Jan Ferraris
Janis Jean Ferraris (born June 2, 1947)[1] is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.
| Jan Ferraris | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Janis Jean Ferraris | ||
| Born | June 2, 1947 San Francisco, California, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) | ||
| Sporting nationality |  United States | ||
| Residence | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | ||
| Career | |||
| College | Odessa College | ||
| Status | Professional | ||
| Former tour(s) | LPGA Tour (1966-1983) | ||
| Professional wins | 3 | ||
| Number of wins by tour | |||
| LPGA Tour | 2 | ||
| LPGA of Japan Tour | 1 | ||
| Best results in LPGA major championships | |||
| Western Open | T11: 1967 | ||
| Titleholders C'ship | 23rd: 1966 | ||
| Chevron Championship | CUT: 1983 | ||
| Women's PGA C'ship | T14: 1975 | ||
| U.S. Women's Open | T18: 1966 | ||
| du Maurier Classic | T28: 1980 | ||
| Achievements and awards | |||
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Ferraris won the 1963 U.S. Girls' Junior[2] and the Women's Western Junior in 1963 and 1964. She was LPGA Rookie of the Year in 1966.[3]
Ferraris won twice on the LPGA Tour,[4] in 1971 and 1972.[5]
Professional wins (3)
LPGA Tour wins (2)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 21, 1971 | Orange Blossom Classic | +2 (72-72-74=218) | 1 stroke | Sandra Haynie Betsy Rawls |
| 2 | Jul 30, 1972 | Lady Pepsi Open | +5 (72-74-75=221) | 1 stroke | Betty Burfeindt |
LPGA Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1969 | Tournament of Champs | Carol Mann |
Lost to par on first extra hole |
LPGA of Japan Tour wins (1)
- 1973 LPGA Japan Classic
References
- Elliott, Len; Kelly, Barbara (1976). Who's Who in Golf. New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House. p. 62. ISBN 0-87000-225-2.
- 1963 U.S. Girls' Junior
- Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie Of The Year Winners Archived 2011-06-29 at the Wayback Machine
- LPGA All-Time Winners List Archived 2010-12-29 at the Wayback Machine
- LPGA Tournament Chronology 1970-79 Archived 2010-01-02 at the Wayback Machine
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