Elaine Gwilliam

1927–1987 (age 60)

Professional Golfer

Biography

Elaine Gwilliam (1927-1987) became a respected professional golfer who demonstrated that grace and competitiveness could coexist on the course. Her dedication to the sport inspired admiration for her precise play and steady temperament, even as the game evolved around her.

Golfers who followed her career remember her for the sportsmanship she brought to every hole, a legacy now commemorated at Willamette National Cemetery.

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