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

Bonnie Lauer
Personal information
Born (1951-02-20) February 20, 1951 (age 73)
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Sporting nationality United States
Career
CollegeMichigan State University
Turned professional1975
Former tour(s)LPGA Tour (1975-1991)
Professional wins2
Number of wins by tour
LPGA Tour2
Best results in LPGA major championships
Chevron ChampionshipT25: 1988
Women's PGA C'shipT12: 1985
U.S. Women's OpenT4: 1981
du Maurier ClassicT11: 1987
Women's British OpenDNP
Achievements and awards
LPGA Rookie of the Year1976

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

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LPGA Tour wins (2)

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No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory
Runner-up
1 Aug 28, 1977 Patty Berg Classic –7 (70-75-67=212) 2 strokes   Laura Baugh
2 Mar 10, 1985 Uniden LPGA Invitational –11 (70-71-68-68=277) 5 strokes   Alice Miller

LPGA Tour playoff record (0–1)

No. Year Tournament Opponents Result
1 1976 Girl Talk Classic   Pat Bradley
  Sandra Post
  Judy Rankin
Bradley won with par on second extra hole
Lauer and Post eliminated by birdie on first hole

Team appearances

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Amateur

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

References

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