Bonnie Lauer (born February 20, 1951) is an American

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, currently retired from the

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. Lauer graduated cum laude in 1973 from

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, where she won the national individual intercollegiate golf championship that same year. Lauer turned professional in 1975. In 1976, she won the

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award. Lauer had individual victories in both 1977 and 1985. She had her best finish in a major championship at the 1981 U.S. Women's Open where she finished T4 after being tied for the lead after 36 holes.Lauer ties Whitworth, course record
/ref> Lauer was the President of the

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in 1988.

Professional wins

LPGA Tour wins (2)

LPGA Tour playoff record (0–1)

Team appearances

Amateur *

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(representing the United States): 1974 (winners)

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* American female golfers Michigan State Spartans women's golfers LPGA Tour golfers 1951 births Living people {{US-golf-bio-stub