Kathy Whitworth, the winningest golfer in history, dies at 83
Source: CNN
Kathy Whitworth, the winningest golfer in history, dies at 83
By Jacob Lev, CNN
Updated 7:30 PM EST, Sun December 25, 2022
(CNN) Kathy Whitworth, the winningest golfer in history, has died at the age of 83, the Ladies Professional Golf Association announced on Sunday.
Whitworth died suddenly Saturday night while celebrating Christmas Eve with family and friends, her longtime partner Bettye Odle said.
Kathy left this world the way she lived her life, loving, laughing and creating memories, Odle said in a statement.
Odle did not disclose any details on the cause of death.
Whitworth is considered one of the greatest golfers of all time. She had 88 wins on the LPGA Tour which include six LPGA major championships. Her 88 wins are six more than Sam Snead and Tiger Woods, who hold the record for the mens game.
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Kathy Whitworth is pictured on November 18, 1990, at the Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando, Florida. (David Cannon/Allsport/Getty Images)