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Kathy Whitworth (Kathrynne Ann Whitworth) was born on 27 September, 1939 in Monahans, Texas, U.S., is an American professional golfer (1939–2022). Discover Kathy Whitworth'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 83 years old?
| Popular As |
Kathrynne Ann Whitworth |
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N/A |
| Age |
83 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
27 September, 1939 |
| Birthday |
27 September |
| Birthplace |
Monahans, Texas, U.S. |
| Date of death |
24 December, 2022 |
| Died Place |
Flower Mound, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Kathy Whitworth Height, Weight & Measurements
At 83 years old, Kathy Whitworth height is 5 ft 9 in .
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5 ft 9 in |
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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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Kathy Whitworth Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kathy Whitworth worth at the age of 83 years old? Kathy Whitworth’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. She is from United States. We have estimated Kathy Whitworth'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
Kathrynne Ann Whitworth (September 27, 1939 – December 24, 2022) was an American professional golfer.
During her playing career she won 88 LPGA Tour tournaments, more than anyone else on the LPGA or PGA Tours.
Whitworth was also a runner-up 93 times, giving her 181 top-two finishes.
Whitworth was born on September 27, 1939, in Monahans, Texas, the youngest of three daughters of Morris Whitworth, a hardware store owner and later mayor in Jal, New Mexico, where she grew up.
She attended Odessa College.
Initially a tennis player, Whitworth began playing golf at 14.
After working with Hardy Loudermilk, she won the 1957 and 1958 New Mexico State Amateur Championships.
At 19, she changed coaches to Harvey Penick and turned pro, joining the LPGA in December 1958.
In 1962, Whitworth won her first tournament, the Kelly Girls Open.
She was named Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year in 1965 and 1967.
Whitworth was LPGA Player of the Year seven times between 1966 and 1973, won the Vare Trophy for best scoring average by an LPGA Tour player a record seven times between 1965 and 1972, and was inducted into the LPGA Hall of Fame in 1975 and into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1982.
She was Named "Golfer of the Decade" by Golf Magazine for the years 1968 to 1977 during the 1988 Centennial of Golf in America celebration.
In 1974, she won the Orange Blossom Classic for the fifth time, one of only four LPGA golfers have won the same tournament five times.
In 1981, she became the first woman to reach career earnings of $1 million on the LPGA Tour.
She is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.
She was the first LPGA player to earn $1 million, in 1981.
Between that and her victory in the United Virginia Bank Classic in 1985, she won 88 tournaments on the LPGA Tour, the highest number of any player in the history of professional golf, including on the men's PGA Tour.
Six were major championships.
She received the 1986 William Richardson Award from the Golf Writers Association of America for consistent outstanding contributions to golf.
She is also a member of the New Mexico Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of Fame, Texas Golf Hall of Fame, and the Women's Sports Foundation Hall of Fame.
She was the U.S. team captain at the inaugural Solheim Cup match in 1990.
Whitworth retired from competitive golf in 2005 after competing in the BJ's Charity Classic on the Women's Senior Golf Tour.
In 2007, with Jay Golden, she published Kathy Whitworth's Little Book of Golf Wisdom.
At the time of her death she lived in Flower Mound, Texas with her partner, Bettye Odle.
She died in Flower Mound on December 24, 2022, at age 83, after collapsing while attending a neighbor's Christmas party.
Note: Whitworth won the Colgate-Dinah Shore Winner's Circle (now known as the ANA Inspiration) before it became a major championship.
LPGA Tour playoff record (8–20)
