Amy Alcott and John Carr of Employco recently participated in an interview with Mike Ratchman and Dave Roberts on “Golf After Hours” for Texas Golf Talk. Amy is Golf Ambassador for Employco, which provides customized HR solutions to businesses. You can find the April 3, 2024, episode here: Texas Golf Insider Magazine | Facebook. (The interview begins at the 40-minute mark)
Amy Alcott enjoyed an amazing and accomplished LPGA Tour career. She won 32 golf tournaments worldwide, including five major championships, has been inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame and earned countless other honors during her illustrious career. She’s not done yet! She continues to play her way into championship matches…this time in pickleball! Amy (pictured below, third from left) and her women’s doubles partner, Sarah Ashton, won the 65 and over 3.5 at March Madness of the Desert Pickleball Championships at Mission Hills Country Club.
Fun factoid! Amy recently was a “clue” in the iconic New York Times crossword puzzle.
Check out Amy’s recent interview with the great Caren Glasser: Aging Like a Fine Wine, featuring the remarkable Amy Alcott, an American professional golfer, and golf course designer. Amy’s journey, from her childhood fascination with golf to her achievements, including winning five major championships and being a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame is nothing short of extraordinary. Listen in as Amy shares what keeps her busy these days, including contributing to the growth of golf and inspiring the next generation. Tune in for an uplifting conversation about embracing new chapters and pursuing passions at every stage of life.
Amy Alcott enjoyed serving as the MC and meeting 2024 U.S. Women’s Open champion Allisen Corpuz during a special celebration at Wilshire Country Club in Los Angeles. Amy is the 1980 U.S. Women’s Open champion.
“I gave her some Hall of Fame wisdom, but I assure you she could teach me a few things,” shared Alcott after visiting with Allisen at a special event at Wilshire Country Club.
“Next on the tee!”
Amy Alcott enjoyed a trip down memory lane during a past champions’ day at Cypress Point during the U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Beach. Alcott was joined by (pictured L-to-R) LPGA Master Professional and long-time Pebble Beach assistant golf pro Sally Dodge, and U.S. Women’s Open champions Pat Bradley (1981), Patty Sheehan (1992, 1994) and Jane Geddes (1986). Amy is the 1980 U.S. Women’s Open champion.
What a thrill it is to watch the women tee it up at Pebble Beach! Leading up to the event, it was fun to speak with David Shefter of the USGA and Josh Sens of Golf.com about this special moment and reflect on my career and decades of U.S. Women’s Opens. Enjoy these good reads!
Legendary Champions Excited for Evolution of U.S. Women’s Open (uswomensopen.com)
How different is this U.S. Women’s Open? Ask a past champ (golf.com)
The USGA hosted a fabulous champions dinner to kick off the U.S. Women’s Open week at Pebble Beach. What a gathering it was! So many champions, so many stories, so many wonderful memories of USGA championships and friendships built through golf. Special thanks to the USGA for all that you do for this great game and for all involved.
photo courtesy of USGA
Following the conclusion of the 2023 U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club (LACC), Amy Alcott was welcomed to the Golf Channel set at LACC to reflect on the Open, the course, Wyndham Clark’s emotional win, Rory and the upcoming Open Championship and the success of golf in the greater LA area. She also shares her hall of fame career highlights, Hollywood friendships, and why she still calls LA home after decades of playing around the world. Finally, she shares a favorite quote applicable to Clark’s Open win. Tune in for this brief conversation.
Amy Alcott says Wyndham Clark, LACC proved something at 2023 U.S. Open | Golf Channel