Jessen, Ruth (1936–)
Jessen, Ruth (1936–)
American golfer. Name variations: Mary Ruth Jessen. Born Nov 12, 1936, in Seattle, WA.
As an amateur, won Seattle City title thrice, Pacific Northwest twice, and Washington State once; turned pro (1956); won Tampa Open (1959); won five tournaments (1964), the Zaharias, Flint, Omaha, Santa Barbara, and Phoenix opens; won Sears Classic (1971).
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