Bea Barrett
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| Bea Barrett | |
|---|---|
| — Golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Beatrice Emma Altmeyer |
| Nickname | Bea |
| Born | November 15, 1916 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. St. Louis Park, Minnesota |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Best results in LPGA major championships (wins: 1) |
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| Western Open | Won: 1938 |
Beatrice Emma "Bea" (Barrett) Altmeyer (November 15, 1916 – August 26, 2002) was an American amateur golfer.
Barrett was born in Chicago, Illinois. In 1938, she won the Women's Western Open, now considered an LPGA major championship. She won ten Minnesota state golf tournaments between 1933 and 1962,[1] competing under both her maiden and married names.
Altmeyer was elected to the Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame in 1989.[2] She died in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Tournament wins (11)
this list may be incomplete
- 1938 Women's Western Open
- Minnesota Women's State Match Play Championship (1933, 1937, 1946, 1947, 1958, 1961)
- Minnesota Women's State Amateur Championship (1947, 1950, 1958, 1962)
Major championships
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | Winning score | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Women's Western Open | 6 & 4 | Helen Hofmann |
See also
- Chronological list of LPGA major golf champions
- List of golfers with most LPGA major championship wins
References
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