Mary Bea Porter-King - Part 1 (The Early Years)
With an astounding record of lifetime contributions to the game of golf off the course, Mary Bea Porter-King begins her life story by recounting her early life on the course. Taught at a young age by Betty Hicks, who introduced Mary Bea to many of the game's greats, her game developed quite quickly. She golfed with Eddie Merrin's UCLA golf team while still in her teens, and had access to famous courses and people in and around Los Angles. As an all-around athlete, Mary Bea set off for Arizona State University where she lettered in four sports and was named College Athlete of the Year. Listen in as she recounts those early years and remembers the kindness of the Solheim family which provided an opportunity to pursue her life-long goal, playing on the LPGA Tour.
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Porter-King, Mary Bea
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Mary Bea Porter-King is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.
Porter was born in Everett, Washington. She attended Arizona State University, where she played four sports; golf, basketball, volleyball, and softball. She was inducted into the Arizona State Sports Hall of Fame in 2001.
Porter turned professional in 1973 and joined the LPGA Tour after winning the qualifying school tournament in June 1973. She won once on the LPGA Tour in 1975.
During a qualifying round for the 1988 Samaritan Turquoise Classic, Porter saved the life of a drowning boy at a home adjacent to the fairway.
Porter-King moved to Hawaii in 1989 after her marriage and helped found the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association. She was inducted into the Hawaii Golf Hall of Fame in 2004.
Porter-King was awarded the 2011 PGA First Lady of Golf Award by the PGA of America.
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