CLIFTON, N.J. — The Cognizant Founders Cup always honors the LPGA's 13 founders, but this year, one in particular will be on everyone's mind: Shirley Spork.
Spork passed away on April 12 at the age of 94, leaving Marlene Hagge as the only surviving LPGA founder. Two weeks before her passing, Spork found out she would be inducted into the LPGA Hall of Fame.
"Shirley was very special to all of us and we're missing her this week," Hall of Famer Nancy Lopez told Golf Today from Upper Montclair Country Club.
"Shirley stood for all that golf embodies," Lopez added.