Little, Sally (1951–)

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Little, Sally (1951–)

South African-born golfer. Born Oct 12, 1951, in Cape Town, South Africa.

Won South African MatchPlay and Stroke Play (1971); had 15 professional career wins, including Honda Classic (1978), Bent Tree Classic, Barth Classic, and Columbia Savings Classic (1979), LPGA championship (1980), Elizabeth Arden Classic and Women's International (1981), Dinah Shore (1982), and du Maurier (1988); granted US citizenship (1982). Named LPGA Rookie of the Year (1971); named Comeback Player of the Year by Golf Digest (1988).

See also Women in World History.

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