American Golfing Icon Kathy Whitworth Dies at 83

Kathy Whitworth, whose 88 LPGA Tour victories are the most ever by a player on a pro tour, passed away suddenly on Saturday while celebrating Christmas Eve with family and friends, her longtime partner Bettye Odle said. She was 83.

'It is with a heart full of love that we let everyone know of the passing of the winningest golf professional ever, Kathy Whitworth,' Odle said in a statement on Sunday.

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