Martha Nause
| Martha Nause | |
|---|---|
| — Golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Martha Nause |
| Born |
September 10, 1954 Sheboygan, Wisconsin |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Nationality |
 United States |
| Career | |
| College | St. Olaf College |
| Turned professional | 1978 |
| Retired | 1999 |
| Former tour(s) | LPGA Tour (1978-1999) |
| Professional wins | 4 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| LPGA Tour | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Best results in LPGA major championships (Wins: 1) | |
| ANA Inspiration | T6: 1991 |
| Women's PGA C'ship | T10: 1981 |
| U.S. Women's Open | 8th: 1987 |
| du Maurier Classic | Won: 1994 |
| Achievements and awards | |
| Heather Farr Player Award | 1996 |
Martha Nause (born September 10, 1954 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin) is an American golfer. She attended St. Olaf College and her rookie year on the LPGA Tour was 1978. She won three times on the Tour, including one major championship, the 1994 du Maurier Ltd. Classic. Her best money list finish was 19th in 1988. Her last full season on the tour was 1999 and she later became a college golf coach. She has also played on the Women's Senior Golf Tour.
Nause was a long-time student of golf instructor Manuel de la Torre.
Professional wins
LPGA Tour wins (3)
| Legend |
| LPGA Tour major championships (1) |
| Other LPGA Tour (2) |
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 6, 1988 | Planters Pat Bradley International | 14 points | 1 point | Judy Dickinson Debbie Massey |
| 2 | Aug 25, 1991 | LPGA Chicago Sun-Times Shoot-Out | –13 (68-73-69-65=275) | 1 stroke | Kris Monaghan |
| 3 | Aug 28, 1994 | du Maurier Classic | –9 (65-71-72-71=279) | 1 stroke | Michelle McGann |
LPGA Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1996 | HealthSouth Inaugural | Jane Geddes Karrie Webb |
Webb won with par on fourth extra hole Nause eliminated with par on first hole |
Legends Tour wins (1)
- 2006 HyVee Classic
Major championships
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | Winning score | Margin | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | du Maurier Classic | –9 (65-71-72-71=279) | 1 stroke | Michelle McGann |
Team appearances
Professional
- Handa Cup (representing the United States): 2006 (winners)
External links
- Martha Nause at the LPGA Tour official site
- Martha Nause at the Legends Tour official site
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