Hall of Famer Kathy Whitworth, whose LPGA Tour victories spanned nearly a quarter-century and who became the first woman to earn $1 million US on the LPGA, died on Christmas Eve, her longtime ...

On July 26, 1981, Kathy Whitworth became the first player in LPGA history to reach $1 million in career earnings.

Kathy Whitworth won a record 88 official LPGA Tour tournaments from 1962 to 1985. Whitworth's 88 career victories are the most by any player -- men's or women's -- on a single professional tour.

Kathy Whitworth set a benchmark in golf no one has ever touched, whether it was Sam Snead or Tiger Woods, Mickey Wright or Annika Sorenstam. Her 88 victories are the most by any player on a single ...

Kathy Whitworth of San Antonio, blast out of sand trap on 18th green and then sinks a 6-foot putt to go into the lead of the Women Titleholders Golf Tournament at Augusta, Ga., Nov. 25, 1966.

Kathy Whitworth responds to the crowd as she prepares to tee off during the Tournament of Champions golf tournament at Locust Hill Country Club in Pittsford, N.Y. on June 20, 2006.

Kathy Whitworth set a benchmark in golf no one has ever touched, whether it was Sam Snead or Tiger Woods, Mickey Wright or Annika Sorenstam. Her 88 victories are the most by any player on a single ...

Kathy Whitworth set a benchmark in golf no one has ever touched, whether it was Sam Snead or Tiger Woods, Mickey Wright or Annika Sorenstam. Her 88 victories are the most by any player on a single ...