Golf in mourning: Kathy Whitworth has died

Golf in mourning: Kathy Whitworth has died

Kathy Whitworth, the record-holding golfer in the Ladies Professional Golf Association with 88 titles, has passed away at the age of 83. The passing of the U.S. legend was announced by the LPGA’s Twitter account.

“It is with a heart full of love that we inform everyone of the passing of the winningest golf professional ever, Kathy Whitworth. Kathy passed away suddenly Saturday night while celebrating Christmas Eve with family and friends. Kathy left this world the way she lived her life: loving, laughing and making memories,” it reads.

These are the words of Mollie Marcoux Samaan, commissioner of the LPGA: “The golf world and the world at large has lost one of its most incredible women with the passing of Kathy Whitworth. Kathy was a champion in the truest sense of the word, both on and off the course. In the short time I spent with Kathy, I was truly amazed by her and her approach to the game and to life. Her strength, insight and vivacity were evident from the moment I met her! She inspired me as a youth and now as a commissioner and I know she did the same for so many others. We all mourn with Bettye, her family and the entire golf world.”