Walk of Fame: Golfer Judy Rankin to Receive Her Star

Judy Rankin, a pioneer in women's golf, will get her star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame Monday.

The ceremony will be held at 11:30 a.m. across from the Moonrise Hotel at 6146 Delmar. Rankin will attend the ceremony.

St. Louis-born golf prodigy Judy Torluemke began playing at age 6 and honed her skills at the golf course in Forest Park.  

Rankin was described as one of the best prospects in a 1961 Sports Illustrated cover article, she turned pro in 1962 and won her first tour event in 1968, according to a press release. 

She was the the first LPGA player to top $100,000 in winnings for a season and she was named LPGA Player of the Year in 1976 and 1977. 

After retiring in 1983 with 26 tour victories, Rankin became a television commentator for women’s and men’s events, and captained the U.S. team to consecutive Solheim Cup victories in 1996 and 1998.  

Rankin was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2000.

See our previous Walk of Fame coverage:

• Gerald Early Receives Star on St. Louis Walk of Fame
• Ntozake Shange Receives Star on Walk of Fame
• William Holden Receives Star on the Walk of Fame
• Walk of Fame Leaves Impression on Visitors
• New Star Added to St. Louis Walk of Fame