Debbie Austin

Debbie Austin (born February 1, 1948) is an American professional golfer.

Debbie Austin
Personal information
Born	(1948-02-01) February 1, 1948 Oneida, New York
Height	5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Nationality	United States
Residence	Orlando, Florida
Career
College	Rollins College
Status	Professional
Former tour(s)	LPGA Tour (1968–87)
Professional wins	8
Number of wins by tour
LPGA Tour	7
Other	1
Best results in LPGA major championships
Titleholders C'ship	T17: 1972
ANA Inspiration	T38: 1984
Women's PGA C'ship	7th: 1973
U.S. Women's Open	8th: 1975
du Maurier Classic	T17: 1981

Austin was born in Oneida, New York. She first played on the LPGA Tour in 1968 and went on to win seven tournaments, including five in 1977 when she tied with Judy Rankin for most on tour. She was named Player of the Year in 1977 by Golf Magazine.[1]

She won the Wills Qantas Australian Ladies Open in 1978. A recurring tendonitis problem plagued her during 1979 and 1980, but she returned to winning form in 1981 by winning the Mayflower Classic. With that victory, she established the tradition of the winner taking a plunge into the pool with General Chairman John B. Smith.

She has held a variety of positions since the end of her tour career, including a stint as a coach for the Rollins College ladies' golf team in Winter Park, Florida. She spent several years associated with Westchester Country Club in New York. She resides in Orlando, Florida and is the former head coach of the Bishop Moore Catholic High School girls' golf team. She is now retired but plays regularly at her home course, Orange Tree Golf Club.

The junior tees at Westchester Country Club are named after her.[2]