Maria Astrologes | |
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Personal information | |
Full name | Maria Elana Astrologes Combs |
Born | Valparaiso, Indiana, U.S. | August 10, 1951
Sporting nationality | United States |
Career | |
College | San Fernando Valley State College University of New Mexico |
Status | Professional |
Former tour(s) | LPGA Tour (1972-1979) |
Professional wins | 1 |
Number of wins by tour | |
LPGA Tour | 1 |
Best results in LPGA major championships | |
Chevron Championship | CUT: 1985 |
Women's PGA C'ship | T33: 1976 |
U.S. Women's Open | T12: 1975 |
du Maurier Classic | DNP |
Maria Elana Astrologes Combs (born August 10, 1951) [1] is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour. She played under her maiden name, Maria Astrologes, until her marriage in 1979.
No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runners-up |
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1 | May 4, 1975 | Birmingham Classic | −6 (66-74-70=210) | Playoff | JoAnne Carner Judy Rankin |
LPGA Tour playoff record (1–0)
No. | Year | Tournament | Opponents | Result |
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1 | 1975 | Birmingham Classic | JoAnne Carner Judy Rankin | Won with birdie on first extra hole |
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