Jan Ferraris
| Jan Ferraris | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Janis Jean Ferraris | ||
| Born | June 2, 1947 | ||
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) | ||
| Sporting nationality |  United States | ||
| Residence | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | ||
| Career | |||
| College | Odessa College | ||
| Status | Professional | ||
| Former tour | LPGA Tour (1966-1983) | ||
| Professional wins | 3 | ||
| Number of wins by tour | |||
| LPGA Tour | 2 | ||
| LPGA of Japan Tour | 1 | ||
| Best results in LPGA major championships | |||
| Western Open | T11: 1967 | ||
| Titleholders C'ship | 23rd: 1966 | ||
| Chevron Championship | CUT: 1983 | ||
| Women's PGA C'ship | T14: 1975 | ||
| U.S. Women's Open | T18: 1966 | ||
| du Maurier Classic | T28: 1980 | ||
| Achievements and awards | |||
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Janis Jean Ferraris (born June 2, 1947)[1] is an American professional golfer. She played on the LPGA Tour.
Career
[edit]Ferraris won the 1963 U.S. Girls' Junior[2] and the Women's Western Junior in 1963 and 1964. She was LPGA Rookie of the Year in 1966.[3]
Ferraris won twice on the LPGA Tour, in 1971 and 1972.[4][5]
Awards and honors
[edit]In 1966, she earned LPGA Rookie of the Year honors.
Amateur wins
[edit]- 1963 U.S. Girls' Junior,[2] Women's Western Junior
- 1964 Women's Western Junior
Professional wins (3)
[edit]LPGA Tour wins (2)
[edit]| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 21, 1971 | Orange Blossom Classic | +2 (72-72-74=218) | 1 stroke |  Sandra Haynie Betsy Rawls |
| 2 | Jul 30, 1972 | Lady Pepsi Open | +5 (72-74-75=221) | 1 stroke | Betty Burfeindt |
LPGA Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1969 | Tournament of Champs | Carol Mann |
Lost to par on first extra hole |
LPGA of Japan Tour wins (1)
[edit]- 1973 LPGA Japan Classic
References
[edit]- ↑ Elliott, Len; Kelly, Barbara (1976). Who's Who in Golf. New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House. p. 62. ISBN 0-87000-225-2.
- 1 2 1963 U.S. Girls' Junior
- ↑ "Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie Of The Year Winners". LPGA. Archived from the original on June 29, 2011.
- ↑ "LPGA All-Time Winners List" (PDF). LPGA. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 29, 2010.
- ↑ "LPGA Tournament Chronology 1970-1979" (PDF). LPGA. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 2, 2010.
External links
[edit]- Jan Ferraris at the LPGA Tour official site
- Jan Ferraris at the Legends Tour former site
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