BB
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Golfer
Gender:
Female
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Birth:
15 November 1916
Death:
26 August 2002
The details
Biography
Introduction
Beatrice Emma "Bea" (Barrett) Altmeyer (November 15, 1916 – August 26, 2002) was an American amateur golfer.
Barrett was born in Chicago, Illinois. In 1938, she won the Women's Western Open, now considered an LPGA major championship. She won ten Minnesota state golf tournaments between 1933 and 1962, competing under both her maiden and married names.
Altmeyer was elected to the Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame in 1989. She died in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Tournament wins (11)
this list may be incomplete
- 1938 Women's Western Open
- Minnesota Women's State Match Play Championship (1933, 1937, 1946, 1947, 1958, 1961)
- Minnesota Women's State Amateur Championship (1947, 1950, 1958, 1962)
Major championships
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | Winning score | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Women's Western Open | 6 & 4 |  Helen Hofmann |