Kathy Ahern (May 7, 1949 – July 6, 1996) was an American professional golfer on the LPGA Tour. Career Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ahern was raised in Dallas, Texas, and won the Texas women's public links title at age 15 She joined the LPGA Tour direct from high school in 1967 and won three events, including one major title, the LPGA Championship Ahern's first win came at the Southgate Ladies Open in August and the last at George Washington Classic in She was also a runner-up at the U.S. Women's Open in 1972, the week before her final win. Ahern played little in the 1980s, but remained a presence around the tour and sometimes caddied for Sherri Turner. Death After a five-year battle against breast cancer, Ahern died at age 47 at her mother's home in Fountain Hills, Arizona, northeast At the time of her death, she was a resident of Greenville, South Carolina. Professional wins LPGA Tour wins (3) Major championships Wins (1) References External links Texas Golf Association – Kathy Ahern American female golfers LPGA Tour golfers Winners of LPGA major golf championships Golfers from Pittsburgh Golfers from Phoenix, Arizona Deaths from cancer in Arizona Deaths from breast cancer 1949 births 1996 deaths 20th-century American women 20th-century American people