June Beebe
FullnameJune Beebe Atwood
Birth dateMarch 27, 1913
Birth placeChicago, Illinois, U.S.
Death dateNovember 10, 2003 (aged 90)
SpousePhillip Atwood
ExtourLPGA Tour
Prowins2
Lpgawins2
Majorwins2
WesternWon: 1931, 1933

June Beebe Atwood (March 27, 1913 – November 10, 2003) was an American golfer.

Career

In 1913, she was born in Chicago, Illinois.[1] She won the Women's Western Open 1931 and 1933, and finished second in 1930 and to Jane Weiller 1932.[2][3][4]

She competed in college for the Northwestern Wildcats.[5] She also competed under her married name, Mrs. Phillip Atwood. She also won the Chicago Women's District Golf Association's Championship twice, in 1933 and 1935.[6]

Tournament wins

  • 1931 Women's Western Open
  • 1933 Chicago Women's District Golf Association's Championship, Women's Western Open
  • 1935 Chicago Women's District Golf Association's Championship

Major championships

Wins (2)

YearChampionshipWinning scoreRunner-up
1931Women's Western Open3 & 2Mrs. Melvin Jones (a)
1933Women's Western Open3 & 2Jane Weiller (a)

References

  1. ^ The Chicago Daily News Almanac and Year Book for. Chicago Daily News Company. 1935.
  2. ^ "Chicago History | Fall 2012 by Chicago History Museum - Issuu". issuu.com. September 2012.
  3. ^ "Top Golf Tournaments Jane Weiller | Tour Results - Winners". Where2Golf
  4. ^ "Miss Weiller Wins Western Open Golf". The Pittsburgh Press. July 16, 1932. p. 9. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
  5. ^ "The Top Ranked Northwestern Wildcats Female Golfers of All-Time". ainsworthsports.com
  6. ^ Annual Report of Chicago Women's District Golf Association, p 30.