Shirley Furlong​

An East Central High School and Texas A&M graduate, Shirley Furlong enjoyed a 15-year career on the LPGA Tour. ​

Furlong was a U.S. amateur sectional medalist in 1979 and 1980 and a three-time San Antonio city women’s champion as an amateur in 1979, 1981, and 1982. She also held two-time All-America honors in 1982 and 1983 while playing at Texas A&M. In 1984, she was the leading money-winner on the WPG Tour and had four tournament victories. Furlong won the LPGA Lady Keystone Open in 1988 and has had numerous Top 5 and Top 10 finishes on tour. ​

Furlong currently Co-hosts a charity pro-am with Red Steagall for Bluebonnet Youth Ranch, a home for abused children in Yoakum, Texas. In 1996, she won the Budget Service Award for her work with the organization. In 1990, Furlong was inducted into the Texas A&M Athletics Hall of Fame.​