Jane Geddes - Part 2 (Winning Majors)
In Part 2 of our four-part conversation with two-time major champion Jane Geddes, we dive into the incredible early successes that vaulted her onto the LPGA stage—and into the record books. Jane takes us back to 1986, when she burst onto the scene with a stunning victory at the U.S. Women’s Open at NCR Country Club. With humility and humor, Jane recounts her mindset heading into the championship, including the surreal feeling of playing in a “bubble,” her unmatched confidence in her swing, and how that week’s chaotic backdrop of tornado warnings, evacuations, and even an earthquake couldn’t shake her focus.
Jane’s story doesn’t stop with that first major. She followed up her U.S. Open triumph by winning again the very next week—kicking off a remarkable 12-month stretch that saw her notch seven victories, including her second major at the 1987 LPGA Championship. We relive her playoff win over the legendary Sally Little, her bold media remarks that nearly backfired, and her steely resolve to back up her words with her clubs.
Jane’s insights into her game—how she thrived on tough courses, loved playing in the wind, and used her strengths in ball-striking and confidence to outlast her peers—offer a compelling look at what it takes to break through at the highest level. With stories of competing against Hall of Famers like Betsy King, Nancy Lopez, and Patty Sheehan, this episode paints a vivid picture of one of the LPGA’s most competitive eras.
Join us as Jane reflects on the whirlwind of success, the challenges of sustaining momentum, and the joy of knowing—if only for a time—what it feels like to truly be in the zone.
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Geddes, Jane
Professional Golfer
Jane Geddes is a retired American professional golfer. She joined the LPGA Tour in 1983 and won two major championships and 11 LPGA Tour events overall. Geddes was the Vice President of Talent Relations of WWE
Career
Geddes was born in Huntington, New York. She played college golf at Florida State University and was a member of the school's national championship team in 1981. She joined the LPGA Tour in 1983, posting runner-up finishes three times from 1984 to 1985.
Geddes broke through for her first professional victory when she won the 1986 U.S. Women's Open by defeating Sally Little in an 18-hole playoff. Then she won again the very next week. The year 1987 was her best, as she posted five victories, including the Mazda LPGA Championship, and four second-place finishes, finishing third on the money list. In all, seven of Geddes' 11 career wins came from 1986 to 1987.
Geddes won twice in 1991 and her last win was at the 1994 Chicago Challenge. Geddes finished in the Top 20 on the money list nine times, and posted 14 Top 10 finishes in majors in addition to her two major championship wins. In 2000, she was recognized during the LPGA's 50th Anniversary in 2000 as one of the LPGA's top-50 players and teachers. She retired from the LPGA Tour following the 2003 season.
Geddes co-founded an Internet e-commerce company named Planesia, which she sold in 2001. She received a degree in criminology from the University of South Florida in 2003, and later received a law degree from Stetson University College of Law in Flo… Read More
