A talented golfer who won three LPGA Tour events and was a member of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame, known for her impressive career and contributions to women's golf.
Dawn Coe-Jones is renowned for being the first female Canadian golfer to surpass $1 million in career earnings, marking a significant milestone in the history of Canadian golf. Her impressive career spanning over two decades on the LPGA Tour left an indelible mark on the sport, paving the way for future generations of Canadian female golfers.
Born on October 19, 1960, in Campbell River, British Columbia, Coe-Jones grew up in Lake Cowichan on Vancouver Island. Her introduction to golf began as a teenager, working at March Meadows Golf Course in Honeymoon Bay. Her outstanding amateur career was marked by back-to-back wins in the B.C. Junior tournament in 1978 and 1979, followed by victories in the B.C. Amateur in 1982 and 1983. She crowned her 1983 season with the Canadian Women's Amateur title and won NCAA all-American honors at Lamar University.
Coe-Jones' professional career took off when she won her first LPGA title at the Women's Kemper Open in 1992, accompanied by her childhood friend and caddie, Kelly Feltrin. This triumph was followed by wins at the 1994 LPGA Palm Beach Classic and the 1995 Tournament of Champions. Her remarkable career on the LPGA Tour spanned from 1984 to 2008, during which she claimed three tournament titles and earned over $3 million in career earnings.
Coe-Jones married Jimmy Jones in November 1992 and competed under her married name, Dawn Coe-Jones, for the remainder of her career. The couple resided in Tampa, Florida, after moving from Texas in 1992.
Dawn Coe-Jones' remarkable career and achievements have earned her a place in the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. Her trailblazing journey has inspired countless Canadian female golfers, leaving a lasting impact on the sport. Coe-Jones' legacy continues to inspire future generations of golfers, solidifying her position as a Canadian golfing icon.
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Australian golfer who dominated the LPGA Tour in the 1990s and early 2000s, winning 41 tournaments including seven majors. She is one of the greatest female golfers of all time.
75 Years Old
A pioneering female golfer who won 31 LPGA tournaments, including six majors, and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
69 Years Old
A trailblazing golfer with 48 LPGA victories, including three majors, and a charismatic sportscaster who paved the way for women in golf.
69 Years Old
A pioneering female golfer who won 35 LPGA titles, including six majors, and was a key figure in the growth of women's golf in the 1980s and 1990s.
69 Years Old
A pioneering female golfer who won 33 LPGA titles, including a major championship, and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame .
