Won her first tournament since 1995, at the BMO Financial Group Canadian Women’s Open, where she became the oldest winner in LPGA history at the age of 46 years, 8 months and 29 days, breaking JoAnne Carner’s record, which had stood for 18 years.

Finished second at the Safeway Classic Presented by Pepsi and tied for second at the Samsung World Championship.

Recorded five additional top-five finishes: a tie for third at the McDonald’s LPGA Championship Presented by AIG; fourth at the ADT Championship; a tie for fourth at the LPGA Corning Classic; fifth place at the Wachovia LPGA Classic hosted by Betsy King; and a tie for fifth at the Kraft Nabisco Championship.

Was a member of the U.S. Solheim Cup Team, where she posted a 2-1-1 record.

Crossed the $7 million mark in career earnings at The Office Depot Championship Hosted by Amy Alcott, where she tied for 13th.

Was named recepient of the Heather Farr Player Award.

Rounds under par: 42/80 (19); Rounds in the 60s: 29/80 (9); Birdies: 285 (18); Eagles: 4(40); Greens in reg: 68.4% (21); Driving accuracy: 72.3% (50); Sand saves: 41.1% (40); Putts per GIR: 1.79 (20); Driving average: 255.8 (47)

Posted four top-10 finishes, including a runner-up finish at the McDonald’s LPGA Championship Presented by AIG.

Recorded her season-low score of 65 during the second round of the Sybase Big Apple Classic Presented by Golf Magazine<D>, where she finished fifth.

Tied for fifth at the Wegmans Rochester LPGA and tied for seventh at the U.S. Women’s Open.

A member of the victorious Solheim Cup team, where she posted a 1-1-1 record.

Rounds under par: 36/74 (20); Rounds in the 60s: 23/74 (12); Birdies: 248 (24); Eagles: 6 (17); Greens in reg: 71.3% (4); Driving accuracy: 69.3% (88); Sand saves: 35.1% (82); Putting average: 30.53 (126); Driving average: 257.6 (29)

Best finish of the season was third at the Evian Masters; the $154,357 paycheck was the largest of her career.

Tied for third at back-to-back events, where she finished one shot out of a sudden-death playoff both times: the Chick-fil-A Charity Championship hosted by Nancy Lopez and the LPGA Champions Classic.

Rounds under par: 29/72 (48); Rounds in the 60s: 15/72 (44); Birdies: 219 (58); Eagles: 7 (17); Greens in reg: 65% (72); Driving accuracy: 65.2% (143); Sand saves: 43.9% (44); Putting average: 31.20 (175); Driving average: 248.20 (47)

In 2000, on the strength of six top 10s, crossed the $6 million mark in career earnings; placed fourth at the Jamie Farr Kroger Classic and tied for fourth at the Japan Airlines Big Apple Classic and the AFLAC Champions Presented by Southern Living; was a captain’s pick for the U.S. Solheim Cup Team; was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame on Nov. 20.

In 1999, became the 16th member of the LPGA Tour Hall of Fame; tied for second at the First Union Betsy King Classic for her best finish of the season; posted her career-low score of 62 during the second round of the Philips Invitational Honoring Harvey Penick, which included an LPGA-record nine consecutive birdies.

In 1998, best finish was third at the First Union Betsy King Classic; recorded her fourth career hole-in-one at the SAFECO Classic.

In 1997, played in just nine events due to a left shoulder injury and thoracic muscle spasms; best finish was a third place at the HEALTHSOUTH Inaugural.

In 1996, best finish was a tie for fifth at the CoreStates Betsy King Classic; became the third player in LPGA history to cross the $5 million mark in career earnings following the Standard Register PING, where she finished tied for 24th.

In 1995, captured her 32nd career victory at the PING Welch’s Championship in Boston.

In 1994, won four times and earned her third Rolex Player of the Year and Vare Trophy honors.

In 1993, best finish was a tie for second at the ShopRite LPGA Classic.

In 1992, finished tied for second five times, including playoff losses at the Sun-Times Challenge and the Phar-Mor in Youngstown.

In 1991, crossed the $3 million mark in career earnings and won two events: the Phar-Mor at Inverrary and the McDonald’s Championship.

In 1990, captured seven tournament titles; became the first player ever to cross $700,000 and $800,000 in season earnings; set a record for consecutive rounds in the 60s with nine; earned Rolex Player of the Year and the Vare Trophy honors.

In 1989, broke a four-and-one-half-year winless drought (1985-89)at the Greater Washington Open; became only the seventh player to cross $2 million in career earnings.

In 1988, was away from the Tour for 13 weeks with mononucleosis, played 17 events and finished second at the Women’s Kemper Open and the Atlantic City Classic.

In 1987, finished tied for second at the Henredon Classic for her best finish of the season.

In 1986, best finish was a tie for second at the LPGA Corning Classic.

In 1985, won the Kyocera Inamori Classic for her 14th career title.

In 1984, became the Tour’s eighth millionaire by collecting $9,281 at the du Maurier Ltd. Classic; best finish of the season was a tie for second at the LPGA Championship, one of the LPGA Tour’s four majors.

In 1983, won the McDonald’s Kids Classic, her 13th LPGA title.

In 1982, won five LPGA events, marking her third consecutive multiple-win season.

In 1981, won the Florida Ladies Citrus and the World Championship of Women’s Golf.

In 1980, won four times, earned $231,000 and was named the LPGA Player of the Year.

In 1979, named LPGA Rookie of the Year.

Captured the U.S. Women’s Amateur in 1975 and 1977 ... Member of the USA Curtis Cup team in 1976 and 1978. . . Member of USA Women’s World Amateur team in 1978 ... .

Credits Derek Hardy, the late Davis Love, Jr., Dave Pelz, Mike McGetrick and Jack Lumpkin as teachers most influencing her career...Entered the LPGA Tour Hall of Fame in February 1999...Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame on Nov. 20, 2000.