Kathy Ahern
 Ahern in 1972 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Kathy Ahern |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Born | May 7, 1949 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | July 6, 1996 (aged 47) Fountain Hills, Arizona, U.S. |
| Career | |
| Sport | Golf |
| Turned professional | 1967 |
| Former tour | LPGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 3 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| LPGA Tour | 3 |
| Best results in LPGA major championships (wins: 1) | |
| Western Open | 24th: 1967 |
| Titleholders C'ship | DNP |
| Chevron Championship | DNP |
| Women's PGA C'ship | Won: 1972 |
| U.S. Women's Open | T2: 1972 |
| du Maurier Classic | DNP |
Kathy Ahern (May 7, 1949 – July 6, 1996) was an American professional golfer on the LPGA Tour.
Career
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ahern was raised in Dallas, Texas, and won the Texas women's public links title at age 15 in 1964. She joined the LPGA Tour direct from high school in 1967 and won three events, including one major title, the LPGA Championship in 1972.
Ahern's first win came at the Southgate Ladies Open in August 1970, and the last at George Washington Classic in July 1972. She was also a runner-up at the U.S. Women's Open in 1972, the week before her final win. Ahern played little in the 1980s, but remained a presence around the tour and sometimes caddied for Sherri Turner.
Death
After a five-year battle against breast cancer, Ahern died at age 47 at her mother's home in Fountain Hills, Arizona, northeast of Phoenix. At the time of her death, she was a resident of Greenville, South Carolina.
Professional wins
LPGA Tour wins (3)
| Legend |
|---|
| LPGA Tour major championships (1) |
| Other LPGA Tour (2) |
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | To par | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 23, 1970 | Southgate Ladies Open | 72-72-67=211 | −5 | 3 strokes |  Judy Rankin |
| 2 | Jun 11, 1972 | Eve-LPGA Championship | 75-73-76-69=293 | +1 | 6 strokes | Jane Blalock |
| 3 | Jul 9, 1972 | George Washington Classic | 78-68-67=213 | −6 | 1 stroke | Sandra Haynie |
Major championships
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | Winning score | Margin | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Eve-LPGA Championship | +1 (75-73-76-69=293) | 6 strokes | Jane Blalock |
References
- 1 2 3 4 Dorman, Larry (July 9, 1996). "Kathy Ahern, 47; Started L.P.G.A. career at 17". The New York Times. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
- 1 2 3 "Kathy Ahern: Former pro golfer; helped fellow players". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Associated Press. July 9, 1996. p. B4.
- ↑ "1972 LPGA champion Ahern loses battle with cancer at 47". Los Angeles Times. July 9, 1996. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
- ↑ "LPGA All-Time Winners List" (PDF). LPGA. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 29, 2010.
- ↑ "LPGA Tournament Chronology 1970-1979" (PDF). LPGA. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 2, 2010.
- ↑ "Kathy Ahern wins Eve LPGA by six strokes". Wilmington Morning Star. North Carolina. UPI. June 12, 1972. p. 16.
- ↑ "First win for Ahern; shoots 67". Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington. Associated Press. August 24, 1970. p. 13.
- ↑ "Women's golf". Spokane Daily Chronicle. Washington. July 10, 1972. p. 17.
- ↑ "Finishing 71 brings victory to Susie Maxwell Berning". Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington. Associated Press. July 3, 1972. p. 10.
- 1 2 3 "Former pro golfer Kathy Ahern dies at 47 of breast cancer". Deseret News. Salt Lake City, Utah. Associated Press. July 9, 1996. p. D4.
External links
- Texas Golf Association Archived June 17, 2018, at the Wayback Machine – Kathy Ahern
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