Amy Alcott

Amy Alcott (born February 22, 1956) is an American professional golfer and golf course designer. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1975, and won five major championships and 29 LPGA Tour events in all. She is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. She was a part of the architectural team that designed the golf course for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Early life Alcott was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and is Jewish.

She won the U.S. Girls' Junior in 1973, She turned pro in 1975 at age 18, directly upon graduating from Palisades High School in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles.

Professional career Alcott's first victory came in her third start as a professional at the Orange Blossom Classic on the LPGA Tour. She went on to be named LPGA Tour Rookie of the Year.

Alcott's first major championship victory came at the 1979 Peter Jackson Classic (later renamed the du Maurier Classic). She went on to win the U.S. Women's Open in 1980 and the Nabisco Dinah Shore in three times, in 1983, 1988, and 1991. The 1991 Nabisco Dinah Shore was her final victory on the LPGA Tour. After her win at the 1988 Dinah Shore, Alcott initiated what is now a tradition of the winner leaping into Poppie's Pond to celebrate.

That win was the 29th of her career.

From 2002 to 2004, the Office Depot Championship Hosted by Amy Alcott was a part of the LPGA Tour.

Following the end of her touring days, Alcott started working in golf course design and also hosted a satellite radio program. She has written an instructional book and taped an instructional video.

In July 2007, Alcott accepted the position as girls' golf coach at Harvard-Westlake School in North Hollywood, California.

Professional wins (33) LPGA Tour wins (29) LegendLPGA Tour major championships (5)Other LPGA Tour (24)

1Co-sanctioned by the LPGA of Japan Tour

LPGA Tour playoff record (4–5)

LPGA of Japan Tour wins (3) 1979 Mizuno Japan Classic1 1980 Pioneer Cup 1981 Mitsukoshi Ladies Open 1Co-sanctioned by the LPGA Tour

Other wins (2) 1981 Mr. Goodwrench Invitational (with Larry Nelson) 1986 Mazda Champions (with Bob Charles)

Legends Tour wins (1) 2019 ANA Inspiration Legends Day

Major championships Wins (5) YearChampionshipWinning scoreMarginRunner(s)-up 1979 Peter Jackson Classic −7 (75-70-70-70=285) 3 strokes Nancy Lopez 1980 U.S. Women's Open −4 (70-70-68-72=280) 9 strokes Hollis Stacy 1983 Nabisco Dinah Shore −6 (70-70-70-72=282) 2 strokes Beth Daniel, Kathy Whitworth 1988 Nabisco Dinah Shore −14 (71-66-66-71=274) 2 strokes Colleen Walker 1991 Nabisco Dinah Shore −15 (67-70-68-68=273) 8 strokes Dottie Mochrie

Results timeline Results not in chronological order before 2015. Tournament 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015ANA InspirationCUTCUTCUTWomen's PGA ChampionshipU.S. Women's OpenWomen's British Open ^The Evian Championship ^^ ^ The Women's British Open replaced the du Maurier Classic as an LPGA major in 2001. ^^ The Evian Championship was added as a major in 2013.

CUT = missed the half-way cut. WD = withdrew "T" = tied

Summary Most consecutive cuts made – 31 (1983 Nabisco Dinah Shore – 1990 U.S. Women's Open) Longest streak of top-10s – 5 (1979 du Maurier Classic – 1981 LPGA)

Team appearances Professional Handa Cup (representing the United States): 2006 (winners), 2007 (winners), 2008 (winners), 2009 (winners), 2010 (winners)