Jocelyne Bourassa
professional golfer (1947–2021)
Jocelyne Bourassa, CM (May 30, 1947 – August 3, 2021) was a Canadian professional golfer, who had a distinguished amateur career. She was Rookie of the Year on the LPGA Tour in 1972 and ended her career with one victory on the tour.
Early life and amateur career
Bourassa was born in Shawinigan, Quebec. She studied Physical Education at the Université de Montréal where she was a member of the volleyball, basketball, skiing and track and field teams.
Bourassa won the Quebec Junior golf championship in 1963, 1964, and 1965. In 1965, she also captured the Canadian Women's Amateur. She repeated as the national amateur champion in 1971.
Professional career
In 1972, she turned professional. That year Bourassa won LPGA Rookie of the Year honors. The following year she won the first-ever La Canadienne golf championship, now the Canadian Women's Open.
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