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Shirley Englehorn (Shirley Ruth Englehorn) was born on 12 December, 1940 in Caldwell, Idaho, U.S., is an American professional golfer (1940–2022). Discover Shirley Englehorn'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 81 years old?
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Shirley Ruth Englehorn |
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N/A |
| Age |
81 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
12 December 1940 |
| Birthday |
12 December |
| Birthplace |
Caldwell, Idaho, U.S. |
| Date of death |
2 October, 2022 |
| Died Place |
Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S. |
| Nationality |
Idaho
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Shirley Englehorn Height, Weight & Measurements
At 81 years old, Shirley Englehorn height is 5ft 7in .
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5ft 7in |
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Shirley Englehorn Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Shirley Englehorn worth at the age of 81 years old? Shirley Englehorn’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. She is from Idaho. We have estimated Shirley Englehorn's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
professional |
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Timeline
She first played golf when she was six years old, having been introduced to the sport by Shirley Spork, one of the thirteen founders of the LPGA, and also studied with Johnny Revolta, an 18-time PGA Tour winner and the PGA Championship victor in 1935.
Englehorn won numerous amateur and open events.
Shirley Ruth Englehorn (December 12, 1940 – October 2, 2022) was an American professional golfer.
Englehorn was born on December 12, 1940, in Caldwell, Idaho, where she was raised.
These included the McCall Open (1957 and 1958), the Idaho Open (1957 to 1959), and the Pacific Northwest Amateur (1958).
After graduation from Caldwell High School in 1958, Englehorn turned pro at age 18 in 1959 and joined the LPGA Tour.
She also won the Oregon Open in 1959, and won the Dorothy Pease Trophy (Trans-Miss) when she was fifteen, the youngest player to win the honor.
She was sponsored by the Athletic Round Table of Spokane from 1960 through 1962.
Despite a career-threatening equestrian accident in Georgia in March 1960, Englehorn recovered and won her first tournament at age 21 in July 1962 at the Women's Eastern Open in Sutton, Massachusetts.
Five years earlier, in 1965, she suffered injuries in an automobile accident and missed much of the season.
Englehorn was awarded the Ben Hogan Award in early 1968 by the Golf Writers Association of America in honor of her successful comeback from injuries.
Nicknamed "Dimples", she won 11 tournaments during her LPGA Tour career, including one major, the 1970 LPGA Championship.
She won a total of 11 events on the LPGA Tour, including one major championship, the LPGA Championship in 1970 in a playoff over Kathy Whitworth, her third victory at Sutton.
Englehorn led the tour that season in wins with four.
She had surgery on her ankle in 1971 and 1973 and in each case returned to compete.
She later became a golf instructor, and was conferred the LPGA Teacher of the Year Award in 1978.
She made her last LPGA appearance in 1979.
Englehorn died at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on October 2, 2022, at the age of 81.
LPGA Tour playoff record (3–2)
1 Won in an 18-hole playoff.
Englehorn: 74, Whitworth: 78
