Professional Career
Black joined the LPGA Tour in 1969 and earned the LPGA Rookie of the Year award. She won her first tournament in 1970. She won 25 tournaments during the 1970s and never missed a cut through 1980, making 299 straight cuts, which remains a Tour record. She went winless from 1981 to 1984, then won twice in 1985 for what would be her final victories. She retired from competition in 1987.
Blalock has won the most times on the LPGA without winning a major. She finished second twice at the LPGA Championship. She did win the Dinah Shore Colgate Winner's Circle in 1972, an event later upgraded to major status. With 27 wins, she matches the current point total required for World Golf Hall of Fame membership, but lacks a major win or Player of the Year or Vare Trophy necessary for consideration. It is now up to a Veterans Committee to vote on her Hall credentials.
Blalock owns a golf event management firm and started the LPGA Golf Clinics for Women program. She also played a role in founding the Women's Senior Golf Tour (now called the Legends Tour). She is a member of the New England Sports Hall of Fame.
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