Susie McAllister

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Susie McAllister
Personal information
Full nameMary H. McAllister
Born (1947-08-27) August 27, 1947 (age 77)
Beaumont, Texas
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Sporting nationalityFlag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Spouse Gary Morton
Career
College Lamar University
Turned professional1971
Former tour(s) LPGA Tour
Professional wins1
Number of wins by tour
LPGA Tour1
Best results in LPGA major championships
Chevron Championship T20: 1983
Women's PGA C'ship T12: 1976
U.S. Women's Open 4th: 1976
du Maurier Classic T33: 1982

Mary H. "Susie" McAllister (born August 27, 1947) [1] is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.

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McAllister won once on the LPGA Tour [2] in 1975. [3]

She was married to comedian Gary Morton from 1996 until his death in 1999. [4]

Professional wins

LPGA Tour wins (1)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory
Runner-up
1Jul 6, 1975 Wheeling Ladies Classic −4 (72-70-70=212)1 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Jan Ferraris

LPGA Tour playoff record (0–1)

No.YearTournamentOpponentsResult
1 1981 West Virginia Bank Classic Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Postlewait
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Penny Pulz
Flag of the United States.svg Alice Ritzman
Flag of the United States.svg Hollis Stacy
Stacy won with birdie on first extra hole

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References

  1. Elliott, Len; Barbara Kelly (1976). Who's Who in Golf . New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House. p.  130. ISBN   0-87000-225-2.
  2. LPGA All-Time Winners List
  3. LPGA Tournament Chronology 1970–79
  4. "Gary Morton, 74, Producer for Lucille Ball". The New York Times . Reuters. April 1, 1999.