Mickey Wright

Mickey Wright was an American professional golfer widely regarded as one of the greatest players in LPGA history, winning 82 tour events including 13 major championships before her death in 2020. Her net worth was never publicly disclosed in detail; given that her career took place during an era of far smaller golf purses than exist today, it was likely modest compared to modern professional athletes despite her extraordinary record.

Early Life & Family

Mickey Wright was born on February 14, 1935, in San Diego, California. She attended Herbert Hoover High School in San Diego and spent one year at Stanford University before leaving to pursue professional golf full-time.

Rise to Fame

Wright turned professional in 1954 and joined the LPGA Tour in 1955. She quickly became the dominant player of her era, and in 1961 became the only player in LPGA Tour history to hold all four major championship titles at the same time.

Career History

Over her career, Wright won 82 LPGA Tour events, the second-most in tour history, including 13 major championships between 1958 and 1966. She led the LPGA money list four consecutive years from 1961 to 1964 and won at least one title in 14 consecutive seasons from 1956 to 1969. In 1964, she shot a 62 at the Tall City Open, the lowest score in LPGA Tour history at the time, and completed a 10-shot final-round comeback that tied the largest in LPGA history. She retired from full-time competition in 1969 at age 34 due to chronic foot problems. She was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1976, was named AP Female Athlete of the Year in both 1963 and 1964, and was inducted into the PGA of America Hall of Fame in 2017.

How They Built Their Wealth

Wright’s wealth during her playing career came from tournament winnings at a time when LPGA purses were a small fraction of today’s prize money, meaning even her record-setting win total translated to far less in career earnings than a comparable modern record would generate. Detailed information about her later-life finances, including any equipment consulting or business involvement, is not publicly available.

Personal Life

Wright largely stepped back from the public spotlight after her competitive retirement in 1969, though she remained a revered figure in golf circles and was frequently consulted on the history and record book of the LPGA Tour. She died on February 17, 2020, at age 85, from a heart attack.

Mickey Wright’s net worth was never publicly disclosed, but her legacy as one of the greatest golfers in history, with 82 LPGA Tour wins and 13 majors, remains far better documented than her personal finances.