Fay Crocker

1914–1983 (age 69)

Biography

Fay Crocker became a trailblazer in golf, achieving success on the LPGA Tour and inspiring South American athletes by becoming one of the first from the region to win a major championship.

Her graceful swing and competitive spirit opened doors for others and remain celebrated by the golfing world, while her legacy rests in the British Cemetery Montevideo.

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