Debbie Massey (born November 5, 1950) is an American professional golfer.
Before joining the LPGA Tour, Massey worked as a skiing instructor.[1] She was LPGA rookie of the year in 1977.
Massey won three events on the LPGA Tour, not including back-to-back victories in the Women's British Open, which is now one of the LPGA's major championships.
Amateur wins
- 1972 Women's Western Amateur
- 1974 Canadian Women's Amateur
- 1975 Canadian Women's Amateur, South Atlantic Amateur, Eastern Amateur, Women's Western Amateur
- 1976 Canadian Women's Amateur
Professional wins
LPGA Tour wins (3)
No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Nov 3, 1977 | Mizuno Japan Classic | −2 (72-73-75=220) | 6 strokes | ![]() |
2 | Oct 7, 1979 | Wheeling Classic | +3 (75-71-73=219) | Playoff | ![]() |
3 | Nov 4, 1990 | Mazda Japan Classic | −11 (69-64=133) | 3 strokes | ![]() ![]() |
LPGA Tour playoff record (1–3)
No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1979 | Wheeling Classic | ![]() |
Won with par on first extra hole |
2 | 1980 | Coca-Cola Classic | ![]() |
Lost to par on first extra hole |
3 | 1983 | West Virginia LPGA Classic | ![]() ![]() |
Miller won with birdie on fourth extra hole Massey eliminated by birdie on third hole |
4 | 1986 | Lady Keystone Open | ![]() ![]() |
Inkster won with par on first extra hole |
Ladies European Tour wins (2)
U.S. national team appearances
Amateur
- Curtis Cup: 1974 (winners), 1976 (winners)
- Espirito Santo Trophy: 1974 (winners), 1976 (winners)
References
- ^ "Skier leads women's 'Masters'". St. Petersburg Times. May 7, 1976. p. 2C.
External links
- Debbie Massey at the LPGA Tour official site
- Debbie Massey at the Legends Tour official site (also at former site)
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