| Fullname | Beatrice Emma Altmeyer |
|---|---|
| Birth date | November 15, 1916 |
| Birth place | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Death date | August 26, 2002 (aged 85) |
| Death place | St. Louis Park, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Majorwins | 1 |
| Western | Won: 1938 |
Beatrice Emma (Barrett) Altmeyer (November 15, 1916 – August 26, 2002) was an American amateur golfer.
Career
Barrett was born in Chicago, Illinois. In 1938, she won the Women's Western Open, now considered an LPGA major championship. She won ten Minnesota state golf tournaments between 1933 and 1962,[1] competing under both her maiden and married names.
Personal life
She died in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Awards and honors
In 1989, Altmeyer was elected to the Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame.[2]
Tournament wins (11)
this list may be incomplete
- 1933 Minnesota Women's State Match Play Championship
- 1937 Minnesota Women's State Match Play Championship
- 1938 Women's Western Open
- 1946 Minnesota Women's State Match Play Championship
- 1947 Minnesota Women's State Match Play Championship, Minnesota Women's State Amateur Championship
- 1950 Minnesota Women's State Amateur Championship
- 1958 Minnesota Women's State Match Play Championship, Minnesota Women's State Amateur Championship
- 1961 Minnesota Women's State Match Play Championship
- 1962 Minnesota Women's State Amateur Championship
Major championships
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | Winning score | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Women's Western Open | 6 & 4 | Helen Hofmann |
See also
- Chronological list of LPGA major golf champions
- List of golfers with most LPGA major championship wins
References
- ^ MWGA Tournament Winners Archived July 27, 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ MGA-PGA Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame Archived May 14, 2008 at the Wayback Machine