Jo Ann Washam
| Jo Ann Washam | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 24, 1950 Auburn, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | December 6, 2019 (aged 69) King County, Washington, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
| Sporting nationality | .png){kind=small} United States |
| Career | |
| College | Washington State University |
| Turned professional | 1973 |
| Former tour | LPGA Tour (1973–1989) |
| Professional wins | 5 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| LPGA Tour | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Best results in LPGA major championships | |
| Chevron Championship | T9: 1983 |
| Women's PGA C'ship | 3rd: 1975 |
| U.S. Women's Open | T5: 1979 |
| du Maurier Classic | T6: 1985 |
Jo Ann Washam (May 24, 1950 – December 6, 2019)[1] was an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.
Career
Washam was born in Auburn, Washington in 1950.[1][2] She played college golf and basketball at Washington State University,[2] where she also joined the women's fraternity Alpha Gamma Delta.[3]
Washam won three times on the LPGA Tour between 1975 and 1979.[4][5]
Washam died on December 6, 2019.[6]
Awards and honors
In 1982, Washam was elected to the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame.[7]
Professional wins (5)
LPGA Tour wins (3)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 17, 1975 | Patty Berg Classic | −13 (69-69-68=206) | 4 strokes | .svg.png){kind=small} Jocelyne Bourassa JoAnne Carner |
| 2 | Sep 21, 1975 | Portland Ladies Classic | −4 (71-75-69=215) | 1 stroke | Sandra Haynie |
| 3 | Sep 3, 1979 | Rail Charity Classic | −13 (69-71-68-67=275) | 1 stroke |  Silvia Bertolaccini |
LPGA Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1979 | Coca-Cola Classic | Bonnie Bryant Nancy Lopez Hollis Stacy Mickey Wright |
Lopez defeated Wright with birdie on second extra hole Bryant, Stacy, and Washam eliminated by birdie on first hole |
Other wins (2)
- 1976 Pepsi-Cola Mixed Team Championship (with Chi-Chi Rodríguez)
- 1979 Portland Ping Team Championship (with Nancy Lopez)
References
- 1 2 Elliott, Len; Kelly, Barbara (1976). Who's Who in Golf. New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House. p. 197. ISBN 0-87000-225-2.
- 1 2 RALEY, DAN (July 10, 2002). "From the Bunker: Washam gone from LPGA, but not forgotten". seattlepi.com. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- ↑ "Alpha Gamma Delta – Accomplished Alpha Gams". Alpha Gamma Delta. Archived from the original on August 25, 2010. Retrieved March 12, 2007.
- ↑ "LPGA All-Time Winners List" (PDF). LPGA. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 29, 2010.
- ↑ "LPGA Tournament Chronology 1970-1979" (PDF). LPGA. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 2, 2010.
- ↑ Smith, Craig (December 9, 2019). "Jo Ann Washam, three-time LPGA Tour winner from Auburn, dies at age 69". The Seattle Times. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
- ↑ "Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame Members" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on November 12, 2012. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
External links
- Jo Ann Washam at the LPGA Tour official site