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Betty Burfeindt

b. 1945

Professional golfer

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About Betty Burfeindt

Born 1945. Betty Burfeindt is an American golfer.

Betty Burfeindt (born July 20, 1945) is an American professional golfer. She played on the LPGA Tour.

Career In 1945, Burfeindt was born in New York City, New York. She attended Cortland State University in New York. Her rookie season on tour was in 1969. Although just in height, she was one of the longest hitters on the LPGA Tour in the 1970s. and her last was her only major championship, the LPGA Championship in 1976, in which she finished one stroke ahead of runner-up Judy Rankin. Her two best years were 1972 and 1973 with consecutive fourth-place finishes on the money list. Burfeindt's last season on tour was 1981.

Professional wins (4) LPGA Tour wins (4) LegendLPGA Tour major championships (1)Other LPGA Tour (3)

LPGA Tour playoff record (0–2)

Major championship Wins (1) YearChampionship54 holesWinning scoreTo parMarginRunner-up 1976 LPGA Championship 1 stroke lead 71-72-73-71=287−51 stroke Judy Rankin

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Important facts

Born
20 July 1945, New York City
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Golfer
Nationality
United States

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Betty Burfeindt?

professional golfer

When was Betty Burfeindt born?

Betty Burfeindt was born on 20 July 1945 in New York City.

What is Betty Burfeindt's occupation?

Betty Burfeindt is a golfer.

What nationality is Betty Burfeindt?

Betty Burfeindt is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Betty Burfeindt

· Wikidata: Q4898772

· DBpedia: Betty Burfeindt

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