Becky Pearson
American professional golfer
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Becky Pearson (born January 22, 1956) is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.
| Becky Pearson | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 22, 1956 |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Career | |
| College | Florida International University |
| Status | Professional |
| Former tour | LPGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 1 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| LPGA Tour | 1 |
| Best results in LPGA major championships | |
| Chevron Championship | T10: 1986 |
| Women's PGA C'ship | T20: 1984 |
| U.S. Women's Open | T21: 1983 |
| du Maurier Classic | T31: 1987 |
Golfing career
Before turning professional, Pearson won the Minnesota Junior Girls State Championship twice.[1] While living in North Branch, Minnesota, she reached the quarter-finals at the United States Girls' Junior Golf Championship in 1973 after defeating defending champion Nancy Lopez in the second round.[2] Pearson earned All-American honors twice while attending Florida International University[3] and was the runner-up to Lori Castillo at the 1979 U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links.[4]
Pearson won once on the LPGA Tour[5] in 1986 at the Chrysler-Plymouth Classic.[6]
The North Chisago Historical Society awarded Pearson in 2008 along with two others their Women in History Award.[7]
Professional wins
LPGA Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of Victory | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 18, 1986 | Chrysler-Plymouth Classic | –7 (71-70-71=212) | 1 stroke |  Betsy King Deb Richard |
LPGA Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1986 | Mazda Japan Classic | Cathy Gerring Ai-Yu Tu Mary Beth Zimmerman |
Tu won with bogey on fourth extra hole Pearson and Zimmerman eliminated by birdie on first hole |
