Kathy Guadagnino Explained

Kathy Guadagnino
Fullname:Kathy Baker Guadagnino
Birth Date:20 March 1961
Birth Place:Albany, New York, U.S.
College:University of Tulsa
South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary
Yearpro:1983
Extour:LPGA Tour (1983-1999)
Prowins:2
Lpgawins:2
Majorwins:1
Nabisco:T11: 1989
Lpga:T26: 1995
Wusopen:Won: 1985
Dumaurier:T8: 1993

Kathy Guadagnino (born March 20, 1961) is an American professional golfer. Up to 1987, she played under her maiden name of Kathy Baker.

Career

She was born in Albany, New York. She attended the University of Tulsa and South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary and was the low amateur at the 1983 Nabisco Dinah Shore.[1] In 1982, while attending Tulsa, Guadagnino won the inaugural NCAA individual title, while leading her team to both the AIAW and NCAA national titles.

She joined the LPGA Tour and in 1985, she was a surprise winner of the U.S. Women's Open at Baltusrol Golf Club.[2] [3] Guadagnino's only other LPGA Tour title came at the Konica San Jose Classic in 1988. Her best money list finish was 13th in 1985; she retired from the tour after the 1999 season.

Amateur wins

this list may be incomplete

Professional wins

LPGA Tour wins (2)

Legend
LPGA Tour major championships (1)
Other LPGA Tour (1)
No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin
of victory
Runner-up
1Jul 14, 1985U.S. Women's Open−8 (70-72-68-70=280)3 strokes Judy Clark
2Oct 2, 1988Konica San Jose Classic−9 (69-71-67=207)1 stroke Cathy Marino

Major championships

Wins (1)

U.S. national team appearances

Amateur

1982 (winners)

1982 (winners)

Notes and References

  1. News: Scoreboard:Dinah Shore . Spokane Chronicle . Associated Press . April 4, 1983 . 17.
  2. Opening in high style . Sports Illustrated . McDermott . Barry . July 22, 1985 . 28.
  3. News: Baker shakes off pressure to win Open . Eugene Register-Guard . Jenkins . Sally . (Washington Post) . July 15, 1985 . 1C .