Amy Alcott

Amy Alcott (born February 22, 1956) is an American professional golfer^[1] and golf course designer. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1975, and won five major championships and 29 LPGA Tour events in all. She is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. She was a part of the architectural team that designed the golf course for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.^[2]

Early life

Alcott was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and is Jewish.^[3]

She won the U.S. Girls' Junior in 1973,^[4] She turned pro in 1975 at age 18, directly upon graduating from Palisades High School in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles.^[5]

Professional career

Alcott's first victory came in her third start as a professional at the Orange Blossom Classic on the LPGA Tour.^[6] She went on to be named LPGA Tour Rookie of the Year.^[4] Alcott won four tournaments in a year three times, in 1979, 1980, and 1984. Her best year came in 1980, when in addition to those four victories she also won the LPGA Vare Trophy for lowest scoring average, finished second five times and was in the Top 10 in 21 out of 28 tournaments played.^[7]

Alcott's first major championship victory came at the 1979 Peter Jackson Classic (later renamed the du Maurier Classic). She went on to win the U.S. Women's Open in 1980 and the Nabisco Dinah Shore in three times, in 1983, 1988, and 1991. The 1991 Nabisco Dinah Shore was her final victory on the LPGA Tour. After her win at the 1988 Dinah Shore, Alcott initiated what is now a tradition of the winner leaping into Poppie's Pond to celebrate.^[8]

That win was the 29th of her career.^[4] At the time, the LPGA Hall of Fame required at least 30 career wins for entry. Alcott chased for the 30th win in vain over the next several years.^[1] In 1999, the LPGA switched to a points-based criteria under which Alcott gained admission and she was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.^[7]

Alcott is also a member of the National Jewish Museum Sports Hall of Fame, and the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.^[9]

From 2002 to 2004, the Office Depot Championship Hosted by Amy Alcott was a part of the LPGA Tour.

Following the end of her touring days, Alcott started working in golf course design and also hosted a satellite radio program. She has written an instructional book and taped an instructional video.

In July 2007, Alcott accepted the position as girls' golf coach at Harvard-Westlake School in North Hollywood, California.^[7]

Awards and honors

• In 1975, Alcott earned LPGA Tour Rookie of the Year honors.^[4]
• In 1980, Alcott earned Golf Magazine's Player of the Year honors.
• In 1980, she also earned the Seagrams Seven Crowns of Sports Award.
• In 1980, she won the Vare Trophy for best scoring average by a player on the LPGA Tour.^[9]
• In 1983, Alcott earned a YWCA Silver Achievement Award.
• In 1984, she earned an LPGA Good Samaritan Award.
• In 1984, Alcott earned a National Multiple Sclerosis Achievement Award.
• In 1990, Alcott earned entry into the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.^[9]
• In 1997, Alcott earned a Sports and Law Award along with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
• In 1999, she was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.^[7]
• Alcott is a member of the National Jewish Museum Sports Hall of Fame.

Source:^[10]

Professional wins (33)

LPGA Tour wins (29)

¹Co-sanctioned by the LPGA of Japan Tour

LPGA Tour playoff record (4–5)

LPGA of Japan Tour wins (3)

• 1979 Mizuno Japan Classic¹
• 1980 Pioneer Cup
• 1981 Mitsukoshi Ladies Open

¹Co-sanctioned by the LPGA Tour

Other wins (2)

• 1981 Mr. Goodwrench Invitational (with Larry Nelson)
• 1986 Mazda Champions (with Bob Charles)

Legends Tour wins (1)

• 2019 ANA Inspiration Legends Day

Major championships

Wins (5)

Results timeline

Results not in chronological order before 2015.

^ The Women's British Open replaced the du Maurier Classic as an LPGA major in 2001.
^^ The Evian Championship was added as a major in 2013.

CUT = missed the half-way cut.
WD = withdrew
"T" = tied

Summary

• Most consecutive cuts made – 31 (1983 Nabisco Dinah Shore – 1990 U.S. Women's Open)
• Longest streak of top-10s – 5 (1979 du Maurier Classic – 1981 LPGA)

Team appearances

Professional

• Handa Cup (representing the United States): 2006 (winners), 2007 (winners), 2008 (winners), 2009 (winners), 2010 (winners)

See also

• List of golfers with most LPGA major championship wins
• List of golfers with most LPGA Tour wins
• List of Jewish golfers

References

1. ^ Hyman, Paula & Moore, Deborah Dash (1997). Jewish Women in America: A-L. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 9780415919340. Retrieved March 2, 2011.
2. ^ The Larkin Group, Amy Alcott Archived December 7, 2013 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
3. ^ "Amy Alcott". Jewish Women's Archive. Retrieved September 29, 2012.
4. ^ Siegman, Joseph (2000). Jewish sports legends: the International Jewish Hall of Fame. Brassey's. ISBN 9781574882841. Retrieved March 2, 2011.
5. ^ Featured Articles about Amy Alcott – Page 4 – latimes^{[dead link]}
6. ^ 19-year-old wins women's tee
7. ^ "Amy Alcott". Golf.about.com. Archived December 2, 2010 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 6, 2011.
8. ^ Alcott, Caddy Take Plunge After Winning Dinah Shore
9. ^ "Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Home". Archived from the original on August 10, 2022. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
10. ^ "Amy Alcott – Bio". LPGA. Retrieved 2026-04-22.

External links

• Amy Alcott at jewishsports.net
• Amy Alcott at golf.about.com 2010-12-02 at the Wayback Machine
• National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Induction of Amy Alcott
• Amy Alcott at Jewish Women Encyclopedia