Amy Alcott
Amy Alcott | |
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— Golfer — | |
Personal information | |
Full name | Amy Alcott |
Born | Kansas City, Missouri |
February 22, 1956
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
Nationality | ![]() |
Residence | Santa Monica, California |
Career | |
Turned professional | 1975 |
Current tour(s) | LPGA Tour (joined 1975) |
Professional wins | 33 |
Number of wins by tour | |
LPGA Tour | 29 |
Other | 4 |
Best results in LPGA major championships (wins: 5) |
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ANA Inspiration | Won: 1983, 1988, 1991 |
Women's PGA C'ship | 2nd: 1978, 1988 |
U.S. Women's Open | Won: 1980 |
du Maurier Classic | Won: 1979 |
Women's British Open | DNP |
Evian Championship | DNP |
Achievements and awards | |
World Golf Hall of Fame | 1999 (member page) |
LPGA Tour Rookie of the Year |
1975 |
Vare Trophy | 1980 |
Amy Alcott (born February 22, 1956) is an American professional golfer[1] and golf course designer. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1975, and won five major championships and 29 LPGA Tour events in all. She is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. She is part of the architectural team designing the golf course for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.[2]
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Professional career
Alcott was born in Kansas City, Missouri.[3] She won the U.S. Girls' Junior in 1973,[4] turned pro in 1975 at age 18. Her first victory came in just her third start as a professional at the Orange Blossom Classic on the LPGA Tour.[5] She went on to be named LPGA Tour Rookie of the Year.[4] Alcott won four tournaments in a year three times, in 1979, 1980, and 1984. Her best year came in 1980, when in addition to those four victories she also won the LPGA Vare Trophy for lowest scoring average, finished second five times and was in the Top 10 in 21 out of 28 tournaments played.[6]
Alcott's first major championship victory came at the 1979 Peter Jackson Classic (later renamed the du Maurier Classic). She went on to win the U.S. Women's Open in 1980 and the Nabisco Dinah Shore in three times, in 1983, 1988, and 1991. The 1991 Nabisco Dinah Shore was her final victory on the LPGA Tour. After her win at the 1988 Dinah Shore, Alcott initiated what is now a tradition of the winner leaping into a greenside lake to celebrate.[7]
That win was the 29th of her career.[4] At the time, the LPGA Hall of Fame required at least 30 career wins for entry. Alcott chased for the 30th win in vain over the next several years.[1] In 1999, the LPGA switched to a points-based criteria under which Alcott gained admission and she was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.[6]
From 2001 to 2004, the Office Depot Championship Hosted by Amy Alcott was a part of the LPGA Tour. Following the end of her touring days, Alcott started working in golf course design and also hosted a satellite radio program. She has written an instructional book and taped an instructional video. Alcott, who is Jewish, is also a member of the National Jewish Museum Sports Hall of Fame. In July 2007, Alcott accepted the position as girls' golf coach at Harvard-Westlake School in North Hollywood, California.[6]
Professional wins (33)
LPGA Tour wins (29)
Legend |
LPGA Tour major championships (5) |
Other LPGA Tour (24) |
No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up |
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1 | Feb 23, 1975 | Orange Blossom Classic | −9 (68-69-71=207) | 1 stroke | ![]() |
2 | May 23, 1976 | '76 LPGA Classic | −4 (71-71-67=209) | 1 stroke | ![]() |
3 | Nov 27, 1976 | Colgate Far East Open | −5 (72-72-67=211) | 1 stroke | ![]() |
4 | Oct 9, 1977 | Houston Exchange Clubs Classic | −8 (68-70-70=208) | 5 strokes | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
5 | Apr 23, 1978 | American Defender Classic | −10 (71-67-68=206) | Playoff | ![]() |
