Amy Alcott
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Amy Alcott (born February 22, 1956) is an American professional golfer[1] and golf course designer. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1975, and won five major championships and 29 LPGA Tour events in all. She is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. She was a part of the architectural team that designed the golf course for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.[2]
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Born | (1956-02-22) February 22, 1956 (age 68) Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | ||||||
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | ||||||
Sporting nationality | ![]() | ||||||
Residence | Santa Monica, California, U.S. | ||||||
Career | |||||||
Turned professional | 1975 | ||||||
Current tour(s) | LPGA Tour (joined 1975) | ||||||
Professional wins | 34 | ||||||
Number of wins by tour | |||||||
LPGA Tour | 29 | ||||||
LPGA of Japan Tour | 3 | ||||||
Other | 3 | ||||||
Best results in LPGA major championships (wins: 5) | |||||||
Chevron Championship | Won: 1983, 1988, 1991 | ||||||
Women's PGA C'ship | 2nd: 1978, 1988 | ||||||
U.S. Women's Open | Won: 1980 | ||||||
du Maurier Classic | Won: 1979 | ||||||
Women's British Open | DNP | ||||||
Evian Championship | DNP | ||||||
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