Donna White
American professional golfer (born 1954)
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Donna Horton White (born April 7, 1954), née Horton, is an American professional golfer. She played on the LPGA Tour for 15 years from 1977 to 1992.
United States| Donna White | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Donna Horton White |
| Born | April 7, 1954 Kinston, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) |
| Sporting nationality | United States |
| Career | |
| College | University of Florida |
| Former tour | LPGA Tour (1977–1992) |
| Professional wins | 3 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| LPGA Tour | 3 |
| Best results in LPGA major championships | |
| Chevron Championship | T14: 1984 |
| Women's PGA C'ship | T12: 1982 |
| U.S. Women's Open | T2: 1982 |
| du Maurier Classic | 4th: 1984 |
Early life
White was born in Kinston, North Carolina in 1954. She had a successful amateur golf career, and was a semi-finalist in the 1971 U.S. Girls' Junior.[1]
Amateur career
White attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. She played for coach Mimi Ryan's Florida Gators women's golf team in Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) competition in 1975 and 1976.[2] During her time as a Gator golfer, she was a four-time collegiate medalist. She graduated from Florida with a bachelor's degree in health and human performance in 1976.
She had success in other events while in college. She had much success at the U.S. Women's Amateur during this era: she was a semi-finalist in 1973,[3] runner-up in 1975,[4] and champion in 1976.[5] She also won the 1976 Trans-National Amateur.[2]
Professional career
White played on the LPGA Tour for 16 years (1977–1992). She won three tour events, including the 1980 Florida Lady Citrus, the 1980 Coca-Cola Classic, and the 1983 Sarasota Classic.[6][7] Her best finish in a LPGA major was a tie for second in the 1982 U.S. Women's Open. She also finished fourth at the 1984 du Maurier Classic after opening the final round one shot out of the lead.[8] White retired after the 1992 season, with total career winnings of $908,589.
Personal life
She married Mike White; he also graduated from University of Florida, where he played baseball, in December 1976. He is a longtime school teacher in Belle Glade and she runs golf operations for Palm Beach County courses.[2][9]
Awards and honors
In 1978, she was inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame as a "Gator Great."[10]
Amateur wins
- 1976 U.S. Women's Amateur, Trans-National Amateur[2]
Professional wins
LPGA Tour wins (3)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 20, 1980 | Florida Lady Citrus | −9 (70-73-70-70=283) | 1 stroke |  Jane Blalock |
| 2 | May 18, 1980 | Coca-Cola Classic | −2 (75-70-72=217) | Playoff | Debbie Massey |
| 3 | Feb 13, 1983 | Sarasota Classic | −4 (71-69-76-68=284) | 1 stroke | JoAnne Carner Nancy Lopez Alice Miller |
LPGA Tour playoff record (1–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1980 | Coca-Cola Classic | Debbie Massey |
Won with par on first extra hole |
| 2 | 1983 | Rochester International |  Ayako Okamoto Kathy Whitworth |
Okamoto won with birdie on third extra hole |
U.S. national team appearances
Amateur
- Curtis Cup: 1976 (winners)[2]
- Espirito Santo Trophy: 1976 (winners)[2]
