Bonnie Lauer
Birth dateFebruary 20, 1951 (age 75)
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
CollegeMichigan State University
Yearpro1975
ExtourLPGA Tour (1975-1991)
Prowins2
Lpgawins2
NabiscoT25: 1988
LpgaT12: 1985
WusopenT4: 1981
DumaurierT11: 1987
WbritopenDNP
Award 1LPGA Rookie of the Year
Year 11976

Bonnie Lauer (born February 20, 1951) is an American professional golfer, currently retired from the LPGA Tour.

Lauer graduated cum laude in 1973 from Michigan State University, where she won the national individual intercollegiate golf championship that same year.

Lauer turned professional in 1975. In 1976, she won the LPGA Rookie of the Year award.

Lauer had individual victories in both 1977 and 1985. She had her best finish in a major championship at the 1981 U.S. Women's Open where she finished T4 after being tied for the lead after 36 holes.[1]

Lauer was the President of the LPGA in 1988.

Professional wins

LPGA Tour wins (2)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory
Runner-up
1Aug 28, 1977Patty Berg Classic–7 (70-75-67=212)2 strokesLaura Baugh
2Mar 10, 1985Uniden LPGA Invitational–11 (70-71-68-68=277)5 strokesAlice Miller

LPGA Tour playoff record (0–1)

No.YearTournamentOpponentsResult
11976Girl Talk ClassicPat Bradley
Sandra Post
Judy Rankin
Bradley won with par on second extra hole
Lauer and Post eliminated by birdie on first hole

Team appearances

Amateur

  • Curtis Cup (representing the United States): 1974 (winners)

References

  1. ^ Lauer ties Whitworth, course record