Sandra Ruth Eggert

Sandra Ruth Eggert, LPGA IN LOVING MEMORY On January 23, 2008, Sandy gracefully ended her two-year battle with cancer. Sandy will be greatly missed by her loving friends and family members who's lives she brought joy and happiness. As an LPGA Professional, Sandy was a respected pillar in the golf community as a player, coach, and teacher, for over forty years. While Sandy's accomplishments are many, she was most proud of the student athletes whom she enjoyed the privilege of coaching at both the junior and collegiate levels. Sandy enjoyed a successful coaching career in which she consistently lead her teams to conference championships and top five finishes on the National Tournament stage in the sports of both golf and tennis. She served as the Women's Golf Coach at The University of Arizona and The University of California at Los Angeles as well as the Women's Tennis Coach at Oklahoma State University. Sandy's outgoing and enthusiastic manner made her popular with her students and fans alike. Sandy received the Meritorious Award from the AIAW (Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women) for her stewardship as the Director of the National Golf Championship in 1975. When Sandy retired from coaching, she served in the role as the Director of various junior golf programs in the nation as well as an LPGA Teaching Professional at Jack Conrad's Practice Range in Tucson Arizona. Sandy's love of the sport of golf, led her to write a children's book, GOLF IS FUN, which focuses on the rules and etiquette of golf for junior players. In addition to contributing to the education of others, Sandy received the degree of Bachelor of Science from the University of New Mexico, the degree of Master of Arts from New Mexico Highlands University and the degree of Doctor of Education from BYU. In 1993, The University of Arizona bestowed the award of Honorary Letterwoman in admiration for Sandy's contribution to women's athletics. Sandy was a tremendous individual who enjoyed a stellar career. In lieu of a public service, Sandy requested that friends celebrate the memory of her life with laughter during play on a golf course or tennis court. Sandy, we will miss you more than you will ever know.