Patty Sheehan

Patty Sheehan
Sheehan in 2008
Personal information
Full namePatty Sheehan
Born (1956-10-27) October 27, 1956 (age 67)
Middlebury, Vermont, U.S.
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Sporting nationality United States
ResidenceSanta Barbara, California, U.S.
SpouseRebecca Gaston
Career
CollegeUniversity of Nevada
San Jose State University
Turned professional1980
Current tour(s)Legends Tour
Former tour(s)LPGA Tour (1980–2006)
Professional wins41
Number of wins by tour
LPGA Tour35
Ladies European Tour1
LPGA of Japan Tour3
Other4
Best results in LPGA major championships
(wins: 6)
Chevron ChampionshipWon: 1996
Women's PGA C'shipWon: 1983, 1984, 1993
U.S. Women's OpenWon: 1992, 1994
du Maurier Classic2nd: 1990
Women's British OpenDNP
Achievements and awards
World Golf Hall of Fame1993 (member page)
LPGA Rookie of the Year1981
LPGA Tour
Player of the Year
1983
LPGA Vare Trophy1984
GWAA Female
Player of the Year
1984, 1993
LPGA Patty Berg Award2002
Sports Illustrated
Sportsman of the Year
1987
Broderick Award1980

Patty Sheehan (born October 27, 1956) is an American professional golfer. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1980 and won six major championships and 35 LPGA Tour events in all. She is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Sheehan also hosts the Patty Sheehan & Friends, which is a tournament on the Legends Tour. Patty Sheehan & Friends helps aid women and children's charities all across Northern Nevada.