Kathy Ahern (May 7, 1949 – July 6, 1996) was an American professional golfer on the LPGA Tour.

[4] Ahern's first win came at the Southgate Ladies Open in August 1970,[5] and the last at George Washington Classic in July 1972.

[7] Ahern played little in the 1980s, but remained a presence around the tour and sometimes caddied for Sherri Turner.

[1][8] After a five-year battle against breast cancer, Ahern died at age 47 at her mother's home in Fountain Hills, Arizona, northeast of Phoenix.

[1][2][8] At the time of her death, she was a resident of Greenville, South Carolina.