Kathy Postlewait | |
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Personal information | |
Born | Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. | November 11, 1949
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Sporting nationality | United States |
Career | |
College | East Carolina University |
Turned professional | 1972 |
Former tour(s) | LPGA Tour (1974-1999) |
Professional wins | 4 |
Number of wins by tour | |
LPGA Tour | 4 |
Best results in LPGA major championships | |
Chevron Championship | T2: 1990 |
Women's PGA C'ship | T3: 1988 |
U.S. Women's Open | T9: 1987 |
du Maurier Classic | 6th: 1987 |
Kathy Postlewait (born November 11, 1949) is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.
Postlewait won four times on the LPGA Tour [1] between 1983 and 1989. [2]
No. | Date | Tournament | Winning Score | Margin of Victory | Runner-up |
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1 | Oct 2, 1983 | San Jose Classic | −6 (73-72-68=213) | 1 stroke | Charlotte Montgomery |
2 | Feb 1, 1987 | Mazda Classic | −2 (73-72-72-69=286) | Playoff | Betsy King |
3 | Jun 26, 1988 | McDonald's Championship | −8 (69-68-69-70=276) | 1 stroke | Patty Sheehan |
4 | Apr 30, 1989 | Sara Lee Classic | −13 (68-66-69=203) | 1 stroke | Val Skinner |
LPGA Tour playoff record (1–4)
No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
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1 | 1981 | West Virginia Bank Classic | Susie McAllister Penny Pulz Alice Ritzman Hollis Stacy | Stacy won with birdie on first extra hole |
2 | 1982 | Orlando Lady Classic | Patty Sheehan | Sheehan won with par on fourth extra hole |
3 | 1982 | West Virginia LPGA Classic | Hollis Stacy | Lost to par on first extra hole |
4 | 1987 | Mazda Classic | Betsy King | Won with par on first extra hole |
5 | 1988 | USX Golf Classic | Rosie Jones | Lost to birdie on first extra hole |
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