Mary Lou Crocker
Professional golfer
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| Intro | Professional golfer | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| was | Athlete Golfer | |
| Work field | Sports | |
| Gender |
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| Birth | 17 September 1944, Louisville, USA | |
| Death | 27 January 2016 (aged 71 years) | |
| Star sign | Virgo |
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Biography
Mary Lou Daniel Crocker (September 17, 1944 – January 27, 2016) was an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour. She also played under her maiden name, Mary Lou Daniel.
Daniel won the U.S. Girls' Junior in 1962. In 1962, she was named Kentucky Female Amateur Athlete-of-the-Year.
Crocker was the first woman to attend the University of Kentucky on a men's scholarship.
Crocker won once on the LPGA Tour in 1973.
Amateur wins (2)
- 1962 U.S. Girls' Junior, Western Girls' Junior
Professional wins (1)
LPGA Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 8, 1973 | MARC Equity Classic | −9 (70-72-68=210) | 4 strokes | Jane Blalock |
- LPGA Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1976 | Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Classic | JoAnne Carner Sandra Palmer Michelle Walker | Palmer won with birdie on third extra hole Crocker and Walker eliminated with par on first hole |