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)

YearChampionshipWinning scoreRunner-up
1939 Women's Western Open 4 & 3 United States Bea Barrett (a)

References

  1. Glenn, Rhonda (March 2010). "Lest We Forget: Helen Dettweiler in World War II". USGA. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
  2. "History of Women's Golf in America – From Amateur to Professional". Retrieved March 10, 2008.
  3. "Dettweiler, Helen (1914–1990)". Dictionary of Women Worldwide: 25,000 Women Through the Ages. Gale. 2007. Retrieved January 6, 2013.

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