| Carol Mann | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Carol Mann |
| Born | February 3, 1941 Buffalo, New York |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Nationality | United States |
| Residence | The Woodlands, Texas |
| Career | |
| College | UNC Greensboro |
| Turned professional | 1960 |
| Former tour(s) | LPGA Tour (1961-1981) |
| Professional wins | 38 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| LPGA Tour | 38 |
| Best results in LPGA Major Championships (Wins: 2) |
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| Western Open | Won: 1964 |
| LPGA Championship | T2: 1969 |
| U.S. Women's Open | Won: 1965 |
| du Maurier Classic | T26: 1979 |
| Achievements and awards | |
| World Golf Hall of Fame | 1977 (member page) |
| LPGA Tour Money Winner |
1969 |
| LPGA Vare Trophy | 1968 |
Carol Mann (born February 3, 1941) is an American professional golfer.
Mann was born in Buffalo, New York and grew up in Baltimore, Maryland After attending the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Mann joined the LPGA Tour in 1961. She won 38 tournaments on the tour, including two major championships, the 1964 Women's Western Open and the 1965 U.S. Women's Open. She topped the money list in 1969 and finished in the top ten nine times between 1965 and 1975. She won the Vare Trophy for best scoring average in 1968. She was 6 feet 3 inches tall during her playing days. She is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Mann resides in The Woodlands, Texas. She was a long-time student of golf instructor Manuel de la Torre. She received the "First Lady of Golf Award" from the PGA of America in 2008.[1]
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LPGA majors are shown in bold.
| Year | Championship | Winning Score | Margin | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Women's Western Open | +8 (83-75-76-74=308) | 2 strokes | Ruth Jessen, Judy Kimball-Simon |
| 1965 | U.S. Women's Open | +2 (78-70-70-72=290) | 2 strokes | Kathy Cornelius |
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