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Sally Little

A South African professional golfer known for her two major championship victories and consistent LPGA Tour play during the 1980s.
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Sally Little is a South African professional golfer born October 12, 1951 in Cape Town, South Africa. Little is known for her two major championship victories and consistent LPGA Tour play during the 1980s. Little won the 1980 LPGA Championship at Jack Nicklaus Golf Center and the 1988 du Maurier Classic. Little has won 15 LPGA Tour titles. Little was one of the most successful international LPGA players of her era. Little is the daughter of Robert Little and the wife of LPGA architect Pete Hayes.

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Origin

Sally Little was born October 12, 1951 in Cape Town, South Africa. Little turned professional in 1971 and developed her game on the LPGA Tour throughout the 1970s.

Rules & Context

Sally Little has won 15 LPGA Tour titles including two major championships (1980 LPGA Championship and 1988 du Maurier Classic). Little was one of the most successful international LPGA players of her era.

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"Sally Little won the 1980 LPGA Championship at Jack Nicklaus Golf Center and the 1988 du Maurier Classic. Little has won 15 LPGA Tour titles. Little was one of the most successful international LPGA players of her era and one of the first South African women to win major championships."

Frequently Asked Questions

How many majors did Little win?

Two. Sally Little won two major championships: 1980 LPGA Championship and 1988 du Maurier Classic. The two major championships established Little among the elite international LPGA players of the 1980s.

Where is Little from?

Cape Town, South Africa. Sally Little was born October 12, 1951 in Cape Town, South Africa. Little was one of the first South African women to find major championship success on the LPGA Tour.

How many LPGA wins for Little?

Fifteen. Sally Little has won 15 LPGA Tour titles throughout her career. The 15 victories include two major championships and established Little as one of the most consistent LPGA players of the 1980s.

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