Sandra Spuzich
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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. 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)
| Legend |
|---|
| LPGA Tour major championships (1) |
| Other LPGA Tour (6) |
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 3, 1966 | U.S. Women's Open | +9 (75-74-76-72=297) | 1 stroke | United States Carol Mann |
| 2 | Aug 3, 1969 | Buckeye Savings Invitational | +3 (71-72-70=213) | 3 strokes | United States Judy Rankin |
| 3 | May 5, 1974 | Lady Tara Classic | E (71-76-72=219) | Playoff | United States Donna Caponi United States Kathy Whitworth |
| 4 | May 29, 1977 | Lady Keystone Open | −9 (68-66-67=201) | 1 stroke | Argentina Silvia Bertolaccini |
| 5 | Sep 7, 1980 | Barth Classic | −4 (73-70-69=212) | 2 strokes | United States Carolyn Hill United States Lori Garbacz |
| 6 | May 30, 1982 | Corning Classic | −8 (69-72-70-69=280) | Playoff | United States Patty Sheehan |
| 7 | Sep 12, 1982 | Mary Kay Classic | −10 (70-69-67=206) | 1 stroke | Switzerland Carole Charbonnier |
LPGA Tour playoff record (2–2)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1968 | Corpus Christi Civitan Open | United States Judy Rankin | Lost to par on second extra hole |
| 2 | 1974 | Lady Tara Classic | United States Donna Caponi United States Kathy Whitworth | Won with par on fifth extra hole Whitworth eliminated by par on third hole |
| 3 | 1974 | Bluegrass Invitational | United States JoAnne Carner | Lost to bogey on first extra hole |
| 4 | 1982 | Corning Classic | United States Patty Sheehan | Won with par on first extra hole |
Sources:
Other wins (1)
- 1966 Haig & Haig Scotch Foursome (with Jack Rule, Jr.)
Major championships
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | Winning score | Margin | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | U.S. Women's Open | +9 (75-74-76-72=297) | 1 stroke | United States Carol Mann |