Becky Pearson
Becky Pearson (born January 22, 1956) is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.
Becky Pearson | |
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Personal information | |
Born | January 22, 1956 |
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
Nationality | United States |
Career | |
College | Florida International University |
Status | Professional |
Former tour(s) | LPGA Tour (1980–1994) |
Professional wins | 1 |
Number of wins by tour | |
LPGA Tour | 1 |
Best results in LPGA major championships | |
ANA Inspiration | T10: 1986 |
Women's PGA C'ship | T20: 1984 |
U.S. Women's Open | T21: 1983 |
du Maurier Classic | T31: 1987 |
Golfing career
Before turning professional, Pearson was a two-time winner of the Minnesota Junior Girls State Championship.[1] Pearson, while living in North Branch, Minnesota made the quarter-finals at the United States Girls' Junior Golf Championship in 1973 after defeating defending champion Nancy Lopez in the second round.[2] Pearson twice won All-American honors while attending Florida International University[3] and was runner-up to Lori Castillo at the 1979 U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links.[4]
Pearson won once on the LPGA Tour[5] in 1986 at the Chrysler-Plymouth Classic.[6]
The North Chisago Historical Society awarded Pearson in 2008 along with two others their Women in History Award.[7]
Professional wins
LPGA Tour wins (1)
No. | Date | Tournament | Winning Score | Margin of Victory | Runners-up |
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1 | May 18, 1986 | Chrysler-Plymouth Classic | –7 (71-70-71=212) | 1 stroke | Betsy King Deb Richard |
LPGA Tour playoff record (0–1)
No. | Year | Tournament | Opponents | Result |
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1 | 1986 | Mazda Japan Classic | Cathy Gerring Ai-Yu Tu Mary Beth Zimmerman |
Tu won with bogey on fourth extra hole Pearson and Zimmerman eliminated with birdie on first hole |
References
- Minnesota Junior Girls State Championship Archived 2011-07-27 at the Wayback Machine
- 1973 United States Girls' Junior Championship
- Lpga Touring Pros To Play For Charity In L.v. Tomorrow
- Before Wie, Planos big hit at women's Publinx
- LPGA All-Time Winners List Archived December 29, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- Pearson earns 1st pro win
- Women in History Award