Mary Mills

Mary Mills (born January 19, 1940) is an American former professional golfer. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1962 and won three major championships and nine LPGA Tour victories in all.

Amateur career Mills was born in Laurel, Mississippi. She began playing golf at age 11 and her instructor was Johnny Revolta, an 18-time PGA Tour winner and PGA Championship victor. She won the Mississippi State Amateur eight consecutive years starting in 1954, and won the Gulf Coast Amateur twice. She was also medalist in the U.S. Girls' Junior, Western Junior, and the National Collegiate Championship. She attended Millsaps College where she was the No. 1 golfer – on the men's team – all four years.

Professional career Mills turned pro and joined the LPGA Tour in 1962, and earned LPGA Rookie of the Year honors. She posted multiple wins in three different seasons on tour, and was in the top-10 on the money list five times, with a high finish of sixth in 1973. She won the U.S. Women's Open in 1963 and the LPGA Championship in 1964 and 1973. She finished in the top ten on the money list four times, with her best finish being sixth place in 1973. She continued playing a full LPGA Tour schedule into the 1980s. She also continued her education. A philosophy major at Millsaps, she returned to school in the 1990s to earn a master's degree in landscape architecture from Florida International University. She puts that degree to use these days designing golf courses. She is also a well-regarded golf instructor.

Professional wins LPGA Tour wins (9) LegendLPGA Tour major championships (3)Other LPGA Tour (6)

LPGA Tour playoff record (1–1) Sources:

Major championships Wins (3) YearChampionshipWinning scoreMarginRunner(s)-up 1963 U.S. Women's Open −3 (71-70-75-73=289)3 strokes Sandra Haynie, Louise Suggs 1964 LPGA Championship −6 (68-69-72-69=278)2 strokes Mickey Wright 1973 LPGA Championship −4 (73-73-72-70=288)1 stroke Betty Burfeindt