[2] She was a tennis player in high school, winning a Michigan novice state championship when she was 16 years old; she also played basketball and softball.

Her total gave her a second-place tie with fellow amateur Polly Riley, six strokes behind winner Betty Jameson.

[7] Sessions became the Mexican Open champion later in the year,[3] and recorded an under-par round at Pinehurst Country Club, becoming the first female player to accomplish the feat.

[3] Although her career as a competitive golfer had ended,[3] Sessions was one of the 13 founders of the LPGA Tour when the organization was formed in 1950.

[9] Sessions was a Wilson Sporting Goods staff professional, touring the U.S. to take part in golf clinics for the company.