Nancy Lopez
Nationally Ranked Amateur, Sensational Rookie Year, Chronology, Slumps Then Rebounds, Related Biography: Baseball Player Ray Knight
1957-
American golfer
When Nancy Lopez burst onto the scene of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour during her rookie year in 1978 by winning a record five consecutive tournaments, she gave new life to the women's tour. Then-LPGA's director of publicity, Chip Campbell, told Golf World, "Thank the dear Lord, along came Nancy Lopez. She was a savior. What did Winston Churchill say, Comes the moment, comes the man? Well, comes the moment, comes the woman." With good distance off the tee and excellent putting skills, Lopez was an exceptional golfer. Also known on tour for her warmth and kindness, she embraced the fans who returned her affection tenfold.
Nancy Lopez
Sketch by Kari Bethel
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