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1962 Titleholders Championship

1962 Titleholders Championship
Dates April 26–30, 1962
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
United States 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 / 33.483; -82.011


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