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No Fish Story: Golf's Top Lady
Barry McDermott
July 05, 1982
JoAnne Carner prefers her husband's company and their fishing retreat to the recognition she's due as the LPGA's alltime leading money-winner
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July 05, 1982

No Fish Story: Golf's Top Lady

JoAnne Carner prefers her husband's company and their fishing retreat to the recognition she's due as the LPGA's alltime leading money-winner

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When JoAnne was struck with the shanks during her early pro years, there was one thing she could count on. At night, when she had a recurring nightmare—she was walking across a drawbridge and suddenly it started to rise—she would awaken and Don would be there beside her. Now, as always, when they have their first drink of the day together, JoAnne looks at Don and raises her glass. "Cheers," she says.

It's a good life.

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