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Athlete
Nancy Lopez
Famoose for
Winning five consecutive LPGA tournaments in her rookie season.
Five in a row · LPGA Championship
- Born
- 6 January 1957
- Birthplace
- Torrance, United States
More people
Nancy Lopez
Nancy Lopez is an American golfer whose 1978 breakthrough brought exceptional attention to women’s golf.
Early life
New Mexico
Grew up in Roswell and learned golf from her father.
College
Played at the University of Tulsa.
Career
- 1977
Professional start
Turned professional after college.
- 1978
Rookie breakthrough
Won nine LPGA events.
- 1980s–1990s
Established champion
Added major titles and continued tour success.
Achievements
Five in a row
Won five consecutive LPGA tournaments.
LPGA Championship
Won the major three times.
Hall of Fame
Entered the LPGA Hall of Fame.
Beyond golf
Team leadership
Captained the US Solheim Cup team.
Charity
Supported causes including children’s health and hospice care.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Ted Van Pelt. CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
