Kathy Cornelius
golfer
- October 27, 1932 · Boston
- September 28, 2026
- 93 years
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Kathy Cornelius, 93, American golfer.
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|Kathy Cornelius (née McKinnon, October 27, 1932 – September 28, 2026) was an American professional golfer.
Early life
Cornelius was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on October 27, 1932. She attended Florida Southern College where she played on the men's golf team as the school did not have a women's team at the time.
Professional career
In 1953, Cornelius turned pro. In 1956, she joined the LPGA Tour and won two events in her rookie season, including the U.S. Women's Open, which was to be her only major championship. She won six LPGA Tour titles in total and had her highest money list finish in 1973, when she came eighth. She made the top-20 of the money list twelve times in total (1957–65 and 1971–73).
In 1985, Kathy and her husband founded Magique Golf, a golf club company based in Arizona, which they ran until 1999. She later taught golf part-time at Rio Salado Golf Course in Tempe, Arizona.[citation needed]
Personal life and death
In 1953, she married golf pro Bill Cornelius.
In 1981, her daughter, Kay, won the U.S. Girls' Junior, making them the only mother-daughter pair to win USGA championships.
Cornelius died on September 28, 2026, at the age of 93.
Professional wins (8)
LPGA Tour wins (6)
- 1956 (2) St. Petersburg Open, U.S. Women's Open
- 1959 (1) Cosmopolitan Open
- 1961 (1) Tippecanoe Open
- 1972 (1) Bluegrass Invitational
- 1973 (1) Sealy-Faberge Classic
Sources:
Other wins (2)
- 1956 Hot Springs 4-Ball Invitational (with Beverly Hanson)
- 1962 Babe Zaharias Open (tie with Betsy Rawls)
Major championships
Wins (1)
1 In an 18-hole playoff, Cornelius 75, McIntire 82.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.In what city was Kathy Cornelius born?
- A.Tempe, Arizona
- B.St. Petersburg, Florida
- C.Boston, Massachusettscorrect
- D.Hot Springs, Arkansas
Kathy Cornelius was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on October 27, 1932.
Source: Early life section
2.Which college did Kathy Cornelius attend?
- A.Arizona State University
- B.University of Georgia
- C.Boston University
- D.Florida Southern Collegecorrect
Kathy Cornelius attended Florida Southern College during her early years.
Source: Early life section
3.In what year did Kathy Cornelius turn professional?
- A.1953correct
- B.1959
- C.1950
- D.1956
Kathy Cornelius officially turned professional in 1953.
Source: Professional career section
4.Why did Kathy Cornelius play on the men's golf team at Florida Southern College?
- A.Because the school did not have a women's teamcorrect
- B.Because the coach requested her presence
- C.Because she was the captain of the golf program
- D.Because she wanted to play professionally early
Kathy Cornelius played on the men's team because Florida Southern College did not have a women's team at the time.
Source: Early life section
5.How many LPGA Tour titles did Kathy Cornelius win in total?
- A.Eight
- B.Twelve
- C.Two
- D.Sixcorrect
Kathy Cornelius won six LPGA Tour titles throughout her career.
Source: Professional career section
6.What major championship did Kathy Cornelius win in 1956?
- A.The U.S. Women's Opencorrect
- B.The Babe Zaharias Open
- C.The Tippecanoe Open
- D.The Sealy-Faberge Classic
Kathy Cornelius won the U.S. Women's Open in 1956, which was her only major championship.
Source: Professional career section
7.What was Kathy Cornelius's highest finish on the money list?
- A.Twelfth
- B.Twentieth
- C.Fifth
- D.Eighthcorrect
Kathy Cornelius had her highest money list finish in 1973, when she came eighth.
Source: Professional career section
8.What company did Kathy Cornelius and her husband found in 1985?
- A.Arizona Golf Pros
- B.Tempe Club Works
- C.Cornelius Sports
- D.Magique Golfcorrect
Kathy Cornelius and her husband founded the golf club company Magique Golf in 1985.
Source: Professional career section
9.Where did Kathy Cornelius teach golf part-time later in her life?
- A.Rio Salado Golf Coursecorrect
- B.Boston Country Club
- C.Florida Southern Academy
- D.St. Petersburg Golf Club
Kathy Cornelius later taught golf part-time at Rio Salado Golf Course in Tempe, Arizona.
Source: Professional career section
10.Who did Kathy Cornelius marry in 1953?
- A.A fellow collegiate golfer
- B.A golf course manager
- C.Bill Corneliuscorrect
- D.A business partner
In 1953, Kathy Cornelius married golf pro Bill Cornelius.
Source: Personal life and death section
11.Which tournament did Kathy Cornelius's daughter, Kay, win in 1981?
- A.U.S. Women's Open
- B.Babe Zaharias Open
- C.U.S. Girls' Juniorcorrect
- D.Tippecanoe Open
In 1981, Kathy Cornelius's daughter, Kay, won the U.S. Girls' Junior.
Source: Personal life and death section
12.What record did Kathy Cornelius and her daughter achieve regarding USGA championships?
- A.They won consecutive U.S. Women's Open titles
- B.They founded the only mother-daughter golf company
- C.They are the only mother-daughter pair to win USGA championshipscorrect
- D.They were the first mother-daughter pair to play together
Kathy and Kay Cornelius are the only mother-daughter pair to win USGA championships.
Source: Personal life and death section
13.In what year did Kathy Cornelius leave the golf company she co-founded?
- A.1981
- B.1990
- C.2026
- D.1999correct
Kathy Cornelius and her husband ran Magique Golf until 1999.
Source: Professional career section
14.What was the total count of professional wins for Kathy Cornelius, including non-LPGA events?
- A.Ten
- B.Eightcorrect
- C.Fourteen
- D.Six
Kathy Cornelius had eight total professional wins according to her victory records.
Source: Professional wins section
15.At what age did Kathy Cornelius pass away?
- A.89
- B.91
- C.95
- D.93correct
Kathy Cornelius died on September 28, 2026, at the age of 93.
Source: Personal life and death section
16.With whom did Kathy Cornelius tie for her 1962 Babe Zaharias Open win?
- A.Beverly Hanson
- B.Kay Cornelius
- C.A local amateur
- D.Betsy Rawlscorrect
Kathy Cornelius tied with Betsy Rawls to win the 1962 Babe Zaharias Open.
Source: Other wins section
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