Skinker DeBaliviere in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Judy Rankin
Born February 18, 1945
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 7, 2018
1. Judy Rankin Marker
Inscription.
Judy Rankin. Born February 18, 1945. St. Louis-born golf prodigy Judy Torluemke began playing at age 6 and honed her skills at the "Triple A" golf course in Forest Park. Described as one of the best prospects ever in a 1961 "Sports Illustrated" cover article, she turned pro in 1962 and won her first tour event in 1968. The first LPGA player to top $100,000 in winnings for a season, she was named LPGA Player of the Year in 1976 and 1977. After retiring in 1983 with 26 tour victories, Rankin became a top television commentator for women's and men's events, and captained the U.S. team to consecutive Solheim Cup Victories in 1996 and 1998. Recipient of golf's Patty Lerg, Bob Jones and Ben Hogan Awards, Judy Rankin was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2000.
St. Louis-born golf prodigy Judy Torluemke began playing at age 6 and honed her skills at the "Triple A" golf course in Forest Park. Described as one of the best prospects ever in a 1961 "Sports Illustrated" cover article, she turned pro in 1962 and won her first tour event in 1968. The first LPGA player to top $100,000 in winnings for a season, she was named LPGA Player of the Year in 1976 and 1977. After retiring in 1983 with 26 tour victories, Rankin became a top television commentator for women's and men's events, and captained the U.S. team to consecutive Solheim Cup Victories in 1996 and 1998. Recipient of golf's Patty Lerg, Bob Jones and Ben Hogan Awards, Judy Rankin was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2000.
Erected 2013 by St. Louis Walk of Fame.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Sports • Women. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis Walk of Fame series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1961.
Location. 38° 39.31′ N, 90° 17.869′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Skinker DeBaliviere. Marker is on Delmar Boulevard west of Rosedale Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6146 Delmar Boulevard, Saint Louis MO 63112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 7 times this year. Last updated on October 15, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. Photo1. submitted on October 13, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
