Shirley-Spork-Obituary

Shirley Spork

May 14, 1927 – Apr 12, 2022

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BORN
May 14, 1927
DIED
April 12, 2022

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Shirley Geraldine Spork, a founding member of the LPGA, died Tuesday April 12th at the age of 94. She was a resident of the Coachella Valley since 1954. Shirley was born May 14, 1927 to William and Martha Spork in Detroit, Michigan. Many of Shirley's friends know the story of her childhood where...

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Just came across Shirley Spork´s obituary. She was my first golf instructor at Monterey Country Club in Palm Desert, CA. in 2000. She believed in me more than I believed in myself. I had so much to learn. She talked me through the first couple of lessons before she let me touch a club. All I wanted to do was hit the ball. I eventually did and I loved the results when I listened to her. She incorporated her name "Shir-ley Spork" into my swing. I took lessons from her for two winters...

You will be remembered for getting women into the PGA.

Paved the way for women in professional golf.

So sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing I was lucky to meet her at the EMU Shirley Spork TNY and felt so fortunate to thank her for all she has done for us female athletes! Such an icon and true pioneer!
On behalf of those of us who have benefited from her leadership, bravery and goodwillTHANK YOU! May warm memories ease your pain.
May the whole golfing and women’s sports community celebrate this incredible Michigandera true legend! RIP Shirley.
Tracy Daniel
Assistant...

Such a hard worker for a notable cause. So many will continue to benefit from her tireless efforts. So very sorry, may God help the Spork family at this very difficult time.

A remarkable pioneering body of work, life, and legacy. Thank you, Shirley.

A trailblazer and an inspiration for so many. Her hard work will continue to live on. Heartfelt condolences to the Spork family, may God help all of you as you endure this very difficult time of your loss.