ann laughlin-fulginiti
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inducted 1987 |
Throughout the long and successful history of women's golf at the University of Miami, there have been only seven players who have earned All-American recognition in two separate seasons. Ann Laughlin in one of those athletes having accomplished that feat in 1972 and 1974.
Laughlin is also the only one of the five Lady Hurricane golfers to win an individual national championship. As a freshman Laughlin won the AIAW national crown in 1972 with a 72-hole score of 310, while also leading Hurricanes to a team championship in the same tournament in Las Cruces, New Mexico. A native of Riverton, New Jersey, Laughlin captured the 1972 title by sinking a 30 foot putt on the final hole to secure the two stroke victory. Ann Laughlin will be remembered as one of the greatest golfers in UM history.
Laughlin is also the only one of the five Lady Hurricane golfers to win an individual national championship. As a freshman Laughlin won the AIAW national crown in 1972 with a 72-hole score of 310, while also leading Hurricanes to a team championship in the same tournament in Las Cruces, New Mexico. A native of Riverton, New Jersey, Laughlin captured the 1972 title by sinking a 30 foot putt on the final hole to secure the two stroke victory. Ann Laughlin will be remembered as one of the greatest golfers in UM history.