American · San Jose, USA · Born 27 October 1956American professional golfer who won 6 major championships and 35 LPGA Tour titles during her distinguished career from 1980 to 1997.
Patty Sheehan is a Hall of Fame American golfer who won six Major championships including two US Women's Opens and four LPGA Championships. Known for her consistent ball-striking and competitive spirit, Sheehan was one of the dominant players on the LPGA Tour throughout the 1980s and early 1990s. Her recovery from a first-round 66 at the 1992 US Open, where she had previously led by nine shots before losing, is one of women's golf's most dramatic comebacks.
Six major championships and consistent LPGA Tour excellence
How They Played
Precise iron play, excellent short game, and mental toughness
Lasting Impact
One of the greatest female golfers of the 1980s and 1990s, known for her longevity and clutch performances
Career Honours
- LPGA Player of the Year (1983)
- Byron Nelson Award (1984)
- Vare Trophy (1984)
American Athletes