Barb Whitehead
| Barb Whitehead | |
|---|---|
| — Golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Barb Thomas Whitehead |
| Born |
January 22, 1961 Sibley, Iowa |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Nationality |
 United States |
| Career | |
| College |
Iowa State University University of Tulsa |
| Status | Professional |
| Retired | 2002 |
| Former tour(s) | LPGA Tour (1994-2002) |
| Professional wins | 1 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| LPGA Tour | 1 |
| Best results in LPGA major championships | |
| ANA Inspiration | T25: 1988 |
| Women's PGA C'ship | T6: 1995 |
| U.S. Women's Open | T50: 1985 |
| du Maurier Classic | T32: 1996 |
| Women's British Open | DNP |
Barb Thomas Whitehead (born January 22, 1961) is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour. She played under both her maiden name, Barb Thomas, and her married name, Barb Whitehead (since 1995). Barb Thomas was a three-time winner of the Iowa State Women's Amateur.[1]
Whitehead won once on the LPGA Tour[2] in 1995.[3]
On May 21, 2011, Whitehead was inducted into the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame.[4]
Amateur wins (3)
- 1979 Iowa State Women's Amateur
- 1981 Iowa State Women's Amateur
- 1982 Iowa State Women's Amateur
Professional wins
LPGA Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 19, 1995 | Cup Noodles Hawaiian Ladies Open | –12 (68-66-70=204) | 5 strokes | Christa Johnson Hiromi Kobayashi Kris Tschetter |
LPGA Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1996 | State Farm Rail Classic |  Laura Davies Michelle McGann |
McGann won with birdie on third extra hole |
References
External links
- Barb Whitehead at the LPGA Tour official site
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