Crocker, Fay (1914–)
Crocker, Fay (1914–)
Uruguayan golfer. Born Aug 2, 1914, in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Won the Uruguayan Women's Amateur 20 times; came to US and joined LPGA (1953); won USGA Women's Open (1955), the oldest champion at age 40 and 11 months, in winds that reached 40 mph; won 11 tournaments (1955–60).
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