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Judy Rankin

A Hall of Fame American professional golfer known for her dominant 1976-1977 LPGA seasons and her successful broadcasting career.
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Judy Rankin is a Hall of Fame American professional golfer born February 18, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri. Rankin is known for her dominant 1976-1977 LPGA seasons and her successful broadcasting career. Rankin won 26 LPGA Tour titles. Rankin was the LPGA Tour money leader in 1976 (becoming the first LPGA player to surpass $100,000 in single-season earnings) and 1977. Rankin captained the U.S. Solheim Cup team to victory in 1996 and 1998. Rankin was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2000.

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"Rankin dominated '76-'77."
"Two-time Solheim Cup captain."
"Broadcasting career."

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Origin

Judith Torluemke Rankin was born February 18, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri. Rankin turned professional in 1962 at age 17. Rankin established herself on the LPGA Tour throughout the 1960s.

Rules & Context

Judy Rankin has won 26 LPGA Tour titles. Rankin was the LPGA Tour money leader in 1976 and 1977. Rankin captained the U.S. Solheim Cup team to victory in 1996 and 1998. Rankin was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2000.

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"Judy Rankin was the LPGA Tour money leader in 1976 (becoming the first LPGA player to surpass $100,000 in single-season earnings) and 1977. Rankin won 26 LPGA Tour titles. Rankin captained the U.S. Solheim Cup team to victory in 1996 and 1998. Rankin was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2000."

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 1976 money milestone?

First LPGA player over $100,000. Judy Rankin became the first LPGA Tour player to surpass $100,000 in single-season earnings in 1976. The milestone marked an important moment in the financial development of women's professional golf and established Rankin among the elite LPGA players of the 1970s.

Did Rankin captain the Solheim Cup?

Yes, twice as winning captain. Judy Rankin captained the U.S. Solheim Cup team to victory in 1996 at St Pierre and 1998 at Muirfield Village. The back-to-back winning captaincies established Rankin among the most successful Solheim Cup captains in U.S. history.

What's Rankin's broadcasting career?

Long ABC and ESPN run. Judy Rankin has had a long broadcasting career covering golf for ABC and ESPN. Rankin's broadcasting work has spanned multiple decades and made her one of the most familiar voices in women's professional golf coverage.

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