Cathy Kratzert Gerring is an American professional golfer

Professional golfer

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 who played on the LPGA Tour

LPGA

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Born Cathy Kratzert, in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne is a city in the US state of Indiana and the county seat of Allen County. The population was 253,691 at the 2010 Census making it the 74th largest city in the United States and the second largest in Indiana...

, she played college golf at Ohio State University

Ohio State University

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Gerring won three times on the LPGA Tour, all in 1990. She played on the 1990 Solheim Cup

1990 Solheim Cup

The inaugural Solheim Cup competition took place in Orlando, Florida, USA at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club from November 16 to November 18, 1990. The United States team beat the European team 11 ½ points to 4 ½.-Teams:...

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In April 1992, Gerring was severely burned in a hospitality tent at the LPGA's Sara Lee Classic

Sara Lee Classic

The Sara Lee Classic was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour from 1988 to 2002. It was played at Hermitage Golf Course in Old Hickory, Tennessee from 1988 to 1999. In 2000, the tournament moved to the Legends Club of Tennessee in Franklin, Tennessee and changed its name to the Electrolux USA...

 in Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville, Tennessee

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. Due to her injuries, she did not play again on the LPGA Tour until 1996.

Gerring's brother, Billy Kratzert

Billy Kratzert

William August Kratzert is an American professional golfer and sportscaster, who has played on both the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour....

, won four times on the PGA Tour

PGA Tour

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. They are one of only two brother/sister pairs to win on both tours (the other is Jim Gallagher, Jr.

Jim Gallagher, Jr.

James Thomas Gallagher, Jr. is an American professional golfer and sportscaster.Gallagher was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. His father, a career club pro, started him in golf at age 6. He attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Gallagher turned pro in 1983 and joined the PGA Tour in...

 and Jackie Gallagher-Smith

Jackie Gallagher-Smith

Jackie Gallagher-Smith is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.Gallagher-Smith has won once on the LPGA Tour in 1999....

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LPGA Tour wins

• 1990
  1990 LPGA Tour
  The 1990 LPGA Tour was the 41st season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from January 19 to November 4. The season consisted of 34 official money events. Beth Daniel won the most tournaments, seven...
  
   Lady Keystone Open
  Lady Keystone Open
  The Lady Keystone Open was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour from 1975 to 1994. In its first year it was a satellite tour event but became a full event in 1976...
  
  , Stratton Mountain LPGA Classic, Trophee Urban World Championship

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