Nancy lopez biography golfer
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written by Olivia Pennybaker
Nancy Lopez is one of the biggest names in women’s professional golf, winning 48 LPGA Tour events, including 3 major championships. Born in Torrance, California in 1957 to Mexican-American parents, Lopez began golf at an early age when her father introduced her to the sport at age 8. At only12 years old she won the New Mexico Women’s Amateur. Lopez played on her high school boy’s golf team and in 1974 was given a golf scholarship to the University of Tulsa. After only two years in college, Lopez turned to professional golf. In 1977 she joined the LPGA Tour, competing in 6 events, finishing 2nd in half of them. In 1978, Lopex took off, winning 5 events in a row, and racked up a total of 9 wins that season. She was named both Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year. Her first major win also came in 1978, winning the LPGA Championship. During the 1980’s, Lopez won 25 events, including 2 more majors, and in 1988 became the 4th player in PGA history
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Lopez, Nancy
1957-
American golfer
When Nancy Lopez burst onto the scene of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour during her rookie year in 1978 bygd winning a record fem consecutive tournaments, she gave new life to the women's tour. Then-LPGA's director of publicity, Chip Campbell, told Golf World, "Thank the dear Lord, along came Nancy Lopez. She was a savior. What did Winston Churchill säga, Comes the moment, comes the man? Well, comes the moment, comes the woman." With good distance off the tee and excellent putting skills, Lopez was an exceptional golfer. Also known on tour for her warmth and kindness, she embraced the fans who returned her affection tenfold.
Nationally Ranked Amateur
Nancy Lopez was born on January 6, 1957, in Torrance, California, but was raised, along with her older sister, in Roswell, New Mexico, by her parents, Domingo and Marina Lopez. Of Mexican nedstigning, Lopez grew up in a traditional Catholic household. Her father owned an
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Nancy Lopez
American professional golfer
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| Full name | Nancy Marie Lopez | |||||||
| Born | (1957-01-06) January 6, 1957 (age 68) Torrance, California, U.S. | |||||||
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) | |||||||
| Sporting nationality | United States | |||||||
| Residence | The Villages, Florida, U.S. | |||||||
| Spouse | Ed Russell (m. 2017) Ray Knight (1982–2009) Tim Melton (1979–1982) | |||||||
| Children | Ashley, Erinn, Torri | |||||||
| College | University of Tulsa (two years) | |||||||
| Turned professional | 1977 | |||||||
| Current tour(s) | LPGA Tour | |||||||
| Professional wins | 51 | |||||||
| LPGA Tour | 48 | |||||||
| LPGA of Japan Tour | 1 | |||||||
| Other | 3 | |||||||
| Chevron Championship | T3: 1995 | |||||||
| Women's PGA C'ship | Won: 1978, 1985, 1989 | |||||||
| U.S. Women's Open | 2nd/T2: 1975, 1977, 1989, 1997 | |||||||
| du Maurier Classic | 2nd/T2: 1979, 1981, 1996 | |||||||
| Women's British Open | DNP | |||||||
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