Kay Cockerill (born October 16, 1964) is an American professional golfer.

Early life and amateur career

In 1964, Cockerill was in San Jose, California. She won the U.S. Women's Amateurs in 1986 and 1987.

As a non-scholarship player at UCLA, she had six individual wins from 1983 to 1986, was an All-American in 1985 and 1986, an Academic All-American in 1985/1986, placed fourth in the 1986 NCAA Championship, and was named to the NGCA Hall of Fame in 1986. She graduated from UCLA in 1987 with a degree in Economics.

Professional golf career

She turned professional and joined the LPGA Tour in October 1987. She also played on the Futures Tour, winning once in 1988. She retired in 1997.

Broadcasting career

Since retiring from competition, Cockerill has worked as a reporter for Golf Channel covering the LPGA and Nationwide Tours.

Personal life

Cockerill lives in San Francisco and is married to Danny Dann, a vice president of special events with the San Francisco Giants.

Awards and honors

In 1999, Cockerill was inducted into the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame.

Professional wins (1)

Futures Tour wins (1)

U.S. national team appearances

Amateur

• Espirito Santo Trophy: 1986

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