Pat O'Sullivan
| Pat O'Sullivan | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Patricia B. O'Sullivan Lucey |
| Born | September 1, 1926 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | November 6, 2019 (aged 93) Orange, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Sporting nationality | .png){kind=small} United States |
| Spouse | C. Gerald Lucey |
| Career | |
| Status | Amateur |
| Best results in LPGA major championships (wins: 1) | |
| Western Open | 2nd: 1951 |
| Titleholders C'ship | Won: 1951 |
| Women's PGA C'ship | 7th: 1955 |
| U.S. Women's Open | T14: 1948 |
Patricia B. O'Sullivan Lucey (September 1, 1926 – November 6, 2019) was an American amateur golfer.[1]
Early life
In 1926, O'Sullivan was born in New Haven, Connecticut. She was the daughter of Marguerite Lawton and Patrick Brett O'Sullivan, a U.S. representative from Connecticut (1923–1925) and member of the Connecticut Supreme Court (1950–1957). O'Sullivan attended Katherine Gibbs College and Bradford College.[2]
Golf career
O'Sullivan won the 1950, 1951, and 1953 North and South Women's Amateur. She also won the 1951 Titleholders Championship, then one of the LPGA Tour's major championships.[3] She represented the United States in the Curtis Cup in 1952 and won several tournaments in her native New England.
O'Sullivan was a member of Race Brook Country Club in Orange, Connecticut from 1942. The club named its inside nine golf course "The O'Sullivan" in her honor.[2]
Personal life
O'Sullivan was married to C. Gerald Lucey, member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives (1947–1953) and mayor of Brockton, Massachusetts (1952–1956).[2]
Awards and honors
In 1967, O'Sullivan was inducted into the Connecticut Golf Hall of Fame.[4][5]
Amateur wins
- 1950 North and South Women's Amateur Golf Championship
- 1951 North and South Women's Amateur Golf Championship
- 1953 North and South Women's Amateur Golf Championship
Professional wins
- 1951 Titleholders Championship (as an amateur)
Major championships
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | Winning score | Margin | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Titleholders Championship | +13 (72-76-77-76=301) | 2 strokes |  Beverly Hanson |
Team appearances
Amateur
- Curtis Cup (representing the United States): 1952
References
- ↑ "Obituary: Patricia O'Sullivan Lucey, 93 of Orange". Patch. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
- 1 2 3 McCready, Brian (November 8, 2019). "Obituary: Patricia O'Sullivan Lucey, 93 of Orange". Patch. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ↑ "LPGA Tournament Chronology 1950-1959" (PDF). LPGA. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 2, 2010.
- ↑ "Hall of Fame Inductees". Connecticut State Golf Association. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ↑ Burrill, Jack. "Pat O'Sullivan Lucey". Connecticut State Golf Association. Archived from the original on July 4, 2007.