Gloria Jean Ehret (born August 23, 1941) is a former American professional golfer best known for winning the 1966 LPGA Championship. Early life and education Ehret was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She attended St. Petersburg Junior College in St. Petersburg, Florida. Golf career Ehret turned professional in 1965. She finished fifth in the LPGA Championship in her rookie season and won it the following year. After over six years on tour without another victory, she won the Birmingham Classic in 1973. Her most lucrative year on the LPGA Tour was 1978 when she earned $42,470.60, placed 22nd on the final money list, and had three 2nd or T-2 finishes. Amateur wins (4) 1963 Tri-State Amateur Championship 1964 Tri-State Amateur Championship, International Four-Ball, Connecticut State Amateur Professional wins (3) LPGA Tour wins (2) LPGA Tour playoff record (1–4) Other wins (1) 1965 Yankee Women's Open (with Judy Kimball) Major championships Wins (1) References External links American female golfers LPGA Tour golfers Winners of LPGA major golf championships Golfers from Pennsylvania St. Petersburg College alumni Sportspeople from Allentown, Pennsylvania 1941 births Living people 21st-century American women