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Murle Breer

b. 1939

Professional golfer

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About Murle Breer

Born 1939. Murle Breer is an American golfer.

Murle MacKenzie Lindstrom Breer (born January 20, 1939) is an American professional golfer best known for winning the 1962 U.S. Women's Open. She competed as Murle MacKenzie until her first marriage in 1961, then as Murle Lindstrom until her second marriage in 1969.

Career Breer was born in St. Petersburg, Florida. She joined the LPGA Tour in 1958. Her first Tour victory came in a major championship in 1962, when she defeated Jo Ann Prentice and Ruth Jessen by one stroke in the U.S. Women's Open which was held at the Dunes Golf Club in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Breer enjoyed three more Tour victories in the 1960s and one mixed team win in the 1970s. She retired as a touring professional in 1984.

For more than two decades, Breer has run a golf school at High Hampton Inn Country Club in western North Carolina.

Personal life She and husband, Robert, an aeronautical engineer, have two daughters, Tracy and Vicki.

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

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Other wins 1979 JCPenney Mixed Team Classic (with Dave Eichelberger)

Major championships Wins (1) YearChampionshipWinning scoreMarginRunners-up 1962 U.S. Women's Open +13 (78-74-76-73=301)2 strokes Ruth Jessen, Jo Ann Prentice

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Murle MacKenzie, Murle Lindstrom, Murle MacKenzie Lindstrom Breer

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Murle Breer?

professional golfer

When was Murle Breer born?

Murle Breer was born on 20 January 1939 in St. Petersburg.

What is Murle Breer's occupation?

Murle Breer is a golfer.

What nationality is Murle Breer?

Murle Breer is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Murle Breer

Β· Wikidata: Q369731

Β· DBpedia: Murle Breer

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