McIntire was  born in Toledo, Ohio. Living in Florida, she began playing golf as a young girl and at age 15 made a splash at the 1950 U.S. Women's Amateur by eliminating six-time Champion Glenna Collett Vare in the opening round.
McIntire was born in Toledo, Ohio. Living in Florida, she began playing golf early on and made a strong showing at the 1950 U.S. Women's Amateur by eliminating six-time champion Glenna Collett Vare in the first round.