Janet Coles
American professional golfer
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Janet Coles (born August 4, 1954) is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.
BornAugust 4, 1954
California, U.S.
Height5 ft 6.5 in (1.69 m)
Sporting nationality
United States
United StatesCollegeUCLA
| Janet Coles | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 4, 1954 California, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 6.5 in (1.69 m) |
| Sporting nationality | United States |
| Career | |
| College | UCLA |
| Status | Professional |
| Former tour | LPGA Tour (1977–1990) |
| Professional wins | 2 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| LPGA Tour | 2 |
| Best results in LPGA major championships | |
| Chevron Championship | T4: 1983 |
| Women's PGA C'ship | T11: 1983 |
| U.S. Women's Open | T4: 1985 |
| du Maurier Classic | T13: 1981 |
Coles won twice on the LPGA Tour[1] in 1978 and 1983.[2][3]
On August 22, 2011, Coles was named head coach of the Dartmouth College women's golf team.[4]
Professional wins (2)
LPGA Tour wins (2)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 30, 1978 | Natural Light Lady Tara Classic | −8 (71-70-70=211) | Playoff |  Gloria Ehret Hollis Stacy |
| 2 | May 8, 1983 | Lady Michelob | −10 (67-70-69=206) | 6 strokes |  Sandra Post |
LPGA Tour playoff record (1–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1978 | Natural Light Lady Tara Classic | Gloria Ehret Hollis Stacy |
Won with birdie on third extra hole Stacy eliminated by par on first hole |
