‘RIP to a Legendary Champion’: Golf World Huddles in Tears at 8X LPGA Major Icon Betsy Rawls’ Tragic Demise

The women in golf are reaching new heights in this generation thanks to the pointers of the earliest women in this game. Golf is known as a gentleman’s sport, however, there are many women who broke the social barrier of earlier times and carved their name into the history of a sport that was predominantly enjoyed by men.

On Saturday, we lost one such legendary player. LPGA legend Betsy Rawls, who was among the earliest female players on the LPGA Tour and had numerous accolades to her name, passed away at her home in Lewes, Delaware.

Golf world loses an LPGA pioneer

LPGA veteran Betsy Rawls passed away on 21st October at the age of 95. Her record on the Tour is amazing and she is a big inspiration for the current and the up-and-coming generation. Rawls joined LPGA in the second year of the Tour’s establishment in 1951 and won the Sacramento Women’s Invitational Open in that year. With 55 wins on the Tour, she is the sixth player in the league’s history with the most wins.

Rawls had added to her name eight major championship wins, which consisted of 4 US Women’s Open titles, two LPGA Championship titles, and two Western Women’s Open titles. Thanks to these accomplishments on the golf course, Rawles found a place in the prestigious Hall of Fame.

Even in her last years, her love for golf didn’t fade and in her conversation with another Hall of Famer, Kathy Whitworth, she talked about her new clubs and how much she enjoyed playing with them. The news of her death was shared by the LPGA.

And the golf world is very sad to lose such a precious gem of women’s golf. Her contribution to women’s golf is immense and it would not be where it is today without people like her.

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Golf community shattered in the wake of Betsy Rawls’ death

Fans on the internet expressed their grief upon the news and commended her incredible contributions to golf. One fan expressed their admiration for the great woman. “What an amazing woman—talented, intelligent & engaging. She positively affected so many she encountered. RIP Betsy-you’re in our memories forever.” And another called her a “Legend 🖤”.

This fan, absolutely shattered, paid tribute to Rawls.

“RIP to a legendary champion. 🙏🙏😞.” This fan too regretted her loss. “Sad to hear this.” This fan recognized her contributions to women’s golf over a long career. “One of the pioneers of the ladies game , a legend in the sport , a life well lived , R.i.p Betsy Rawls.”

This fan appeared not to know much about the great golfer but wanted to catch up on her glorious triumphs.

“8 majors! 55 wins!?!??! Where’s the coverage. All around wonderful I’m sure.”

This fan too expressed their disappointment on her death. It’s understandable that people are at a loss for words in such a tragedy.

 “So sorry to hear this news. RIP.” One fan thanked her for all she did in her career. Gratitude all around. “Thank you for everything, Betsy! RIP!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏.”Once speaking about her victories, Rawls said, “I thought I was going to be a winner, and as I went along, winning became easier and easier. It was something I expected to do. I always played well under pressure because it didn’t bother me, which was why I won so many tournaments.” 

She played well under pressure, and that’s why she was a great champion. The void in the golf world left by her demise will take long to fill.

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