Helen Dettweiler
Encyclopedia
Helen Dettweiler was an American professional golfer
. She won the Women's Western Open in 1939.
She was one of the 13 founders of the Ladies Professional Golf Association
in 1950.
Professional golfer
In golf the distinction between amateurs and professionals is rigorously maintained. An amateur who breaches the rules of amateur status may lose his or her amateur status. A golfer who has lost his or her amateur status may not play in amateur competitions until amateur status has been reinstated;...
. She won the Women's Western Open in 1939.
She was one of the 13 founders of the Ladies Professional Golf Association
LPGA
The LPGA, in full the Ladies Professional Golf Association, is an American organization for female professional golfers. The organization, whose headquarters is in Daytona Beach, Florida, is best known for running the LPGA Tour, a series of weekly golf tournaments for elite female golfers from...
in 1950.
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | Winning Score | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 1939 Women's Western Open The 1939 Women's Western Open was a golf competition held at Westwood Country Club, which was the 10th edition of the event. Helen Dettweiler won the championship in match play competition by defeating Bea Barrett in the final match, 4 and 3.... |
Women's Western Open | 4 & 3 |  Bea BarrettBea Barrett Beatrice Emma "Bea" Altmeyer was an American amateur golfer.Barrett was born in Chicago, Illinois. In 1938, she won the Women's Western Open, now considered an LPGA major championship... (a) |