Golf legend · World Golf Hall of Fame
Louise Suggs
Suggs won 61 LPGA events and 11 majors while helping turn women's professional golf into an enduring organization.
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AT A GLANCE
Quick facts
- Country
- United States
- LPGA victories
- 61
- Major championships
- 11
- U.S. Women's Open titles
- 1949 and 1952
- LPGA presidency
- 1955–57
- World Golf Hall of Fame
- 1979Enshrinement year listed by the Hall
THE STORY
What to know
Amateur credentials first
The U.S. Women's Amateur in 1947 and British Women's Amateur in 1948 established her internationally before the full professional chapter.
A decisive U.S. Open
Her 1949 victory came by 14 strokes over Babe Zaharias. It remains a defining result in their competitive relationship.
Efficiency rather than size
Ben Hogan praised her timing, coordination and accuracy. Her reputation for an apparently effortless swing accompanied considerable distance.
Founder and champion
She helped establish the LPGA and later served as president. Her eleven majors include historical Titleholders and Western Open victories as well as the LPGA Championship.
CAREER & GOLF JOURNEY
Notable moments
Two national Amateurs
Won in the United States and Britain.
U.S. Open breakthrough
Won by 14 strokes.
LPGA Championship
Added another major while serving as president.
HH TAKE
Why this profile is worth exploring
Suggs is worth exploring beyond the shadow of more famous contemporaries. The combination of competitive precision and institution-building gives her record a distinctive place in golf.