Alice Miller (golfer)
Alice Miller (born May 15, 1956) is an American professional golfer. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1978 and won eight LPGA Tour events, including one major championship, during her career.
| Alice Miller | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Alice Miller |
| Born | May 15, 1956 Marysville, California |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Nationality |  |
| Career | |
| College | Arizona State University |
| Turned professional | 1978 |
| Former tour(s) | LPGA Tour (1978–98) |
| Professional wins | 9 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| LPGA Tour | 8 |
| Other | 1 |
| Best results in LPGA major championships (wins: 1) | |
| ANA Inspiration | Won: 1985 |
| Women's PGA C'ship | 2nd: 1985 |
| U.S. Women's Open | T17: 1985 |
| du Maurier Classic | T2: 1983 |
Amateur career
Miller was born in Marysville, California. She played on the Marysville HS golf team the first year that golf became coed. She was scouted by Arizona State golf coach. She attended Arizona State University and played on the 1975 AIAW National Collegiate Championship team.
Professional career
Miller joined the LPGA Tour in 1978. Between 1983 and 1991 she won eight titles on the tour, including one major championship, the 1985 Nabisco Dinah Shore. She also had her highest finish on the money list that year, when she placed third. She served as president of the LPGA Tour in 1993. She retired from the LPGA Tour after the 1998 season.
Professional wins
LPGA Tour (8)
| Legend |
| LPGA Tour major championships (1) |
| Other LPGA Tour (7) |
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 5, 1983 | West Virginia LPGA Classic | E (70-73-73=216) | Playoff | |
| 2 | Feb 12, 1984 | Sarasota Classic | −8 (68-68-75-69=280) | 1 stroke | |
| 3 | Aug 5, 1984 | West Virginia LPGA Classic | −7 (67-70-72=209) | 2 strokes | |
| 4 | Apr 7, 1985 | Nabisco Dinah Shore | −13 (70-68-70-67=275) | 3 strokes | .svg.png){kind=small} |
| 5 | Apr 28, 1985 | S&H Golf Classic | −16 (70-69-67-66=272) | 6 strokes | |
| 6 | Jun 9, 1985 | McDonald's Championship | −16 (68-68-68-68=272) | 8 strokes | |
| 7 | Jun 23, 1985 | Mayflower Classic | −8 (67-76-67-70=280) | 6 strokes | |
| 8 | Jul 7, 1991 | Jamie Farr Toledo Classic | −8 (69-66-70=205) | Playoff | |
LPGA Tour playoff record (2–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1983 | West Virginia LPGA Classic | |
Won with birdie on fourth extra hole Massey eliminated with birdie on third hole |
| 2 | 1991 | Jamie Farr Toledo Classic | |
Won with birdie on third extra hole |
Other (1)
- 1985 Mazda Champions (with Don January)
Major championships
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | Winning score | Margin | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Nabisco Dinah Shore | −13 (70-68-70-67=275) | 3 strokes | |
External links
- Alice Miller at the LPGA Tour official site
- Alice Miller at the Legends Tour official site