Sandra Palmer

Sandra Palmer (born March 10, 1943) is an American professional golfer. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1964 and won 19 LPGA Tour events, including two major championships, during her career. She was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2023 and was inducted in 2024.

Early life and amateur career In 1943, Palmer was born in Fort Worth, Texas. However, she grew up (and first played golf) in Bangor, Maine.

She attended North Texas State University where she was a cheerleader and Homecoming Queen. In 1961, she was runner-up at the National Collegiate Championship. While at North Texas State, Palmer joined Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She was a four-time winner of the West Texas Amateur and won the Texas State Amateur in 1963.

Professional career In 1964, Palmer turned professional and became a member of the LPGA Tour. She won 19 events on tour and also several other professional events including some as a senior.

Her two wins in major championships came at the 1972 Titleholders Championship and the 1975 U.S. Women's Open. She topped the money list for 1975 and was awarded the LPGA Player of the Year title. Her ten top-10 finishes on the money list came in ten straight years from 1968 to 1977. She played her last event on the Tour in 1997.

Awards and honors In 1975, Palmer led the LPGA's money list and was LPGA Tour Player of the Year. In 2023, she was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame and was inducted in 2024.

Amateur wins 1963 Texas State Amateur

Professional wins (28) LPGA Tour wins (19) LegendLPGA Tour major championships (2)Other LPGA Tour (17)

LPGA Tour playoff record (4–5)

LPGA majors are shown in bold. Note: Palmer won the Colgate-Dinah Shore Winner's Circle (now known as the Kraft Nabisco Championship) before it became a major championship.

LPGA of Japan Tour wins (2) 1970 Tokai Classic 1973 TV Shizuoka Central Ladies

Other wins (7) 1972 Angelo's Four-Ball Championship (with Jane Blalock) 1973 Angelo's Four-Ball Championship (with Jane Blalock) 1991 Centel Senior Challenge 1992 Centel Senior Challenge 1993 Sprint Senior Challenge 1994 Sprint Senior Challenge 1995 Sprint Senior Challenge

Major championships

Wins (2) YearChampionshipWinning scoreMarginRunners-up 1972 Titleholders Championship −1 (71-68-72-72=283)10 strokes Judy Rankin, Mickey Wright 1975 U.S. Women's Open +7 (78-74-71-72=295)4 strokes JoAnne Carner, Nancy Lopez (a), Sandra Post