Jo Ann Prentice
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Jo Ann Prentice (born February 9, 1933)[1] is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.
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Jo Ann Prentice | |
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Personal information | |
Born | (1933-02-09) February 9, 1933 (age 91) Birmingham, Alabama |
Height | 5 ft 5.5 in (1.66 m) |
Sporting nationality | United States |
Career | |
Turned professional | 1956 |
Former tour(s) | LPGA Tour |
Professional wins | 6 |
Number of wins by tour | |
LPGA Tour | 6 |
Best results in LPGA major championships | |
Western Open | T2: 1966 |
Titleholders C'ship | 4th: 1963 |
Chevron Championship | 71st: 1983 |
Women's PGA C'ship | T3: 1964 |
U.S. Women's Open | T2: 1962 |
du Maurier Classic | T44: 1979 |
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Prentice was born in Birmingham, Alabama.[1] She turned professional in 1956.[1]
Prentice joined the LPGA tour in 1957 and won six times[2] between 1965 and 1974.[3][4]
Prentice was elected to the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 1991, and is one of only eight golfers in it.[5]