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Marilynn Smith

A Hall of Fame American professional golfer known as one of 13 LPGA founding members and her 21 LPGA Tour titles.
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Marilynn Smith was a Hall of Fame American professional golfer born April 13, 1929 in Topeka, Kansas (died April 9, 2019). Smith was one of 13 founding members of the LPGA Tour in 1950. Smith won 21 LPGA Tour titles including the 1963 and 1964 Titleholders Championship (a major championship at the time). Smith was inducted into the LPGA Hall of Fame in 2006 and the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2006. Smith was particularly active in promoting women's professional golf throughout her career.

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Origin

Marilynn Louise Smith was born April 13, 1929 in Topeka, Kansas. Smith attended the University of Kansas and was a three-time Kansas Women's Amateur Champion. Smith turned professional in 1949 and was one of 13 founding members of the LPGA Tour in 1950.

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Marilynn Smith has won 21 LPGA Tour titles including two major championships (1963 and 1964 Titleholders Championship). Smith was one of 13 founding members of the LPGA Tour in 1950. Smith was inducted into the LPGA Hall of Fame in 2006 and the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2006.

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"Marilynn Smith was one of 13 founding members of the LPGA Tour in 1950. Smith won 21 LPGA Tour titles including the 1963 and 1964 Titleholders Championship (a major championship at the time). Smith was inducted into the LPGA Hall of Fame and World Golf Hall of Fame in 2006. Smith was particularly active in promoting women's professional golf throughout her career."

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Was Smith an LPGA founder?

One of 13. Marilynn Smith was one of 13 founding members of the LPGA Tour in 1950. The LPGA founding members helped establish women's professional golf in the United States. Smith was particularly active in promoting and developing the LPGA Tour throughout her career.

What majors did Smith win?

Two Titleholders. Marilynn Smith won the 1963 and 1964 Titleholders Championship, which was a major championship at the time. The back-to-back victories established Smith among the elite LPGA players of the early 1960s.

When was Smith inducted into the Hall of Fame?

2006. Marilynn Smith was inducted into the LPGA Hall of Fame in 2006 and the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2006. The induction recognized her 21 LPGA Tour victories, two major championships, and her pioneering role as a founder of the LPGA Tour.

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