Kathy Ahern
Kathy Ahern was an American professional golfer on the LPGA Tour.
Career
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ahern was raised in Dallas, Texas, and won the Texas women's public links title at age 15 She joined the LPGA Tour direct from high school in 1967 and won three events, including one major title, the LPGA ChampionshipAhern's first win came at the Southgate Ladies Open in August and the last at George Washington Classic in She was also a runner-up at the U.S. Women's Open in 1972, the week before her final win. Ahern played little in the 1980s, but remained a presence around the tour and sometimes caddied for Sherri Turner.
Death
After a five-year battle against breast cancer, Ahern died at age 47 at her mother's home in Fountain Hills, Arizona, northeast At the time of her death, she was a resident of Greenville, South Carolina.Professional wins
LPGA Tour wins (3)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | To par | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
| 1 | Aug 23, 1970 | Southgate Ladies Open | 72-72-67=211 | −5 | 3 strokes |  Judy Rankin |
| 2 | Jun 11, 1972 | Eve-LPGA Championship | 75-73-76-69=293 | +1 | 6 strokes | Jane Blalock |
| 3 | Jul 9, 1972 | George Washington Classic | 78-68-67=213 | −6 | 1 stroke | Sandra Haynie |