Donna White

Donna Horton White (born April 7, 1954), née Horton, is an American professional golfer. She played on the LPGA Tour for 15 years from 1977 to 1992.

Early life White was born in Kinston, North Carolina in 1954. She had a successful amateur golf career, and was a semi-finalist in the 1971 U.S. Girls' Junior.

Amateur career White attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. She played for coach Mimi Ryan's Florida Gators women's golf team in Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) competition in 1975 and 1976. During her time as a Gator golfer, she was a four-time collegiate medalist. She graduated from Florida with a bachelor's degree in health and human performance in 1976.

She had success in other events while in college. She had much success at the U.S. Women's Amateur during this era: she was a semi-finalist in 1973, runner-up in 1975, and champion in 1976. She also won the 1976 Trans-National Amateur. Her best finish in a LPGA major was a tie for second in the 1982 U.S. Women's Open. She also finished fourth at the 1984 du Maurier Classic after opening the final round one shot out of the lead. White retired after the 1992 season, with total career winnings of $908,589.

Personal life She married Mike White; he also graduated from University of Florida, where he played baseball, in December 1976. He is a longtime school teacher in Belle Glade and she runs golf operations for Palm Beach County courses.

Awards and honors In 1978, she was inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame as a "Gator Great."

Amateur wins 1976 U.S. Women's Amateur, Trans-National Amateur

Professional wins LPGA Tour wins (3)

LPGA Tour playoff record (1–1)

U.S. national team appearances Amateur Curtis Cup: 1976 (winners) Espirito Santo Trophy: 1976 (winners)