Jerilyn Britz (born January 1, 1943) was an American professional golfer on the LPGA Tour. She won the 1979 U.S. Women's Open.
Early life and amateur career Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Britz attended Mankato State College and the University of New Mexico.
Britz spent five years working as a high school teacher and three years as a college instructor.
Career She made her LPGA Tour debut at age 31 in 1974.Jerilyn Who?
During her 26-year career on the tour, Britz won twice. Her first win came in 1979 at a major championship, the U.S. Women's Open; the second was at the Mary Kay Classic in Texas in 1980. Britz also had two runner-up finishes in major championships, at the LPGA Championship in 1979 and 1981. Her best finish on the LPGA Tour money list was 14th in 1980, and she played her last tour event in 1999.
Britz finished fifth in the 1980 Women's Superstars competition.
Awards and honors In 1979, she was awarded Golf Digest’s Most Improved Golfer of the Year award. In 1979, she was also awarded the Peter Jackson Award. She is in the Minnesota State Maverick Athletic Hall of Fame.
Professional wins (2) LPGA Tour wins (2) LegendLPGA Tour major championships (1)Other LPGA Tour (1)
No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of victoryRunner(s)-up1Jul 15, 1979U.S. Women's OpenE (70-70-75-69=284)2 strokes Debbie Massey Sandra Palmer2Sep, 28 1980Mary Kay Classic−5 (70-69=139)Playoff Nancy Lopez
LPGA Tour playoff record (1–0) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult11980Mary Kay Classic Nancy LopezWon with birdie on second extra hole
Major championships Wins (1) YearChampionshipWinning scoreMarginRunners-up 1979 U.S. Women's Open E (70-70-75-69=284)2 strokes Debbie Massey, Sandra Palmer
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