Jan Ferraris

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Janis Jean Ferraris (born June 2, 1947)[1] is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.

Jan Ferraris
Personal information
Full nameJanis Jean Ferraris
Born (1947-06-02) June 2, 1947 (age 77)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Sporting nationality United States
ResidencePhoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Career
CollegeOdessa College
StatusProfessional
Former tour(s)LPGA Tour (1966-1983)
Professional wins3
Number of wins by tour
LPGA Tour2
LPGA of Japan Tour1
Best results in LPGA major championships
Western OpenT11: 1967
Titleholders C'ship23rd: 1966
Chevron ChampionshipCUT: 1983
Women's PGA C'shipT14: 1975
U.S. Women's OpenT18: 1966
du Maurier ClassicT28: 1980
Achievements and awards
LPGA Rookie of the Year1966

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)

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LPGA Tour wins (2)

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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)

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References

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  1. ^ Elliott, Len; Kelly, Barbara (1976). Who's Who in Golf. New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House. p. 62. ISBN 0-87000-225-2.
  2. ^ 1963 U.S. Girls' Junior
  3. ^ Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie Of The Year Winners Archived 2011-06-29 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ LPGA All-Time Winners List Archived 2010-12-29 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ LPGA Tournament Chronology 1970-79 Archived 2010-01-02 at the Wayback Machine
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