Dates | April 26–30, 1962 |
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Location | Augusta, Georgia |
Course(s) | Augusta Country Club |
Tour(s) | LPGA Tour |
Format | Stroke play – 72 holes |
Par | 72 |
Length | 6,300 yards (5,760 m) |
Prize fund | $8,000 |
Winner's share | $1,400 |
Mickey Wright | |
295 (+7), playoff | |
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The 1962 Titleholders Championship was the 23rd Titleholders Championship, held April 26–30 at Augusta Country Club in Augusta, Georgia. Defending champion Mickey Wright sank a ten-foot (3 m) putt for par on the 72nd hole to tie Ruth Jessen and force the first playoff in the event's history.
Wright won the 18-hole playoff by three strokes, 69 to 72, to repeat as champion.
Barbara Romack held a five-shot lead after 36 holes, but finished two strokes back in solo third.
Sunday, April 29, 1962
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Monday, April 30, 1962
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Coordinates: 33°28′59″N 82°00′40″W / 33.483°N 82.011°W