Sue Roberts

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Sue Roberts
Personal information
Born (1948-06-22) June 22, 1948 (age 69)
Oak Park, Illinois
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
NationalityFlag of the United States.svg  United States
Career
Turned professional 1969
Retired 1983
Former tour(s) LPGA Tour (1969-1983)
Professional wins 4
Number of wins by tour
LPGA Tour 4
Best results in LPGA major championships
ANA Inspiration T62: 1983
Women's PGA C'ship T6: 1974
U.S. Women's Open T9: 1973
du Maurier Classic T49: 1979

Sue Roberts (born June 22, 1948) is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.

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Roberts won four times on the LPGA Tour [1] between 1974 and 1976. [2]

Professional wins

LPGA Tour wins (4)

No. DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of victoryRunner(s)-up
1July 7, 1974 Niagara Frontier Classic –6 (74-69-70=213)2 strokes Flag of the United States.svg JoAnne Carner
2Sep 2, 1974 Southgate Ladies Open –2 (70-72=142)Tie [1] Flag of the United States.svg Jane Blalock
3Mar 23, 1975 Bing Crosby International Classic –2 (68-74-72=214)3 strokes Flag of the United States.svg Jane Blalock
4May 16, 1976 American Defender Classic –5 (69-72-70=211)1 stroke Flag of the United States.svg JoAnne Carner
Flag of the United States.svg Carole Jo Kabler
Flag of the United States.svg Hollis Stacy
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Whitworth

1 The 1974 Southgate Ladies Open was shortened to 36 holes due to inclement weather. Since a playoff was not possible, Roberts and Jane Blalock were declared co-champions.

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References

  1. ↑ LPGA All-Time Winners List
  2. ↑ LPGA Tournament Chronology 1970-79


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