Sandra Spuzich (April 3, 1937 – October 6, 2015) was an American professional golfer who played on the

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in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Spuzich was born in

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, of Polish, Serbian, Macedonian and Lebanese descent. She was an amateur golfer and elementary school teacher when she decided to turn professional in 1962. Her first win came at the 1966 U.S. Women's Open by one stroke over

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and two strokes over

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. The tournament was held at

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– the first major championship played there. In 1982 at the age of 45, Spuzich became the oldest player to win two LPGA Tour events in the same year when she won the

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followed by the Mary Kay Classic. Spuzich died in Indianapolis on October 6, 2015. Her life partner was fellow LPGA golfer Joyce Kazmierski.

Professional wins

LPGA Tour wins (7)

LPGA Tour playoff record (2–2)

Other wins (1)

*1966 Haig & Haig Scotch Foursome (with Jack Rule, Jr.)

Major championships

Wins (1)

References

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