Glenna Collett-Vare

Golfer

Birthday June 20, 1903

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Florida

DEATH DATE Feb 3, 1989 (85)

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About

Late golf legend who was the best female player in the early 20th century.

Before Fame

She won her first match at the U.S. Amateur open at age 16.

Trivia

She was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1975.

Family Life

She got married to Edwin Vare, Jr. in 1931; the couple had two children, Glenna and Edwin.

Associated With

She paved the way for many future female golf champions, including Patty Berg.