Betty Hicks was an American amateur and professional golfer who won the US Women's Amateur championship in 1941 and later helped found the LPGA, serving as an early leader in organizing women's professional golf.
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Career HighlightWon the 1941 U.S. Women's Amateur and was named Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year before turning professional. 1 Classification
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Elizabeth M. Hicks (November 16, 1920 - February 20, 2011) was an American professional golfer, golf coach and teacher, aviator, and author.
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Elizabeth M. Hicks (November 16, 1920 - February 20, 2011) was an American professional golfer, golf coach and teacher, aviator, and author.
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Elizabeth M. Hicks (November 16, 1920 - February 20, 2011) was an American professional golfer, golf coach and teacher, aviator, and author.
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As an amateur golfer, she won the 1941 U.S. Women's Amateur and was Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year.
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Elizabeth M. Hicks (November 16, 1920 - February 20, 2011) was an American professional golfer, golf coach and teacher, aviator, and author.
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Elizabeth M. Hicks (November 16, 1920 - February 20, 2011) was an American professional golfer, golf coach and teacher, aviator, and author.
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Hicks (November 16, 1920 – February 20, 2011) was an American professional golfer, golf coach and teacher, aviator, and author.
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