Marlene Bauer, later known as Marlene Bauer Hagge, was an American professional golfer who at age fifteen in 1949 became the youngest golfer named Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year. She was the youngest of the thirteen founding members of the LPGA in 1950 and went on to a long professional career.
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Career HighlightOne of the thirteen founders of the LPGA in 1950 and won 26 LPGA Tour events including the 1956 LPGA Championship. 1 Classification
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Marlene Hagge (nee Bauer; February 16, 1934 - May 16, 2023) was an American professional golfer. She was one of the thirteen founders of the LPGA in 1950.
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Marlene Hagge (nee Bauer; February 16, 1934 - May 16, 2023) was an American professional golfer. She was one of the thirteen founders of the LPGA in 1950.
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Marlene Hagge (nee Bauer; February 16, 1934 - May 16, 2023) was an American professional golfer. She was one of the thirteen founders of the LPGA in 1950.
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She would go on to win a total of 26 events on the LPGA Tour, including one major championship, the 1956 LPGA Championship.
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Marlene Hagge (nee Bauer; February 16, 1934 - May 16, 2023) was an American professional golfer. She was one of the thirteen founders of the LPGA in 1950.
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Marlene Hagge (nee Bauer; February 16, 1934 - May 16, 2023) was an American professional golfer. She was one of the thirteen founders of the LPGA in 1950.
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Marlene Hagge (née Bauer; February 16, 1934 – May 16, 2023) was an American professional golfer.
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