1964 Titleholders Championship

The 1964 Titleholders Championship was the 25th Titleholders Championship, held April 23–26 at Augusta Country Club in Augusta, Georgia. Reigning champion Marilynn Smith successfully defended her title, one stroke ahead of runner-up Mickey Wright.[1][2][3] The two had met in an 18-hole playoff the previous year which was decided on the final green. Wright had won the title in 1961 and 1962.

1964 Titleholders Championship
Tournament information
DatesApril 23–26, 1964
LocationAugusta, Georgia
Course(s)Augusta Country Club
Tour(s)LPGA Tour
FormatStroke play – 72 holes
Statistics
Par72[1]
Length6,300 yards (5,760 m)[1]
Prize fund$7,500
Winner's share$1,300
Champion
Marilynn Smith
289 (+1)
Augusta 
Location in the United States
Augusta 
Location in Georgia

It was the second and final major title for Smith.[1] Her second round 66 (−6) on Friday set several records for this championship, including lowest round, lowest score after 36 holes at 139 (−5),[4][5] 54 holes at 216 (even),[3] and 72 holes at 289 (+1).[1] Her Friday inward nine score of 31 was also a record, by two strokes.[4]

In the third round on Saturday, scores soared in the rain and cold wind. Smith's 77 (+5) kept the lead at an even-par 216 for 54 holes, three shots ahead of Wright.[6]

Final leaderboard

Sunday, April 26, 1964

PlacePlayerCountryScoreTo parMoney ($)
1Marilynn Smith United States73-66-77-73=289+11,300
2Mickey Wright United States74-70-75-71=290+21,000
3Betsy Rawls United States71-77-74-72=294+6800
T4Ruth Jessen United States77-72-74-73=296+8625
Judy Kimball United States71-72-78-75=296
T6Clifford Ann Creed United States75-69-79-74=297+9500
Shirley Englehorn United States75-75-73-74=297
8Mary Mills United States74-74-78-72=298+10400
9Louise Suggs United States73-73-76-77=299+11350
T10Marlene Hagge United States75-72-78-75=300+12275
Sandra Haynie United States74-75-76-75=300
Judy Rankin United States75-73-76-76=300

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References
  1. "Marilyyn Smith wins Titleholders". Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington. Associated Press. April 27, 1964. p. 10.
  2. "Happiness is Marilynn Smith". Eugene Register-Guard. Oregon. April 27, 1964. p. 2B.
  3. "Topeka woman wins crown for 2nd time". The Bulletin. Bend, Oregon. UPI. April 27, 1964. p. 8.
  4. "Record-breaking 66 puts Marilynn Smith in lead". Spartanburg Herald. South Carolina. Associated Press. April 25, 1964. p. 8.
  5. "Marilynn Smith eyes title". The Bulletin. Bend, Oregon. UPI. April 25, 1964. p. 5.
  6. "Titleholders lead held by Marilynn". Spartanburg Herald-Journal. South Carolina. Associated Press. April 26, 1964. p. C2.

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