In 1976 Judy Rankin became the first woman to win more than $100,000 in a year playing this pro sport
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Golfers and Famous Golfers  Golfers - Women ... LPGA Player of the Year, 1976, 
1977 ... earned $150,734 in 1976, she became the first to win more than 
$100,000 in a ... Sports Illustrated called to ask if she'd be playing the coming 
U.S. Women's... [DOC] [TLE] On This Day: June 26, 1909 - The New York Times [PAR] He had offered her a stroke a hole--he is now five down, and playing ... points to 
several trends in early-twentieth century America: the rise of the sport's popularity 
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