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Betsy King is an American professional golfer who has won six major championships and 34 LPGA Tour events. She was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2000. King was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, and attended Duke University, where she was a four-time All-American. She turned professional in 1977 and won her first LPGA Tour event in 1979. She won her first major championship in 1983, the LPGA Championship. She went on to win five more majors, including the U.S. Women's Open in 1989 and 1990. King was a member of the U.S. Solheim Cup team in 1990, 1992, 1994, 1996, and 1998. She was the captain of the U.S. team in 2000 and 2002. In addition to her playing career, King is an active philanthropist. She founded the Betsy King Golf Classic in 1989, which has raised more than $10 million for charities. She also founded the Betsy King Junior Golf Academy in Reading, Pennsylvania. As of 2021, Betsy King's net worth is estimated to be $10 million.
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| Age | 68 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Born | 13 August, 1955 |
| Birthday | 13 August |
| Birthplace | Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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Betsy King Height, Weight & Measurements
At 68 years old, Betsy King height is 5ft 6in .
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| Height | 5ft 6in |
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Betsy King Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Betsy King worth at the age of 68 years old? Betsy King’s income source is mostly from being a successful . She is from . We have estimated Betsy King's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
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Timeline
From 1996 to 2004, there was an event on Tour, the Wachovia LPGA Classic, hosted by King. She was also a worker for charitable causes, organizing Habitat for Humanity house building projects and working in former Soviet bloc countries with orphan relief agencies. She played for the United States in the Solheim Cup five times (1990, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998) and was the captain of the 2007 United States team. She led the team to a 16-12 win over Europe in the 2007 Solheim Cup held in Halmstad, Sweden between 14 and 16 September 2007. In 2001, King was inducted into the National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame.
^ The Women's British Open replaced the du Maurier Classic as an LPGA major in 2001.
After that first win in 1984, King won at least once each of the next 10 years, with a high of six victories in 1989. She finished in the top-10 on the money list every year from 1985–95, and again in 1997. Along the way, King was named Player of the Year three times, won two scoring titles and three money titles. In 1993 she won a scoring title and the money title, but only one tournament. She finished second five times, including at two majors. She averaged a major a year from 1987 to 1992, then won a sixth major in 1997. The last of her 34 LPGA wins came in 2001. With her 30th win in 1995, she gained entry into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
King was born in Reading, Pennsylvania. King graduated from Exeter Township High School in 1973. She played collegiately at Furman University, and was on the 1976 national championship team that included future LPGA players Beth Daniel, Sherri Turner and Cindy Ferro. King was low amateur at the 1976 U.S. Women's Open, then joined the LPGA Tour in 1977. She won her first tournament at the 1984 Women's Kemper Open. She won three titles in 1984, and added 21 top-10 finishes to earn LPGA Tour Player of the Year honors. From 1984 through 1989, King won a total of 20 LPGA events, more wins than any other golfer in the world, male or female, during that time period.
Betsy King (born August 13, 1955) is an American professional golfer. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1977 and won six major championships and 34 LPGA Tour victories in all.
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