6 | Feb 18, 1979 | Elizabeth Arden Classic | −3 (70-70-72-73=285) | Playoff | ![]() |
7 | Jul 29, 1979 | Peter Jackson Classic | −7 (75-70-70-70=285) | 3 strokes | ![]() |
8 | Oct 14, 1979 | United Virginia Bank Classic | −2 (70-70-73-73=286) | 1 stroke | ![]() |
9 | Nov 3, 1979 | Mizuno Japan Classic | −11 (71-73-67=211) | 1 stroke | ![]() |
10 | Apr 13, 1980 | American Defender/WRAL Classic | −10 (68-69-69=206) | 4 strokes | ![]() |
11 | Jul 6, 1980 | Mayflower Classic | −13 (69-65-72-69=275) | 3 strokes | ![]() ![]() |
12 | Jul 13, 1980 | U.S. Women's Open | −5 (70-70-68-72=280) | 9 strokes | ![]() |
13 | Oct 12, 1980 | Inamori Golf Classic | −12 (69-69-72-70=280) | 4 strokes | ![]() ![]() |
14 | Feb 22, 1981 | Bent Tree Ladies Classic | −12 (71-67-71-67=276) | 1 stroke | ![]() |
15 | May 10, 1981 | Lady Michelob | −7 (69-74-66=209) | 1 stroke | ![]() |
16 | Mar 28, 1982 | Women's Kemper Open | −6 (72-74-69-71=286) | 1 stroke | ![]() |
17 | Apr 3, 1983 | Nabisco Dinah Shore | −6 (70-70-70-72=282) | 2 strokes | ![]() ![]() |
18 | May 13, 1984 | United Virginia Bank Classic | −6 (71-70-69=210) | 2 strokes | ![]() |
19 | Jul 1, 1984 | Lady Keystone Open | −8 (74-69-65=208) | 1 stroke | ![]() ![]() |
20 | Sep 9, 1984 | Portland Ping Championship | −4 (69-73-71=212) | 3 strokes | ![]() |
21 | Sep 23, 1984 | San Jose Classic | −8 (69-70-72=211) | 2 strokes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
22 | Feb 24, 1985 | Circle K Tucson Open | −9 (74-69-69-67=279) | 1 stroke | ![]() |
23 | May 5, 1985 | Moss Creek Women's Invitational | −4 (72-70-73-69=284) | 4 strokes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
24 | Aug 18, 1985 | Nestle World Championship of Women's Golf | −14 (65-70-70-69=274) | Playoff | ![]() |
25 | Jul 6, 1986 | Mazda Hall of Fame Championship | −4 (70-70-72-72=284) | Playoff | ![]() |
26 | Aug 3, 1986 | LPGA National Pro-Am | −5 (72-69-72-70=283) | 1 stroke | ![]() ![]() |
27 | Apr 3, 1988 | Nabisco Dinah Shore | −14 (71-66-66-71=274) | 2 strokes | ![]() |
28 | Jul 23, 1989 | Boston Five Classic | −16 (68-68-68-68=272) | 3 strokes | ![]() |
29 | Mar 31, 1991 | Nabisco Dinah Shore | −15 (67-70-68-68=273) | 8 strokes | ![]() |
LPGA Tour playoff record (4–5)
No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
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1 | 1975 | Charity Golf Classic | ![]() ![]() |
Haynie won with par on fourth extra hole Rankin eliminated with par on first hole |
2 | 1978 | American Defender Classic | ![]() |
Won with birdie on first extra hole |
3 | 1979 | Elizabeth Arden Classic | ![]() |
Won with eagle on third extra hole |
4 | 1980 | CPC Women's International | ![]() |
Lost to birdie on first extra hole |
5 | 1981 | Inamori Classic | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Stacy won with birdie on first extra hole |
6 | 1985 | Nestle World Championship of Women's Golf | ![]() |
Won with birdie on second extra hole |
7 | 1985 | LPGA National Pro-Am | ![]() |
Lost to birdie on second extra hole |
8 | 1986 | Mazda Hall of Fame Championship | ![]() |
Won with birdie on first extra hole |
9 | 1986 | Konica San Jose Classic | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Sheehan won with birdie on first extra hole |
Other wins (4)
- 1980 Pioneer Cup
- 1981 Mitsukoshi International Golf Tournament, Mr. Goodwrench Invitational (with Larry Nelson)
- 1986 Mazda Champions (with Bob Charles)
Major championships
Wins (5)
Year | Championship | Winning score | Margin | Runner(s)-up |
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1979 | Peter Jackson Classic | −7 (75-70-70-70=285) | 3 strokes | ![]() |
1980 | U.S. Women's Open | −4 (70-70-68-72=280) | 9 strokes | ![]() |
1983 | Nabisco Dinah Shore | −6 (70-70-70-72=282) | 2 strokes | ![]() ![]() |
1988 | Nabisco Dinah Shore | −14 (71-66-66-71=274) | 2 strokes | ![]() |
1991 | Nabisco Dinah Shore | −15 (67-70-68-68=273) | 8 strokes | ![]() |
Results timeline
Results not in chronological order before 2015.
