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Shirley Englehorn Obituary
Shirley Ruth
Englehorn
December 12, 1940
October 2, 2022
Shirley Ruth Englehorn, 81, of Colorado Springs, Colorado passed away October 2, 2022 at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
She was born December 12, 1940 in Caldwell, Idaho to Ralph and Ruth (Basey) Englehorn.
Shirley was a former LPGA Tour member. She won eleven tournaments during her LPGA career, including one major, the 1970, LPGA Championship in a playoff over Kathy Whitworth. Shirley was the youngest player ever to receive the Dorothy Pease Trophy at the age of 15. Before turning pro in 1959, Shirley won many amateur and open events.
Shirley was awarded the Ben Hogan Award in early 1968 by the Golf Writers Association of America in honor of her successful comeback from injuries. In 1970, Shirley led the Tour that season with four wins. She later became a golf instructor and won the LPGA Teacher of the Year Award in 1978. Her last LPGA appearance was in 1979.
Shirley remained active in the golf industry and joined Garden of the Gods Resort and Club staff in the early 90's as the Director of Instruction. In 2015, Shirley was inducted into the LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals Hall of Fame. Shirley's passion for teaching and coaching was infinite. She promoted her love of the game for many years through her instruction.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Loyd Englehorn; and longtime friend, Judy Strother.
She is survived by her brother, Wayne Englehorn of Caldwell, Idaho; and her beloved cats, Annie and Gabriel.
Memorial Service, 2:00PM, Thursday, October 20, 2022, The Springs Funeral Services-North, 6575 Oakwood Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80923.
Memorial contributions may be made in Shirley's name to the University of Colorado Foundation, Professional Golf Management Fund,
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918,
(https://giving.cu.edu/fund/professional-golf-management-program-fund)
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Tom
July 24, 2023
Shirley was one year ahead of me in school. Very nice and always was able to talk with her. My older brother was her classmate. We followed her golfing for many years then when we moved to Europe for 17 years we lost track of her. Amazing but we ended up living in Colorado quite close to her and did not know it. So sad that she left us so soon. We will miss her.
Gene Schon
October 20, 2022
Shirley was an awesome friend & neighbor! I will miss both Shirley & Judy!
Took them to the Airport everytime they'd travel somewhere! We shared quite a few Thanksgiving dinners with each other!!
Gene S.
Tina Barker
October 19, 2022
To Wayne Englehorn and the Friends of Little Shirley,
Shirley was a wonderful person who will be loved and missed always. Fishing, Golf and friends made her life special. May God bless her.
Denison E. Smith
October 16, 2022
a great athlete.....a great Idahoan, a great pioneer for women and an even greater human being and person
Dola Handley
October 14, 2022
I was one of the few people sho met and loved Shirley outside of the golf community. She was a wonderful neighbor who often came over or invited us to her home. She was an excellent cook and host and we shared a love of good red wine. She could tell some fabulous stories and we would spend hours sharing these great tales of bygone days. I will miss her greatly.
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