Conley, Peggy (1947–)

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Conley, Peggy (1947–)

American golfer. Name variations: Peggy Shane Conley. Born June 10, 1947, in Seattle, Washington; attended University of Washington.

At 16, 2 mos., and 14 days, was the youngest to reach the final round of the USGA Women's Amateur championship (1963); named to the Curtis Cup team (1964, 1968); won 4 amateur titles; was the 1st woman to be granted an athletic scholarship at University of Washington (1965); became a free-lance photographer.