If you knew Kathy Whitworth, it is easy to imagine her at the table sharing all of her stories in her “Little Book of Golf Wisdom.” First published with Jay Golden in 2007, this tiny green book isn’t much larger than a cell phone and yet it is jam-packed full of gems for all levels of golfers.
Whitworth, 83, died suddenly on Christmas Eve. Flipping through her book feels like having a lengthy conversation with the greatest professional golfer of all time. We’d trade anything for one more.
From 1962 to 1985, Whitworth won the LPGA Player of the Year 88 times. She was named LPGA Player of the Year seven years, the Vare Trophy for lowest average scoring seven times, and the money title eight times.
Whitworth’s book, broken down into small vignettes is easy to read. It gives valuable insight from someone who almost quit the game after a rookie season that saw her average of 80.30.
These five gems are from Whitworth’s “Little Book of Wisdom”, which are sure to inspire you and shed some light on this legendary player.
