1962 Titleholders Championship


The 1962 Titleholders Championship was the 23rd Titleholders Championship, held April 26–30 at Augusta Country Club in Augusta, Georgia. Defending champion Mickey Wright sank a ten-foot putt for par on the 72nd hole to tie Ruth Jessen and force the first playoff in the event's history.
Wright won the 18-hole playoff by three strokes, 69 to 72, to repeat as champion.
Barbara Romack held a five-shot lead after 36 holes, but finished two strokes back in solo third.

Final leaderboard

Sunday, April 29, 1962
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T1

Playoff

Monday, April 30, 1962
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