As a fellow golf broadcaster and former LPGA player Dottie Pepper has always considered Judy Rankin as her mentor. And with Rankin retiring from the golf world after the Chevron Championship, Pepper thanked her in the most meaningful way possible.

Pepper used Twitter to thank Rankin’s contributions to the sport all throughout her career.

The legendary golfer had an incredible career as a golfer. She still holds the record of being the youngest to win the Missouri Amateur, which she had created in 1959 as a 14-year-old. Her prime years are considered to be between 1968 to 79 as she had won 26 championships in these years.

Furthermore, Rankin is the first LPGA player to cross $100,000 in a single season. She earned a total of $150,734 in 1976, which included her 6 championship wins. The LPGA legend’s era came to an end in 1983 after she faced back problems.

Even after her back surgery, the golfer used to play at occasional events. She even captained the US Team at the Solheim Cup in 1994 and 95, both of which they won. Moreover, she is the first LPGA player to receive the World Golf Hall of Fame honor under the Veteran category.

After retiring from professional golfing, Rankin became a commentator for both Men’s and Women’s golf tournaments. At the age of 77, the legendary golfer is stepping down from the golf broadcaster position after her 50 years of service.

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For her contributions to the world of golf, many consider Judy Rankin as their mentor. And another former LPGA legend Dottie Pepper is one of them.

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Dottie Pepper followed Rankin in every step!

Although it is not intentional, Pepper had followed Rankin while making her career choices. Pepper, too, chose to be a broadcaster after her successful golfing career. 

Pepper began her career almost two decades after her mentor. She had won the New York State Amateur champion twice in 1981 and 83. After joining the LPGA, she has won 17 Tour events, including two majors. Like Rankin, Pepper retired from professional golfing after being met with some injuries. 

After her retirement, Pepper, too, started working for various media houses, including Golf Channel, NBC Sports, and ESPN. Furthermore, she has worked as the independent director of the PGA of America. 

Rankin has dedicated more than half of her life to the golf world. And there is no better way to appreciate her contribution than Dottie’s “None Greater” message. 

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