Sharon Miller (golfer)
| Sharon Miller | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Sharon Kay Miller |
| Born | January 13, 1941 Marshall, Michigan, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 3.5 in (1.61 m) |
| Sporting nationality | .png){kind=small} United States |
| Career | |
| College | Western Michigan University |
| Turned professional | 1966 |
| Former tour | LPGA Tour (1966–1980) |
| Professional wins | 3 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| LPGA Tour | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Best results in LPGA major championships | |
| Western Open | T8: 1967 |
| Titleholders C'ship | 16th: 1972 |
| Chevron Championship | CUT: 1984 |
| Women's PGA C'ship | T3: 1972 |
| U.S. Women's Open | T5: 1976 |
| du Maurier Classic | DNP |
Sharon Kay Miller (born January 13, 1941)[1] is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.
Miller was born in Marshall, Michigan. She attended Western Michigan University where she lettered in five sports; golf, tennis, field hockey, basketball, and volleyball. She was inducted into the WMU Hall of Fame in 1991.[2]
Miller won twice on the LPGA Tour,[3] in 1973 and 1974.[4]
She also won an unofficial event in 1968.[5]
After retiring from the tour, Miller became a teaching professional.
Professional wins
LPGA Tour wins (2)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of Victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 28, 1973 | Corpus Christi Civitan Open | -6 (72-68-70=210) | Playoff |  Judy Rankin |
| 2 | Jul 14, 1974 | LPGA Borden Classic | -5 (69-69-73=211) | 1 stroke | Joyce Kazmierski |
LPGA Tour playoff record (1–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1973 | Corpus Christi Civitan Open | Judy Rankin |
Won with birdie on first extra hole |
Other wins
- 1968 Seven Lakes Invitational
References
- ↑ Elliott, Len; Barbara Kelly (1976). Who's Who in Golf. New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House. p. 134. ISBN 0-87000-225-2.
- ↑ Western Michigan University Hall of Fame
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "LPGA Tournament Chronology 1960-1969" (PDF). LPGA. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 29, 2011.