Helen Dettweiler
| Helen Dettweiler | |
|---|---|
| — Golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
December 5, 1914 Washington, D.C. |
| Died |
November 13, 1990 (aged 75) Palm Springs, California |
| Nationality |
 United States |
| Career | |
| College | Trinity College |
| Turned professional | 1939 |
| Former tour(s) | LPGA Tour (Founder) |
| Best results in LPGA major championships (Wins: 1) | |
| Western Open | Won: 1939 |
| Titleholders C'ship | 2nd: 1940 |
| U.S. Women's Open | 4th: 1950 |
Helen Dettweiler (December 5, 1914 – November 13, 1990) was an American professional golfer. She won the Women's Western Open in 1939.[1]
She was one of the 13 founders of the Ladies Professional Golf Association in 1950.[2]
She was born on December 5, 1914, in Washington, D.C., and died on November 13, 1990, in Palm Springs, California.[3]
Major championships
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | Winning score | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Women's Western Open | 4 & 3 | Bea Barrett (a) |
References
- ↑ Glenn, Rhonda (March 2010). "Lest We Forget: Helen Dettweiler in World War II". USGA. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
- ↑ "History of Women's Golf in America – From Amateur to Professional". Retrieved March 10, 2008.
- ↑ "Dettweiler, Helen (1914–1990)". Dictionary of Women Worldwide: 25,000 Women Through the Ages. Gale. 2007. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
External links
- Helen Dettweiler at the LPGA Tour official site
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