Ann Baker Furrow greatly affected Tennessee golf on and off the course. Furrow was a five time Tennessee Women’s Amateur Champion with victories in the event spanning nearly 20 years. Along with her championships, Furrow placed second in the 1962 USGA Amateur Championship. She was recognized as the top-ranked junior golfer in the United States. Ann is the first female to participate in a men’s varsity sport at the University of Tennessee. She competed for the team in 1964 and 1965. In 1991 she played a major role in the establishment of a varsity women’s golf team at UT. Through her dedication to the program she was able to raise more than $2 million toward fully endowing the team. Ann Furrow is known for being a leader on the leader board and in the community.
