Jane Weiller

Jane Weiller (April 25, 1912 – June 7, 1989)[1] was an American golfer. In 1932 she won the Women's Western Open, which was retrospectively recognized as a major championship by the LPGA.[2] She later competed under her married name, Mrs. Lawrence Selz.[3] She also won the Chicago Women's District Golf Association's Championship three times, 1931, 1944, 1961.[4]

Jane Weiller
Personal information
Full nameJane Weiller Selz
Born(1912-04-25)April 25, 1912
Chicago, Illinois
DiedJune 7, 1989(1989-06-07) (aged 77)
Ventura County, California
Nationality United States
Career
CollegeNorthwestern University
StatusAmateur
Best results in LPGA major championships
(wins: 1)
Western OpenWon: 1932
U.S. Women's OpenDNP

Major championships

Wins (1)

YearChampionshipWinning scoreRunner-up
1932Women's Western Open5 & 4 June Beebe (a)

References

  1. "California Death Records". Archived from the original on January 1, 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
  2. "Miss Weiller Wins Western Open Golf". The Pittsburgh Press. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. July 16, 1932. p. 9. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
  3. "Helen Hicks and Didrikson Star". St. Joseph Gazette. St. Joseph, Missouri. June 26, 1935. p. 9. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
  4. Annual Report of Chicago Women's District Golf Association, pp 39-41.
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