Obituary of Shirley Ruth Englehorn

Shirley Ruth Englehorn, 81, of Colorado Springs, Colorado passed away October 2, 2022 at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was born December 12, 1940 in Caldwell, Idaho to Ralph and Ruth (Basey) Englehorn. Shirley was a former LPGA Tour member. She won eleven tournaments during her LPGA career, including one major, the 1970, LPGA Championship in a playoff over Kathy Whitworth. Shirley was the youngest player ever to receive the Dorothy Pease Trophy at the age of 15. Before turning pro in 1959, Shirley won many amateur and open events. Shirley was awarded the Ben Hogan Award in early 1968 by the Golf Writers Association of America in honor of her successful comeback from injuries. In 1970, Shirley led the Tour that season with four wins. She later became a golf instructor and won the LPGA Teacher of the Year Award in 1978. Her last LPGA appearance was in 1979. Shirley remained active in the golf industry and joined Garden of the Gods Resort and Club staff in the early 90's as the Director of Instruction. In 2015, Shirley was inducted into the LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals Hall of Fame. Shirley's passion for teaching and coaching was infinite. She promoted her love of the game for many years through her instruction. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Loyd Englehorn; and longtime friend, Judy Strother. She is survived by her brother, Wayne Englehorn of Caldwell, Idaho; and her beloved cats, Annie and Gabriel. Memorial Service, 2:00PM, Thursday, October 20, 2022, The Springs Funeral Services-North, 6575 Oakwood Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80923. This event will be streamed live, please see the link in the events section below. Memorial contributions may be made in Shirley's name to the University of Colorado Foundation, Professional Golf Management Fund, 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918, (https://giving.cu.edu/fund/professional-golf-management-program-fund) Events Memorial Service Thursday, October 20, 2022 2:00PM The Springs Funeral Services - North 6575 Oakwood Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80923 Phone: 719-207-8611