Kathy Whitworth Obituary

Kathrynne Ann Whitworth was a professional golfer from the United States. Kathy Whitworth died on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2022, according to her longtime partner. She was 83 years old.

Bettye Odle did not reveal Whitworth’s cause of death, only that he died suddenly Saturday night while celebrating with family and friends.

Kathy Whitworth was born in Monahans, Texas, on September 27, 1939. Whitworth grew up in the New Mexico town of Jal, where her father owned a hardware store.

She began playing golf when she was 15 years old. She won the New Mexico State Amateur Championships in 1957 and 1958. She went to Odessa College. She turned professional at the age of 19, joining the LPGA in December 1958.

Kathy Whitworth won the first of her 88 titles in July 1962 at the Kelly Girls Opens. She won six majors during her career and broke Mickey Wright’s record of 82 career victories when she won the Lady Michelob in 1982.

In an eight-year period, she was named LPGA Player of the Year seven times (1966 through 1973). In 1982, Whitworth was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.