Sally Sessions

Sally Sessions (February 22, 1923 – December 23, 1966) was an American golfer. Sessions tied for second place in the 1947 U.S. Women's Open as an amateur, and was one of the 13 founders of the LPGA Tour in 1950.

Early life and education Sessions was born on February 22, 1923, and attended North Muskegon High School in the late 1930s. She was a tennis player in high school, winning a Michigan novice state championship when she was 16 years old; she also played basketball and softball.

Career Later, Sessions decided to pursue golf exclusively. She won a state junior title in 1941. Two years later, Sessions earned a Michigan state championship, and tied for fifth at the 1946 Titleholders Championship.

In 1947, Sessions competed in national events while retaining her amateur status. Sessions became the Mexican Open champion later in the year, In 1949, Sessions had her highest tournament finish as a professional: fifth place at the All American Open. Ill from leukemia that had not been diagnosed, she stopped playing professionally after that season. Sessions was a Wilson Sporting Goods staff professional, touring the U.S. to take part in golf clinics for the company.

In 2023, as one of the founding LPGA members, she was announced for the Class of 2024 at the World Golf Hall of Fame.