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\"ProFiles\"I can’t think of another golfer, man or woman, who won 17 tournaments including one major in the first two years after joining professional competition. Nancy Lopez accomplished in her freshman and sophomore seasons what some never achieve their whole career.<\/p>\n

Her quirky swing and dominating play made her one of the LPGA’s most celebrated and winning athletes. She is known as much for being a gracious competitor as she is her impressive record.
\n
\nHole One<\/strong>
\nNancy Lopez received her first set of golf clubs at eight years old. <\/p>\n

Hole Two<\/strong>
\nLopez was named rookie of the year, player of the year, and recieved the Vare Trophy for lowest scoring average in the same season. She won nine tournaments in her inaugural season – a feat which has never been repeated. I can’t see it every being repeated again by a male or female golfer.<\/p>\n

Hole Three<\/strong>
\nShe was named Player of the Year four times by the LPGA (1978, 1979, 1985, 1988). <\/p>\n

1978: Nine wins with one major
\n1979: Eight wins
\n1985: Five wins with one major
\n1988: Three wins<\/p>\n

\"NancyHole Four<\/strong>
\nWith 48 LPGA Tour victories from 1978 to 1997 Lopez is seventh on the all-time wins list. She retired in 2002.<\/p>\n

Hole Five<\/strong>
\nShe won a total of three LPGA Championships (1978, 1985, 1989) and finished in the top-10 another 22 times at the majors. She finished second or tied for second seven times.<\/p>\n

Hole Six<\/strong>
\nNancy and her husband Ray Knight, former Mets third baseman and 1986 World Series MVP, promote heart health with their “Back in Full Swing” campaign. Lopez’ parents both have suffered from heart disease and her father died of heart failure. Ray has suffered a heart attack.<\/p>\n

Hole Seven<\/strong>
\nLopez earned $5,320,877 over her twenty-four year career.<\/p>\n

Hole Eight<\/strong>
\nShe received the USGA’s highest honor, the Bob Jones award in 1998, for distinguished sportsmanship.<\/p>\n

Hole Nine<\/strong>
\nBy age thirty Lopez had been inducted into the Hall of Fame with thirty-five victories.<\/p>\n

Photo Credit: © Georgia Encyclopedia<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Only six LPGA golfers have more wins than Nancy Lopez. 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