie on fourth extra hole Massey eliminated by birdie on third hole |
4 | 1986 | Lady Keystone Open | Cindy Hill Juli Inkster |
Inkster won with par on first extra hole |
Ladies European Tour wins (2)
editU.S. national team appearances
editAmateur
- Curtis Cup: 1974 (winners), 1976 (winners)
- Espirito Santo Trophy: 1974 (winners), 1976 (winners)
References
edit- ^ "Skier leads women's 'Masters'". St. Petersburg Times. May 7, 1976. p. 2C.
External links
edit- Debbie Massey at the LPGA Tour official site
- Debbie Massey at the Legends Tour official site (also at former site)