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Donna Caponi
b. 1945Detroit, MIItalian American descendantLiving
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Why Included
LPGA star of the 1960s-70s
Biography
LPGA star of the 1960s-70s; 4 major championships; pioneered women's professional golf. World Golf Hall of Fame; 2x US Women's Open champion; 4 LPGA major titles
Notable For
- LPGA star of the 1960s-70s
- 4 major championships
- pioneered women's professional golf
Honors & Recognition
- World Golf Hall of Fame
- 2x US Women's Open champion
- 4 LPGA major titles
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Donna Caponi Italian?
Yes — Donna Caponi is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. LPGA star of the 1960s-70s
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Sports
- Specialty
- Golf
- Years
- b. 1945
- Birth Place
- Detroit, MI
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewNeeds Review
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