Hollins University

Carol Semple Thompson '70

Thompson, who has been one of the country's premier amateur players for more than four decades, was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in November 2008. She was also elected to the National Golf Coaches Association Hall of Fame for 2007. She was named recipient of the 2005 PGA First Lady of Golf Award. Thompson is a veteran of 100 USGA championships, and owns seven national titles that include the 1973 U.S. Women's Amateur Championship, four U.S. Senior Women's Championships and two U.S. Mid-Amateur Championships. Only legendary Bob Jones (nine), JoAnne Gunderson Carner, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods (eight) have won more.

Thompson (known as the First Lady of Golf) also has competed a record 12 times in the Curtis Cup, compiling a record 18 match victories in the most prestigious women's amateur team competition. In 2002, Thompson clinched the U.S. victory by making a 27-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole.

Thompson was among the first women inducted into Hollins' Athletic Hall of Fame.

Ann Patrick '72

Former Virginia State Champion, Roanoke City Champion, and Richmond Champion.

Mary Watkins '73

Runner-up, Virginia Association Intercollegiate Athletics for Women, and recent inductee into Hollins' Athletic Hall of Fame.