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Sandra Spuzich

Sandra Spuzich
Personal information
Born (1937-04-03)April 3, 1937
Indianapolis, Indiana
Died October 6, 2015(2015-10-06) (aged 78)
Indianapolis, Indiana
Nationality  United States
Spouse Joyce Kazmierski
Career
College Indiana University
Turned professional 1962
Retired 1992
Former tour(s) LPGA Tour (1962–92)
Professional wins 8
Number of wins by tour
LPGA Tour 7
Other 1
Best results in LPGA major championships
(wins: 1)
Western Open T15: 1966
Titleholders C'ship 9th: 1966
ANA Inspiration T23: 1983
Women's PGA C'ship 4th: 1968
U.S. Women's Open Won: 1966
du Maurier Classic T10: 1983

Sandra Spuzich (April 3, 1937 – October 6, 2015) was an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.

Spuzich was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was an amateur golfer and elementary school teacher when she decided to turn professional in 1962. Her first win came at the 1966 U.S. Women's Open by one stroke over Carol Mann and two strokes over Mickey Wright. The tournament was held at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota – the first major championship played there.

In 1982 at the age of 45, Spuzich became the oldest player to win two LPGA Tour events in the same year when she won the Corning Classic followed by the Mary Kay Classic.

Spuzich died in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 6, 2015. Her life partner was fellow LPGA golfer Joyce Kazmierski.

LPGA Tour playoff record (2–2)



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