RIP: LPGA Icon Kathy Whitworth Cause Of Death, How Did She Die? Age, Funeral & Obituary!
Kathy Whitworth, LPGA, tour victories champion who won 88 times in the field has now passed away at the age of 83. Her family was the one who announced the news and they mentioned that the golfer has now passed away. It is mentioned that the golf ever champions passed away while she was surrounded by her loved ones. Kathy began playing at a very young age and in no time she became a champion in her game. Apart from that, the woman was praised for her career and her game as well. Stay tuned as we covered details about the legendary golfer Kathy Whitworth and also about her demise. Follow Our website TheGossipsWorld Media for the latest updates!!!!!
Who Was Kathy Whitworth?
Katherine Ann Whitworth who is also known as Kathy Whitworth was born on the 27th of September 1939 in Monahan’s, Texas. She was one among the three daughters of Morris Whitworth who had a hardware store in Mexico and later he became the mayor of the town. Kathy was someone who was interested in Golf from a very young age. She attended Odessa college and later started playing tennis at 14. She also won the championship in this game at the New Mexico Amateur championships in 1957 and 1958. At the age of 19, she began her interest in Golf and started playing the game as Harvey Penick her coach and joined the LPGA later in 1958.
Kathy Whitworth Death Reason
In the year 2005, Kathy took retirement from her work officially and she was living alone with her family. Speaking of which her family was the one who announced her demise and they mentioned that it is with great sadness that they are announcing the demise of Kathy. They added that Kathy lived her life happily, loving, laughing, and creating memories as well. Although they did not disclose any cause of death, it was mentioned that Kathy was along with her family in her last moments and she was enjoying herself with her family on Christmas eve when she passed away. A report claimed that she passed away while surrounded by her family.
Kathy Whitworth: Wikipedia & Bio
Kathy won the first tournament of her life in 1962 with Kelly Girls open and later she also won the United Virginia bank classic in 1985. She won the highest number of LPGA tournaments with over 88 wins in her hand and she was someone who was classical and had more championships winning than men in her field. She became the first woman who won 1 million dollars in 1981 and had then during the first LPGA playing era. Other than that she also won the Player of the year award as well during the period between 1966 and 1973. She was awarded the hall of fame in 1975 and was also included in the world golf hall of fame as well.
Many people poured in their heartfelt condones and also sent their prayers to the family. LGPA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan added on his social media that Kathy inspired him when she was a young girl and he mentioned that she was an inspiration for not only him but for so many others in this field. He added that they all mourned the demise of Kathy along with her family and the entire golf world as well. Netizens as well sent their condolences and prayers to the family of the deceased.
