Patricia Jane "Patty" Berg
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Air Force
BERG, Patricia Jane "Patty"
Patricia Jane "Patty" Berg was born on February 13th 1918 to Herman Louis & Theresa [Kennedy] Berg.in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
At the age of 13, Berg took up golf in 1931 at the suggestion of her parents; by 1934, she began her amatrue career and won the Minneapolis City Championship.
After winning 29 amateur titles, she turned professional in 1940. Berg's career subsequently changed as she volunteered for the United States Marine Corps during WWII. She was commissioned a Second Lieutenant (2LT) in 1942. She served in the Marine Reserves from 1942 to 1945 as a Marine Recruiter.
As a professional golfer she was credited with establishing the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) and served as its president from 1950 to 1952. During her playing career Berg was winner of more than 60 tournaments, including 15 majors. She was named the AP Woman Athlete-of-the-Year three times. Berg was inducted into the LPGA and World Golf Halls of Fame.
Ms. Berg died on September 10th 2006 at 88 years of age in Ft. Myers, Florida. She is buried at Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Ft. Myers.
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Source(s):
Page 2052 Hill Air Force Base - Fold3
Page 11 - News - Gazette Virginian (Halifax Co VA) - Fold3
Patty Berg (1918-2006) - Find a Grave Memorial