Tournament | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 |
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Women's PGA Championship | CUT | CUT | T34 | 2 | 3 | T10 |
U.S. Women's Open | 18 | T5 | T4 | T12 | T37 | 1 |
du Maurier Classic | 1 | T10 |
Tournament | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 |
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ANA Inspiration | 1 | T10 | T31 | T14 | T11 | 1 | T62 | T34 | ||
Women's PGA Championship | 9 | T5 | T26 | T52 | T8 | T15 | T9 | 2 | T14 | T46 |
U.S. Women's Open | T19 | T13 | T11 | T3 | 11 | T5 | T12 | T41 | T26 | T9 |
du Maurier Classic | T25 | WD | T13 | T10 | 3 | T8 | T14 | T4 | T4 | CUT |
Tournament | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 |
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ANA Inspiration | 1 | T32 | T56 | T58 | CUT | T23 | T57 | T40 | T33 | CUT |
Women's PGA Championship | 10 | T10 | CUT | T7 | CUT | CUT | T67 | CUT | CUT | CUT |
U.S. Women's Open | 3 | T13 | T26 | T6 | T63 | DNP | CUT | CUT | DNP | DNP |
du Maurier Classic | T44 | CUT | T25 | T14 | T33 | T36 | T52 | CUT | CUT | T65 |
Tournament | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ANA Inspiration | CUT | T68 | CUT | 77 | CUT | CUT | CUT | CUT | DNP | DNP |
Women's PGA Championship | T54 | DNP | DNP | CUT | DNP | WD | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
U.S. Women's Open | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
Women's British Open ^ | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
Tournament | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ANA Inspiration | DNP | DNP | CUT | CUT | CUT |
Women's PGA Championship | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
U.S. Women's Open | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
Women's British Open ^ | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
The Evian Championship ^^ | DNP | DNP | DNP |
^ The Women's British Open replaced the du Maurier Classic as an LPGA major in 2001.
^^ The Evian Championship was added as a major in 2013.
DNP = did not play.
CUT = missed the half-way cut.
"T" = tied
WD = withdrew
Green background for a win. Yellow background for a top-10 finish.
Summary
Tournament | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Top-5 | Top-10 | Top-25 | Events | Cuts made |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ANA Inspiration | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 29 | 18 |
Women's PGA Championship | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 29 | 19 |
U.S. Women's Open | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 21 |
Women's British Open | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The Evian Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
du Maurier Classic | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 22 | 17 |
Totals | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 30 | 48 | 103 | 75 |
- Most consecutive cuts made – 31 (1983 Kraft Nabisco Championship – 1990 U.S. Open)
- Longest streak of top-10s – 5 (1979 du Maurier Classic – 1981 LPGA)
Team appearances
Professional
- Handa Cup (representing the United States): 2006 (winners), 2007 (winners), 2008 (winners), 2009 (winners), 2010 (winners)
See also
- List of golfers with most LPGA major championship wins
- List of golfers with most LPGA Tour wins
- List of Jewish golfers
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ The Larkin Group, Amy Alcott. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ 19-year-old wins women's tee
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ Alcott, Caddy Take Plunge After Winning Dinah Shore
External links
- Amy Alcott at the LPGA Tour official site
- Amy Alcott at the Legends Tour official site
- Profile Amy Alcott
- Amy Alcott bio at about.com
- National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Induction of Amy Alcott
- Amy Alcott, Jewish Women Encyclopedia
- American female golfers
- LPGA Tour golfers
- Winners of LPGA major golf championships
- World Golf Hall of Fame inductees
- Jewish golfers
- Jewish American sportspeople
- Golfers from Missouri
- Golfers from California
- International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame inductees
- Sportspeople from Kansas City, Missouri
- Sportspeople from Santa Monica, California
- 1956 births
- Living people