One of the most successful women's golfers of all time, Mickey Wright, has died at the age of 85. The American won 13 majors and 82 LPGA Tour titles to sit second on the all-time women's major list.
The American won 13 majors and 82 LPGA Tour titles to sit second on the all-time women's major list behind countrywoman Patty Berg , who died in 2006."We are deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Mickey Wright. We lost a legend, but we may also have lost the best swing in golf history today. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.
Tiger Woods' 2019 career renaissance 03:33In an interview with Golf World in 2000, quoted on the LPGA Tour website, Wright said her early retirement was because of the level of"expectation.""It was a lot of pressure to be in contention week after week for five or six years," she was quoted as saying."I guess they call it burnout now, but it wore me out. Unless you're a golfer, you can't understand the tension and pressure of tournament play.
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