Debbie Austin
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'''Debbie Austin''' (born February 1, 1948) is an American [[professional golfer]]. |
'''Debbie Austin''' (born February 1, 1948) is an American [[professional golfer]]. |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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Austin was born in [[Oneida, New York]] in 1948. She first played on the [[LPGA Tour]] in 1968 and went on to win seven tournaments, including five in 1977 when she tied with [[Judy Rankin]] for most on tour. She was named Player of the Year in 1977 by ''[[Golf Magazine]]''.{{cite web |url=http://www.lpga.com/players/debbie-austin/80112/bio |title=Debbie Austin bio |publisher=LPGA |access-date=July 2, 2017}} |
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She won the [[Wills Qantas Australian Ladies Open]] in 1978. A recurring [[tendonitis]] problem plagued her during 1979 and 1980, but she returned to winning form in 1981 by winning the [[Mayflower Classic]]. With that victory, she established the tradition of the winner taking a plunge into the pool with General Chairman John B. Smith. |
She won the [[Wills Qantas Australian Ladies Open]] in 1978. A recurring [[tendonitis]] problem plagued her during 1979 and 1980, but she returned to winning form in 1981 by winning the [[Mayflower Classic]]. With that victory, she established the tradition of the winner taking a plunge into the pool with General Chairman John B. Smith. |
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She has held a variety of positions since the end of her tour career, including a stint as a coach for the [[Rollins College]] ladies' golf team in [[Winter Park, Florida]]. She spent several years associated with [[Westchester Country Club]] in New York. She resides in [[Orlando, Florida]] and is the former head coach of the Bishop Moore Catholic High School girls' golf team. She is now retired but plays regularly at her home course, Orange Tree Golf Club. |
She has held a variety of positions since the end of her tour career, including a stint as a coach for the [[Rollins College]] ladies' golf team in [[Winter Park, Florida]]. She spent several years associated with [[Westchester Country Club]] in New York. She resides in [[Orlando, Florida]] and is the former head coach of the Bishop Moore Catholic High School girls' golf team. She is now retired but plays regularly at her home course, Orange Tree Golf Club. |
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The junior tees at [[Westchester Country Club]] are named after her.{{cite web |url=http://golf.lohudblogs.com/2012/09/05/debbie-austin-fits-wcc-honor-to-a-tee/ |title=Debbie Austin fits WCC honor to a tee |publisher=Lohud Golf Blog |date=September 5, 2012 |
The junior tees at [[Westchester Country Club]] are named after her.{{cite web |url=http://golf.lohudblogs.com/2012/09/05/debbie-austin-fits-wcc-honor-to-a-tee/ |title=Debbie Austin fits WCC honor to a tee |publisher=Lohud Golf Blog |date=September 5, 2012}}{{Dead link|date=November 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes}} |
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==Professional wins (8)== |
==Professional wins (8)== |
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