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Shelley Hamlin

1949 – 2018

Professional golfer

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About Shelley Hamlin

Lived 1949 – 2018 (aged 69). Shelley Hamlin was an American golfer.

Shelley Lee Hamlin (May 28, 1949 – October 15, 2018) was an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.

Career Hamlin was born in San Mateo, California. As an amateur golfer, she won the first four California Women's Amateur Championships (1967–1970). She played at Stanford University and won the 1971 national individual intercollegiate golf championship. She played on the 1968 and 1970 Curtis Cup teams and the 1966 and 1968 Espirito Santo Trophy teams. In 1969, she lost in the finals of the U.S. Women's Amateur to Catherine Lacoste.

Hamlin turned professional in 1972 and joined the LPGA Tour. She won three times on the LPGA Tour between 1978 and 1993.

Hamlin was inducted into the Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame in 1971.

Death Hamlin died on October 15, 2018, at age 69 from breast cancer.

Amateur wins 1967 California Women's Amateur 1968 California Women's Amateur 1969 California Women's Amateur 1970 California Women's Amateur 1971 AIAW National Collegiate Championship

Professional wins (5) LPGA Tour wins (3)

LPGA of Japan Tour wins (1) 1975 Japan Classic

Legends Tour wins (1) 2002 Fidelity Investments Classic

U.S. national team appearances Amateur Curtis Cup: 1968 (winners), 1970 (winners) Espirito Santo Trophy: 1966 (winners), 1968 (winners)

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Education
Stanford University
Awards
Heather Farr Player Award; William and Mousie Powell Award

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Shelley Hamlin?

professional golfer (1949-2018)

When was Shelley Hamlin born?

Shelley Hamlin was born on 28 May 1949 in San Mateo.

When did Shelley Hamlin die?

Shelley Hamlin died on 15 October 2018.

What was Shelley Hamlin's occupation?

Shelley Hamlin was a golfer.

What nationality was Shelley Hamlin?

Shelley Hamlin was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Shelley Hamlin

· Wikidata: Q7493782

· DBpedia: Shelley Hamlin

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