Jerilyn Britz
Jerilyn Britz (born January 1, 1943) was an American professional golfer on the LPGA Tour. She won the 1979 U.S. Women's Open.
| Jerilyn Britz | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Jerilyn Britz |
| Born | January 1, 1943 Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Career | |
| College | Minnesota State University, Mankato University of New Mexico |
| Turned professional | 1974 |
| Retired | 1999 |
| Former tour(s) | LPGA Tour (1974–99) |
| Professional wins | 2 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| LPGA Tour | 2 |
| Best results in LPGA major championships (wins: 1) | |
| ANA Inspiration | T10: 1986 |
| Women's PGA C'ship | 2nd/T2: 1979, 1981 |
| U.S. Women's Open | Won: 1979 |
| du Maurier Classic | T23: 1988 |
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Britz attended Minnesota State University, Mankato (then called Mankato State University) and the University of New Mexico. She is in the Minnesota State Maverick Athletic Hall of Fame.[1]
Britz spent five years working as a high school teacher and three years as a college instructor[1] before making her LPGA Tour debut at age 31 in 1974.[2]
During her 26-year career on the tour, Britz won twice. Her first win came in 1979 at a major championship, the U.S. Women's Open; the second was at the Mary Kay Classic in Texas in 1980. Britz also had two runner-up finishes in major championships, at the LPGA Championship in 1979 and 1981. Her best finish on the LPGA Tour money list was 14th in 1980, and she played her last tour event in 1999.
Britz finished fifth in the 1980 Women's Superstars competition.[1]
Professional wins
LPGA Tour wins (2)
| Legend |
| LPGA Tour major championships (1) |
| Other LPGA Tour (1) |
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 15, 1979 | U.S. Women's Open | E (70-70-75-69=284) | 2 strokes | Debbie Massey Sandra Palmer |
| 2 | Sep, 28 1980 | Mary Kay Classic | −5 (70-68=139) | Playoff | Nancy Lopez |
LPGA Tour playoff record (1–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1980 | Mary Kay Classic | Nancy Lopez |
Won with birdie on second extra hole |
Major championships
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | Winning score | Margin | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | U.S. Women's Open | E (70-70-75-69=284) | 2 strokes | Debbie Massey, Sandra Palmer |
References
- "Jerilyn Britz". LPGA. Retrieved March 23, 2016.
- Jerilyn Who?
External links
- Jerilyn Britz at the LPGA Tour official site