Sharon Miller | |
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Personal information | |
Full name | Sharon Kay Miller |
Born | Marshall, Michigan | January 13, 1941
Height | 5 ft 3.5 in (1.61 m) |
Sporting nationality | United States |
Career | |
College | Western Michigan University |
Turned professional | 1966 |
Former tour(s) | LPGA Tour (1966-1980) |
Professional wins | 3 |
Number of wins by tour | |
LPGA Tour | 2 |
Other | 1 |
Best results in LPGA major championships | |
Western Open | T8: 1967 |
Titleholders C'ship | 16th: 1972 |
Chevron Championship | CUT: 1984 |
Women's PGA C'ship | T3: 1972 |
U.S. Women's Open | T5: 1976 |
du Maurier Classic | DNP |
Sharon Kay Miller (born January 13, 1941) [1] is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.
Miller was born in Marshall, Michigan. She attended Western Michigan University where she lettered in five sports; golf, tennis, field hockey, basketball, and volleyball. She was inducted into the WMU Hall of Fame in 1991. [2]
Miller won twice on the LPGA Tour, [3] in 1973 and 1974. [4] She also won an unofficial event in 1968. [5]
After retiring from the tour, Miller became a teaching professional.
No. | Date | Tournament | Winning Score | Margin of Victory | Runner-up |
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1 | Oct 28, 1973 | Corpus Christi Civitan Open | -6 (72-68-70=210) | Playoff | Judy Rankin |
2 | Jul 14, 1974 | LPGA Borden Classic | -5 (69-69-73=211) | 1 stroke | Joyce Kazmierski |
LPGA Tour playoff record (1–0)
No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
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1 | 1973 | Corpus Christi Civitan Open | Judy Rankin | Won with birdie on first extra hole |
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