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Jan Stephenson

A Hall of Fame Australian professional golfer known for her three major championship victories and pioneering role as one of the first Australian LPGA stars.
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Jan Stephenson is a Hall of Fame Australian professional golfer born December 22, 1951 in Sydney, Australia. Stephenson is known for her three major championship victories and pioneering role as one of the first Australian LPGA stars. Stephenson has won 16 LPGA Tour titles including three major championships (1981 LPGA Championship, 1982 du Maurier Classic, 1983 U.S. Women's Open). Stephenson was the 1974 Australian Open Champion before joining the LPGA Tour. Stephenson was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2019.

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Origin

Jan Lynn Stephenson was born December 22, 1951 in Sydney, Australia. Stephenson turned professional in 1973 after a successful amateur career in Australia. Stephenson was the 1974 Australian Open Champion before joining the LPGA Tour in 1975.

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Jan Stephenson has won 16 LPGA Tour titles including three major championships. Stephenson was the 1974 Australian Open Champion. Stephenson was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2019.

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"Jan Stephenson has won 16 LPGA Tour titles including three major championships (1981 LPGA Championship, 1982 du Maurier Classic, 1983 U.S. Women's Open). Stephenson was one of the first Australian LPGA stars and helped establish a tradition of Australian women's professional golf at the international level. Stephenson was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2019."

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How many majors did Stephenson win?

Three. Jan Stephenson won three major championships: 1981 LPGA Championship, 1982 du Maurier Classic, and 1983 U.S. Women's Open at Cedar Ridge Country Club. The three major championships established Stephenson among the elite international players of her era.

Was Stephenson an Australian pioneer?

Yes. Jan Stephenson was one of the first Australian LPGA stars and helped establish a tradition of Australian women's professional golf at the international level. Stephenson's success paved the way for subsequent Australian LPGA players including Karrie Webb.

When was Stephenson inducted into the Hall of Fame?

2019. Jan Stephenson was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2019. The induction recognized her three major championships, 16 LPGA Tour victories, and pioneering role as an Australian LPGA star.

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