Jan Ferraris

Jan Ferraris
 Golfer 
Personal information
Full name Janis Jean Ferraris
Born (1947-06-02) June 2, 1947
San Francisco, California
Height 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Nationality  United States
Residence Phoenix, Arizona
Career
College Odessa College
Status Professional
Former tour(s) LPGA Tour (1966-1983)
Professional wins 3
Number of wins by tour
LPGA Tour 2
Other 1
Best results in LPGA major championships
Western Open T11: 1967
Titleholders C'ship 23rd: 1966
ANA Inspiration CUT: 1983
Women's PGA C'ship T14: 1975
U.S. Women's Open T18: 1966
du Maurier Classic T28: 1980
Achievements and awards
LPGA Rookie of the Year 1966

Janis Jean Ferraris (born June 2, 1947)[1] is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.

Ferraris won the 1963 U.S. Girls' Junior[2] and the Women's Western Junior in 1963 and 1964. She was LPGA Rookie of the Year in 1966.[3]

Ferraris won twice on the LPGA Tour,[4] in 1971 and 1972.[5]

Professional wins (3)

LPGA Tour wins (2)

No. DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory
Runner(s)-up
1 Mar 21, 1971 Orange Blossom Classic +2 (72-72-74=218) 1 stroke United States Sandra Haynie
United States Betsy Rawls
2 Jul 30, 1972 Lady Pepsi Open +5 (72-74-75=221) 1 stroke United States Betty Burfeindt

LPGA Tour playoff record (0–1)

No.YearTournamentOpponentResult
1 1969 Tournament of Champs United States Carol Mann Lost to par on first extra hole

Other wins (1)

References

  1. Elliott, Len; Kelly, Barbara. Who's Who in Golf. New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House. p. 62. ISBN 0-87000-225-2.
  2. 1963 U.S. Girls' Junior
  3. Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie Of The Year Winners
  4. LPGA All-Time Winners List
  5. LPGA Tournament Chronology 1970-79

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