Jane Weiller
Jane Weiller (April 25, 1912 – June 7, 1989)[1] was an American golfer. In 1932 she won the Women's Western Open, which was retrospectively recognized as a major championship by the LPGA.[2] She later competed under her married name, Mrs. Lawrence Selz.[3] She also won the Chicago Women's District Golf Association's Championship three times, 1931, 1944, 1961.[4]
| Jane Weiller | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Jane Weiller Selz |
| Born | April 25, 1912 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | June 7, 1989 (aged 77) Ventura County, California |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Career | |
| College | Northwestern University |
| Status | Amateur |
| Best results in LPGA major championships (wins: 1) | |
| Western Open | Won: 1932 |
| U.S. Women's Open | DNP |
Major championships
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | Winning score | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | Women's Western Open | 5 & 4 | June Beebe (a) |
References
- "California Death Records". Archived from the original on January 1, 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
- "Miss Weiller Wins Western Open Golf". The Pittsburgh Press. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. July 16, 1932. p. 9. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
- "Helen Hicks and Didrikson Star". St. Joseph Gazette. St. Joseph, Missouri. June 26, 1935. p. 9. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
- Annual Report of Chicago Women's District Golf Association, pp 39-41.
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