| Jo Ann Washam | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1950-05-24)May 24, 1950 Auburn, Washington |
| Died | December 6, 2019(2019-12-06) (aged 69) King County, Washington |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Career | |
| College | Washington State University |
| Turned professional | 1973 |
| Former tour(s) | LPGA Tour (1973–1989) |
| Professional wins | 5 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| LPGA Tour | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Best results in LPGA major championships | |
| Chevron Championship | T9:1983 |
| Women's PGA C'ship | 3rd:1975 |
| U.S. Women's Open | T5:1979 |
| du Maurier Classic | T6:1985 |
Jo Ann Washam (May 24, 1950 – December 6, 2019)[1] was an Americanprofessional golfer who played on theLPGA Tour.
Washam was born inAuburn, Washington.[1][2] She played college golf and basketball atWashington State University,[2] where she also joined the women's fraternityAlpha Gamma Delta.[3] She was elected to the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1982.[4]
Washam won three times on the LPGA Tour[5] between 1975 and 1979.[6]
Washam died on December 6, 2019.[7]
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 17,1975 | Patty Berg Classic | −13 (69-69-68=206) | 4 strokes |  Jocelyne Bourassa JoAnne Carner |
| 2 | Sep 21,1975 | Portland Ladies Classic | −4 (71-75-69=215) | 1 stroke | Sandra Haynie |
| 3 | Sep 3,1979 | Rail Charity Classic | −13 (69-71-68-67=275) | 1 stroke |  Silvia Bertolaccini |
LPGA Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1979 | Coca-Cola Classic | Bonnie BryantNancy LopezHollis StacyMickey Wright | Lopez defeated Wright with birdie on second extra hole Bryant, Stacy, and Washam eliminated by birdie on first hole |
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