Ellen Richards Ridgway

1866–1934 (age 68)

Biography

Ellen Richards Ridgway was a trailblazing golfer whose competitive spirit helped broaden the horizons for women in sport during an era of change.

Her achievements on the links remain part of the legacy of women’s athletics, and she is honored in the quiet company of other luminaries at Passy Cemetery.

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