Kathy Whitworth, winningest golfer in history, dies at 83

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Kathy Whitworth set a benchmark in golf no one has ever touched, whether it was Sam Snead or Tiger Woods, Mickey Wright or Annika Sorenstam. Her 88 victories are the most by any player on a single professional tour.

Published 3 months ago · Los Angeles, United States

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Times of India

Kathy Whitworth: First woman golfer to earn $1 million dies at 83

Kathy Whitworth, America's most decorated professional golfer, died at the age of 83, according to the Ladies Professional Golf Association. Throughout her career, Whitworth won 88 professional tournaments, including six major championships.

3 months ago·Mumbai, India

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BBC News

Kathy Whitworth: Golfer who broke record for wins dies at 83

Over a long career, Kathy Whitworth captured 88 professional titles - more than any other golfer.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Tributes paid after death of LPGA record-holder Kathy Whitworth

Kathy Whitworth won 88 titles, the most on any professional tour and Sweden’s Annika Sörenstam said: ‘A total class act, she will be sorely missed’

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Kathy Whitworth, winningest pro golfer in history, dead at 83

By Rory Carroll - Kathy Whitworth, whose 88 LPGA Tour victories are the most ever by a player on a pro tour, passed away suddenly on Saturday while celebrating Christmas Eve with family and friends, her longtime partner Bettye Odle said. She was 83. "It is with a heart full of love that we let everyone know of the passing of the winningest golf professional ever, Kathy Whitworth," Odle

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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