The Biography of Nancy Lopez

Early Golf Life

Lopez was born in 1957 in Torrance, California. At age 12, she won the New Mexico Women's Amateur. In 1975, Lopez finished second in the U.S. Women's Open, one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the world.

1978 and 1979

In 1978, Lopez won nine tournaments, including five in a row. A year later, Lopez also won nine tournaments, including her first LPGA Championship.

Awards

In 1978, Lopez took home the Rookie of the Year Award, Player of the Year Award and the Vare Trophy, which goes to the player with the lowest scoring average during the season. At the time, she was the only player to win all three in the same year.

The Person

During her career, she was known as a fierce competitor who was keenly focused on winning tournaments. As a Mexican-American athlete, Lopez is a dynamic and important figure in the history of women's sports.

Life Off the Course

She is the mother of three daughters, Ashley Marie, Erinn and Torri.