Background
Palmer was born in Fort Worth, Texas, but grew up (and first played golf) in Bangor, Maine.
Palmer was born in Fort Worth, Texas, but grew up (and first played golf) in Bangor, Maine.
She attended North Texas State University where she was a cheerleader and Homecoming Queen. Palmer attended North Texas State University, where she was runner-up in the 1961 National Collegiate Championship.
While at North Texas State, Palmer joined Alpha Delta Pi sorority. Her two wins in major championships came at the 1972 Titleholders Championship and the 1975 United States. Women"s Open. Her ten top-10 finishes on the money list came in ten straight years from 1968 to 1977.
She played her last event on the Tour in 1997.
LPGA Tour wins (19) Other wins Wins (2).
Palmer turned professional and became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1964.