Marlene Hagge
Marlene Hagge (née Bauer; February 16, 1934 – May 16, 2023) was an American professional golfer. She was born in Eureka, South Dakota. Hagge was one of the thirteen founders of the LPGA in 1950. She won one major championship and 26 LPGA Tour career events. She is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. Hagge died in Rancho Mirage, California of complications from a fall, on May 16, 2023, at the age of 89.[1][2]
| Marlene Hagge | |
|---|---|
 Hagge in 1956 | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Marlene Bauer Hagge |
| Born | February 16, 1934 Eureka, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | May 16, 2023 (aged 89) Rancho Mirage, California, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Residence | La Quinta, California, U.S. |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1950 |
| Former tour(s) | LPGA Tour (Founder) |
| Professional wins | 26 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| LPGA Tour | 26 |
| Best results in LPGA Major Championships (Wins: 1) | |
| Western Open | 2nd: 1965 |
| Titleholders C'ship | 3rd: 1957 |
| Kraft Nabisco C'ship | T26: 1987 |
| LPGA Championship | Won: 1956 |
| U.S. Women's Open | T2: 1952 |
| du Maurier Classic | T25: 1981 |
| Achievements and awards | |
| World Golf Hall of Fame | 2002 (member page) |
| Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year | 1949 |
| LPGA Tour Money Winner | 1956 |
| Commissioner's Award (LPGA Founders) | 2000 |
References
- ↑ Goldstein, Richard (May 17, 2023). Marlene Bauer Hagge, Last of the L.P.G.A.'s Founders, Dies at 89. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/17/sports/golf/marlene-bauer-hagge-dead.html. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- ↑ "Marlene Hagge-Vossler, last surviving LPGA founder, dies at 89". Associated Press News. 17 May 2023. https://apnews.com/article/marlene-hagge-vossler-dead-lpga-founder-16a51c0c564711b9247686de77cef12a. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
Other websites
- Marlene Hagge bio at about.com Archived 2007-02-18 at the Wayback Machine
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