American · Torrance, USA · Born 6 January 1957American professional golfer who won 48 LPGA Tour tournaments including three major championships and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame
Nancy Lopez transformed women's golf when she burst onto the LPGA Tour in 1978, winning nine tournaments in her rookie season including five in a row — a record that still stands. She became the dominant personality in women's golf through the late 1970s and 1980s, winning 48 LPGA Tour events and three KPMG Women's PGA Championships. Lopez's charisma, warmth, and prodigious talent made her one of the sport's all-time great ambassadors.
Dominant LPGA Tour player with 48 career wins and charismatic personality
How They Played
Aggressive putting, strong short game, confident approach
Lasting Impact
Hall of Fame golfer who helped popularize women's professional golf
Career Honours
- 3× LPGA Championship winner (1978, 1985, 1989)
- 4× LPGA Player of the Year (1978, 1979, 1985, 1988)
- LPGA Rookie of the Year (1978)
- 48 LPGA Tour victories
- Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year (1978)
American Athletes