American Hall of Famer who transformed women's professional golf with her extraordinary charisma, dazzling smile and brilliant play, winning nine major championships and becoming the face of the LPGA Tour.
Nancy Lopez transformed women's golf when she burst onto the LPGA Tour in 1978, winning nine tournaments in her rookie season including five in a row — a record that still stands. She became the dominant personality in women's golf through the late 1970s and 1980s, winning 48 LPGA Tour events and three KPMG Women's PGA Championships. Lopez's charisma, warmth, and prodigious talent made her one of the sport's all-time great ambassadors.
Dominant LPGA Tour player with 48 career wins and charismatic personality
How They Played
Aggressive putting, strong short game, confident approach
Lasting Impact
Hall of Fame golfer who helped popularize women's professional golf