A pioneering female golfer who won 43 LPGA tournaments, including two majors, and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
JoAnne Carner, affectionately known as "The Great Gundy," is a legendary American golfer who has left an indelible mark on the sport. With 43 victories on the LPGA Tour, she is one of the most successful golfers of all time, and the only woman to have won the U.S. Girls' Junior, U.S. Women's Amateur, and U.S. Women's Open titles.
Born on April 4, 1939, in Kirkland, Washington, JoAnne grew up with a passion for golf. She attended Arizona State University, where she won the national intercollegiate individual golf championship in 1960. During her amateur career, she dominated the sport, accumulating five U.S. Women's Amateur titles between 1957 and 1968, ranking her second only to Glenna Collett Vare.
In 1956, JoAnne won the U.S. Girls' Junior, and in 1966, she needed 5 extra holes to defeat Marlene Stewart Streit in the longest final match in U.S. Women's Amateur history. Her impressive amateur career earned her a spot in the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame in 1969.
JoAnne turned pro in 1969, but not before winning an LPGA Tour event, the Burdines Invitational, as an amateur. This feat would not be repeated until 2012, when 15-year-old Lydia Ko won the CN Canadian Women's Open.
As a professional, JoAnne's greatest victories were her two U.S. Women's Open titles in 1971 and 1976. She led after each round in 1971, winning easily by seven strokes. Her impressive career has led to her induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
JoAnne Carner's achievements have inspired generations of golfers, including Tiger Woods, who is the only man to have won the equivalent three USGA titles. Her legacy extends beyond her impressive career, as she has paved the way for future female golfers to excel in the sport.
As one of the most successful golfers of all time, JoAnne Carner's name is synonymous with excellence, dedication, and sportsmanship. Her contributions to the sport have earned her a permanent place in the history of golf.
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.
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 pioneering female golfer who won 33 LPGA titles, including a major championship, and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame .
77 Years Old
A pioneering female golfer who won numerous tournaments, including the 1968 LPGA Championship, and later became a respected sportscaster.
