Bea Barrett

Beatrice Emma (Barrett) Altmeyer (November 15, 1916 – August 26, 2002) was an American amateur golfer.

Career Barrett was born in Chicago, Illinois. In 1938, she won the Women's Western Open, now considered an LPGA major championship. She won ten Minnesota state golf tournaments between 1933 and 1962, competing under both her maiden and married names.

Personal life She died in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

Awards and honors In 1989, Altmeyer was elected to the Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame.

Tournament wins (11) this list may be incomplete 1933 Minnesota Women's State Match Play Championship 1937 Minnesota Women's State Match Play Championship 1938 Women's Western Open 1946 Minnesota Women's State Match Play Championship 1947 Minnesota Women's State Match Play Championship, Minnesota Women's State Amateur Championship 1950 Minnesota Women's State Amateur Championship 1958 Minnesota Women's State Match Play Championship, Minnesota Women's State Amateur Championship 1961 Minnesota Women's State Match Play Championship 1962 Minnesota Women's State Amateur Championship

Major championships

Wins (1) YearChampionshipWinning scoreRunner-up 1938 Women's Western Open 6 & 4 Helen Hofmann