When Helen Hicks became the first U.S. woman golf professional in 1934, no one jumped on the bandwagon with her. One reason: there was no money in the women's game. As recently as 1948 only six women managed to earn a living from professional golf. But last week, at White Plains, N.Y., 13 of the 18 pro golfers belonging to the fledgling Ladies' P.G.A. were scrambling around the hilly Knollwood course in quest of prize money that will total $80,000 this year. The big wheel on the women's circuit and the one who has...
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