Jerilyn Britz
| Jerilyn Britz | |
|---|---|
| — Golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Jerilyn Britz |
| Born |
January 1, 1943 Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Nationality |
 United States |
| Career | |
| College |
Mankato State College University of New Mexico |
| Turned professional | 1974 |
| Retired | 1999 |
| Former tour(s) | LPGA Tour (1974–99) |
| Professional wins | 2 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| LPGA Tour | 2 |
| Best results in LPGA major championships (Wins: 1) | |
| ANA Inspiration | T10: 1986 |
| Women's PGA C'ship | 2nd/T2: 1979, 1981 |
| U.S. Women's Open | Won: 1979 |
| du Maurier Classic | T23: 1988 |
Jerilyn Britz (born January 1, 1943) is an American professional golfer. She attended Mankato State College and the University of New Mexico.
Britz was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Before making her LPGA Tour rookie debut in 1974 at age 31, Britz spent eight years working as a schoolteacher.[1]
During her 26-year career on the LPGA Tour, Britz won two tournaments. Her first win came in 1979 at one of the LPGA majors, the U.S. Women's Open, and she followed that up by winning the Mary Kay Classic in 1980. She also had two second-place finishes in major championships. Her best finish on the LPGA Tour money list was 14th in 1980. She played her last event on the tour in 1999.
Britz finished fifth in the 1980 Women's Superstars competition.[2]
Professional wins (2)
LPGA Tour wins (2)
| Legend |
| LPGA Tour major championships (1) |
| Other LPGA Tour (1) |
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning Score | Margin of Victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 15, 1979 | U.S. Women's Open | E (70-70-75-69=284) | 2 strokes | Debbie Massey, Sandra Palmer |
| 2 | Sep, 28 1980 | Mary Kay Classic | −5 (70-68=139) | Playoff | Nancy Lopez |
LPGA Tour playoff record (1–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1980 | Mary Kay Classic | Nancy Lopez |
Won with birdie on second extra hole |
Major championships
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | Winning score | Margin | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | U.S. Women's Open | E (70-70-75-69=284) | 2 strokes | Debbie Massey, Sandra Palmer |
References
External links
- Jerilyn Britz at the LPGA Tour official site