Sandra Spuzich (April 3, 1937 – October 6, 2015) was an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
Early life and amateur career Spuzich was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to a father of Polish, Serbian and Macedonian descent and a Lebanese mother.Joyce Kazmierski and Sandra Spuzich: A Golf Love Story Comes Out of the Closet She was an amateur golfer and elementary school teacher early in her career.
Professional career In 1962, she turned professional. Her first win came at the 1966 U.S. Women's Open by one stroke over Carol Mann and two strokes over Mickey Wright. The tournament was held at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota – the first major championship played there.
In 1982 at the age of 45, Spuzich became the oldest player to win two LPGA Tour events in the same year when she won the Corning Classic followed by the Mary Kay Classic.
Personal life Spuzich died in Indianapolis on October 6, 2015. Her life partner was fellow LPGA golfer Joyce Kazmierski. Kazmierski and Spuzich were married on August 22, 2015.
Professional wins (8) LPGA Tour wins (7) LegendLPGA Tour major championships (1)Other LPGA Tour (6)
No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1Jul 3, 1966U.S. Women's Open +9 (75-74-76-72=297)1 stroke Carol Mann2Aug 3, 1969Buckeye Savings Invitational +3 (71-72-70=213)3 strokes Judy Rankin3May 5, 1974Lady Tara ClassicE (71-76-72=219)Playoff Donna Caponi Kathy Whitworth4May 29, 1977Lady Keystone Open−9 (68-66-67=201)1 stroke Silvia Bertolaccini5Sep 7, 1980Barth Classic−4 (73-70-69=212)2 strokes Carolyn Hill Lori Garbacz6May 30, 1982Corning Classic−8 (69-72-70-69=280)Playoff Patty Sheehan7Sep 12, 1982Mary Kay Classic−10 (70-69-67=206)1 stroke Carole Charbonnier
LPGA Tour playoff record (2–2) No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result11968Corpus Christi Civitan Open Judy RankinLost to par on second extra hole21974Lady Tara Classic Donna Caponi Kathy WhitworthWon with par on fifth extra holeWhitworth eliminated by par on third hole31974Bluegrass Invitational JoAnne CarnerLost to bogey on first extra hole41982Corning Classic Patty SheehanWon with par on first extra hole Sources:
Other wins (1) 1966 Haig & Haig Scotch Foursome (with Jack Rule, Jr.)
Major championships Wins (1) YearChampionshipWinning scoreMarginRunner-up 1966 U.S. Women's Open +9 (75-74-76-72=297) 1 stroke Carol Mann
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