Jo Ann Washam

Jo Ann Washam
 Golfer 
Personal information
Born (1950-05-24) May 24, 1950
Auburn, Washington
Height 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Nationality  United States
Career
College Washington State University
Turned professional 1973
Retired 1989
Former tour(s) LPGA Tour (1973-1989)
Professional wins 5
Number of wins by tour
LPGA Tour 3
Other 2
Best results in LPGA major championships
ANA Inspiration T9: 1983
Women's PGA C'ship 3rd: 1975
U.S. Women's Open T5: 1979
du Maurier Classic T6: 1985

Jo Ann Washam (born May 24, 1950)[1] is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.

Washam was born in Auburn, Washington.[1][2] She played college golf and basketball at Washington State University.[2] She was elected to the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1982.[3]

Washam won three times on the LPGA Tour[4] between 1975 and 1979.[5]

Professional wins

LPGA Tour wins

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory
Runner(s)-up
1 Aug 17, 1975 Patty Berg Classic −13 (69-69-68=206) 4 strokes Canada Jocelyne Bourassa
United States JoAnne Carner
2 Sep 21, 1975 Portland Ladies Classic −4 (71-75-69=215) 1 stroke United States Sandra Haynie
3 Sep 3, 1979 Rail Charity Classic −13 (69-71-68-67=275) 1 stroke Argentina Silvia Bertolaccini

LPGA Tour playoff record (0-1)

No.YearTournamentOpponentsResult
1 1979 Coca-Cola Classic United States Bonnie Bryant
United States Nancy Lopez
United States Hollis Stacy
United States Mickey Wright
Lopez defeated Wright with birdie on second extra hole
Bryant, Stacy, and Washam eliminated with birdie on first hole

Other wins

References

  1. 1 2 Elliott, Len; Kelly, Barbara (1976). Who's Who in Golf. New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House. p. 197. ISBN 0-87000-225-2.
  2. 1 2 Washam Gone From LPGA, But Not Forgotten
  3. Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame Members
  4. LPGA All-Time Winners List
  5. LPGA Tournament Chronology 1970-79

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