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Judy Rankin (Judy Torluemke Rankin) was born on 18 February, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri, is an American professional golfer and broadcaster. Discover Judy Rankin's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 79 years old?

Popular As Judy Torluemke Rankin
Occupation N/A
Age 79 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 18 February 1945
Birthday 18 February
Birthplace St. Louis, Missouri
Nationality United States

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Judy Rankin Height, Weight & Measurements

At 79 years old, Judy Rankin height is 5ft 3in .

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Height 5ft 3in
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Who Is Judy Rankin's Husband?

Her husband is Walter "Yippy" Rankin (m. 1967-2012)

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Husband Walter "Yippy" Rankin (m. 1967-2012)
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Children Walter "Tuey" Rankin, Jr.

Judy Rankin Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Judy Rankin worth at the age of 79 years old? Judy Rankin’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. She is from United States. We have estimated Judy Rankin's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1945

Judy Rankin ( Torluemke; born February 18, 1945) is an American professional golfer and golf broadcaster.

1959

Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Rankin won the Missouri Amateur at age 14 in 1959.

1961

The next year she was the low amateur at the U.S. Women's Open, and was on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1961 at age 16.

She turned pro the following year.

1962

A member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, she joined the LPGA Tour in 1962 at age 17 and won 26 tour events.

1965

She finished in the top ten on the money list eleven times between 1965 and 1979, and was the first to win over $100,000 in a season on the LPGA Tour (over $150,000 in 1976).

Although Rankin did not win a major championship, she was a four-time runner-up.

1967

Rankin was known as Judy Torluemke (pronounced Tor-lum-kee), until her marriage to Walter "Yippy" Rankin in 1967.

1968

Rankin's first LPGA Tour win came in 1968 and she won 26 events, topping the money list in 1976 and 1977.

They lived in Midland, Texas and have a son, Walter Jr., known as "Tuey," born in 1968.

1976

Her best finishes were a second at the 1976 LPGA Championship and tied seconds at the 1972 Titleholders Championship, 1972 U.S. Women's Open, and 1977 LPGA Championship.

Rankin won the Colgate Dinah Shore Winner's Circle (currently the ANA Inspiration) in 1976 and the Peter Jackson Classic (later renamed the du Maurier Classic) in 1977; both events were later elevated to major status, but are not counted as majors in the years in which Rankin won.

Rankin was LPGA Player of the Year twice (1976, 1977) and won the Vare Trophy for the lowest scoring average three times.

1979

Her 26th and final win on tour was in August 1979 at Jericho, New York.

1983

She retired from full-time competition at age 38 in 1983 due to chronic back problems, and later captained the victorious Solheim Cup teams in 1996 and 1998.

1984

From 1984 until 2018, Rankin worked as a golf commentator for ESPN and ABC.

2000

Rankin became the first player voted into the LPGA Tour Hall of Fame in 2000 under the veterans category, and she was also inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2000.

2002

In 2002, she was voted the Bob Jones Award, the highest honor given by the United States Golf Association in recognition of distinguished sportsmanship in golf.

2006

Rankin was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2006.

She completed treatment by August 2006 and returned to her on-air work on ABC Sports in time to cover the 2006 Women's British Open.

''Note: Rankin won the Colgate-Dinah Shore Winner's Circle (now the ANA Inspiration)

and the Peter Jackson Classic (later the du Maurier Classic) before they became major championships.''

LPGA Tour playoff record (4–12)

2010

Since 2010, Rankin has served as the lead analyst for LPGA Tour telecasts on the Golf Channel.

She previously served as an expert analyst for golf coverage on ESPN/ABC.

In 2010, she became the lead LPGA analyst for the Golf Channel.

She has also been a professional advisor for the magazines Golf Digest and Golf For Women.

2012

After a battle with throat cancer, Yippy died at age 71 on February 24, 2012.

Tuey's wife is the sister-in-law of PGA Tour golfer Geoff Ogilvy.

2013

She was awarded a star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame in April 2013.