Margaret "Wiffi" Smith (born September 28, 1936)[1] is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.

Wiffi Smith
Personal information
Full nameMargaret Smith
Born (1936-09-28) September 28, 1936 (age 88)
Redlands, California
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Sporting nationality United States
Career
Turned professional1957
Former tour(s)LPGA Tour
Professional wins8
Number of wins by tour
LPGA Tour8
Best results in LPGA major championships
Western Open2nd: 1957
Titleholders C'ship3rd: 1959
Women's PGA C'ship2nd: 1957
U.S. Women's Open6th: 1960

Smith was born in Redlands, California.[1] She moved to Mexico when she was 11 years old and learned to play golf there.[1] She won several amateur events including the 1954 U.S. Girls' Junior and the 1956 British Ladies Amateur.[1] She played on the 1956 Curtis Cup team.[1]

She turned professional in 1957 and joined the LPGA Tour. She won eight times[2] on the Tour between 1957 and 1960.[3][4]

Amateur wins

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LPGA Tour wins (8)

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Team appearances

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Amateur

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Elliott, Len; Kelly, Barbara (1976). Who's Who in Golf. New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House. p. 174. ISBN 0-87000-225-2.
  2. ^ LPGA All-Time Winners List
  3. ^ LPGA Tournament Chronology 1950-59
  4. ^ LPGA Tournament Chronology 1960-69