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Best known for her powerful and elegant swing, Mickey Wright was the defining female player of the 1950s and 1960s. Fans got a glimpse into her career when she gave part of her collection to the USGA Golf Museum and Library in 2012. Now, thanks to a donation of 300 additional artifacts and mementos, we learn more about her personal story.
Photo Gallery: Mickey Wright Artifacts
When she wasn’t on the course, Mickey Wright could be found fishing in the ocean or in the lake behind her Florida home. Her donation included several rods, dozens of lures and a tackle box. (USGA/Jonathan Kolbe)
Mickey Wright enjoyed experimenting with sculpture, forming figures out of clay with her longtime companion, Peggy Wilson. Their beloved cat, Piebald, was a frequent model (USGA/Jonathan Kolbe)
Mickey Wright’s extensive collection of vinyl records, microcassettes, VHS tapes and video reels underscores her interest in music and love of entertainment. (USGA/Jonathan Kolbe)
Mickey Wright’s graceful swing was honed by years of practice and ingrained by constant self-analysis. Part of the process to perfect her technique included writing reminders in notebooks. (USGA/Jonathan Kolbe)
Mickey Wright’s personal accessories included a lighter from fellow pro Louise Suggs, several tubes of her favorite lipstick and a locket containing photos of her two brothers and herself as a young girl. (USGA/Jonathan Kolbe)
Mickey Wright’s favorite color was blue. And while her clothing never overshadowed her golf game, her understated sense of style was part of her aura. (USGA/Jonathan Kolbe)
Mickey Wright carefully charted the stock market with hand-drawn graphs and kept meticulous notes in ledgers. She often wrote to the authors of the investment books she read seeking advice. (USGA/Jonathan Kolbe)
From her patio in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Mickey Wright hit thousands of shots off a practice mat into an adjoining golf course fairway. (USGA/Jonathan Kolbe)
Aside from golf, Mickey Wright’s game of choice was bridge, which she played with Wilson and friends such as writer Rhonda Glenn and fellow Tour pro Kathy Whitworth. (USGA/Jonathan Kolbe)
