Kathy Hite

Kathy Hite-James (September 8, 1948 – January 3, 2023) was an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.

Full nameKathy Hite-James

Born(1948-09-08)September 8, 1948

Florence, South Carolina, U.S.

DiedJanuary 3, 2023(2023-01-03) (aged 74)

Palm Desert, California, U.S.

Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)

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Kathy Hite
Personal information
Full name	Kathy Hite-James
Born	(1948-09-08)September 8, 1948 Florence, South Carolina, U.S.
Died	January 3, 2023(2023-01-03) (aged 74) Palm Desert, California, U.S.
Height	5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Sporting nationality	United States
Residence	Palm Desert, California, U.S.
Career
College	Winthrop University
Status	Professional
Former tours	LPGA Tour (1974–1987) ALPG Tour
Professional wins	1
Number of wins by tour
LPGA Tour	1
Best results in LPGA major championships
Titleholders C'ship	32nd: 1966
Chevron Championship	T52: 1983
Women's PGA C'ship	T25: 1979
U.S. Women's Open	38th: 1980
du Maurier Classic	T19: 1984

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Hite won once on the LPGA Tour^[1] in 1981.^[2]

Hite-James was inducted into the South Carolina Golf Hall of Fame in 2000^[3] and the Winthrop Athletics Hall of Fame in 2007.^[4] She died in Palm Desert, California in 2023.^[5]