The LPGA, in full the Ladies Professional Golf Association, is an American organization for female professional golfers. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The organization, with headquarters in Daytona Beach, Florida, is best known for running the LPGA Tour, a series of weekly golf tournaments for elite female golfers from around the world which runs from February to December each year. A tournament (IPA) is a Competition involving a relatively large number of competitors all participating in a Sport or Game. In 2008 prize money on the LPGA Tour exceeds $58 million.
Other "LPGA"s exist in other countries, each with a geographical designation in its name, but the U. S. organization is the largest and best known. The LPGA is also an organization for female club and teaching golf professionals. This is different from the PGA Tour which runs the main professional tours in the U. The PGA Tour is an organization that operates the main professional Golf tours in the United States. Top level professional Golf consists of a year round schedule of weekly tournaments played all around the world S. and, since 1968, has been independent of the club and teaching professionals' organization, the PGA of America. Year 1968 ( MCMLXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Founded in 1916 the Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA of America is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens Florida, and is the largest working sports organization
The LPGA was founded in 1950 by a group of 13 women, including Babe Didrikson Zaharias. Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Mildred Ella ("Babe" Didrikson Zaharias ( June 26, 1911 &ndash September 27, 1956) was an American athlete named It is now the oldest ongoing women's professional sports organization in the United States. [1][2] Carolyn Bivens is the current LPGA Commissioner. Carolyn Bivens (born December 29, 1952 in Oklahoma City) is the current commissioner of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA having
LPGA Tour tournaments
Most of the LPGA Tour's events are held in the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the In 2008, three tournaments will be held in Mexico and one each in Singapore, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, China, South Korea, and Japan. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Singapore Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea ( Korean: 대한민국 tɛː For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Four of the tournaments held outside North America are co-sanctioned with other professional tours. The Ladies European Tour co-sanctions the Evian Masters in France and the Women's British Open, held the following week. The Evian Masters is a women's professional Golf tournament which is played in Évian-les-Bains, France each July The other two co-sanctioned events—the Korea Championship (LPGA of Korea Tour) and Mizuno Classic (LPGA of Japan Tour)—are held in successive autumn weeks in Asia. The Korea Championship presented by Sema Sports is a women's golf tournament on the LPGA of Korea Tour, and co-sanctioned by the LPGA Tour. The Mizuno Classic is an annual golf tournament for professional female golfers jointly sanctioned by the two richest women's professional tours—the U This Asian swing formerly included a tournament in Thailand, but that event was dropped for 2008 and replaced with a new tournament in China.
The LPGA's annual major championships are:
- Kraft Nabisco Championship
- McDonald's U.S. LPGA Championship Presented by Coca-Cola
- U.S. Women's Open
- Ricoh Women's British Open (held in cooperation with Ladies European Tour)
International presence
In its early decades, the LPGA Tour was dominated by American players. The Kraft Nabisco Championship is one of the four major golf tournaments for women on the LPGA Tour. The LPGA Championship, currently known for sponsorship reasons as the McDonald's LPGA Championship presented by Coca-Cola, is the second-longest running The United States Women's Open Golf Championship, one of thirteen national championships conducted by the United States Golf Association (USGA is one of the LPGA The Ladies European Tour is a professional Golf tour for women which was founded in 1979 Sandra Post of Canada became the first player living outside the United States to gain an LPGA tour card, in 1968. Sandra Post (born June 4, 1948) is a golfer who was the first Canadian to play on the LPGA Tour Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The non-U. S. contingent is now very large. The last time an American player topped the money list was in 1993, the last time an American led the tour in tournaments won was in 1996, and from 2000 through 2006 non-Americans won 22 of 28 major championships. In 2008 there are 121 non-Americans from 26 countries, including 45 from South Korea, 15 from Sweden, 11 from Australia, 9 from the United Kingdom (4 each from England and Scotland and one from Wales), 6 from Canada, 5 from Taiwan, and 4 from Germany. South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea ( Korean: 대한민국 tɛː "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Taiwan ( Taiwanese: Tâi-oân/Tāi-oân (historically 大灣/台員/大員/台圓/大圓/台窩灣 is an Island in East Asia. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. [3]
Of the 33 events in 2006, only seven were won by Americans, with Cristie Kerr the only American to win more than once (three times). Amateur career Kerr started playing golf at the age of eight She had a very successful amateur career won the 1994 Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Championship By contrast, Mexican Lorena Ochoa won six events, Australian Karrie Webb five, Swede Annika Sörenstam three, and nine different South Koreans combined to win 11 events. Childhood and amateur career Ochoa grew up next door to the Guadalajara Country Club and took up golf at the age of five Amateur career Webb was born in in Ayr Queensland. She was a member of the Australian Amateur team making six international appearances from 1992-1994 including a 1994 Childhood and amateur career Annika Sörenstam was born in Bro near Stockholm, Sweden. (See 2006 LPGA Tour for more details on the 2006 season. Tournament schedule and results The winner of Major Events automatically qualified for The LPGA Playoffs at The ADT )
In 2007 Americans saw a relative resurgence, winning 12 events. For the first time since 2000, two Americans won majors. However, only one American, Paula Creamer, won more than one event, while Mexico's Lorena Ochoa won eight times and Norway's Suzann Pettersen five. Amateur career Creamer started playing golf when she was 10 years old The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Childhood and amateur career Ochoa grew up next door to the Guadalajara Country Club and took up golf at the age of five Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional Amateur career Pettersen was born in Oslo. She was a successful amateur golfer Koreans won only four events, seven fewer than the 11 won in in 2006.
Other tours organized by the LPGA
Besides the main LPGA Tour, the LPGA operates a second-level developmental tour, the Futures Tour. The FUTURES Tour, known for sponsorship reasons since 2006 as the Duramed FUTURES Tour, is the developmental tour in women's Professional golf in the United Top finishers at the end of each season on that tour receive playing privileges on the main LPGA Tour for the following year.
The LPGA also administers an annual Qualifying School similar to that conducted by the PGA Tour. The PGA Tour is an organization that operates the main professional Golf tours in the United States. Depending on a golfer's finish in the Qualifying School tournament, she may receive full or partial playing privileges on the LPGA Tour.
In 2001, the LPGA established the Women's Senior Golf Tour, now called The Legends Tour, for women professionals aged 45 and above. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. This article refers to Golf's Legends Tour - for darts see Legends Tour (darts The Legends Tour, formerly known as the Women's Senior Golf
LPGA Playoffs
Since 2006, all official LPGA tournaments have been part of a playoff system, leading up to the November LPGA Playoffs at The ADT. The LPGA Playoffs at The ADT, also known as the ADT Championship, is the season-ending Golf tournament on the United States-based LPGA Tour. The LPGA schedule is divided into two halves, with 15 players from each half qualifying for the ADT Championship based on their performance. Two wild-card selections are also included in the Playoffs. The winner of the ADT Championship, which features three days of “playoffs” plus the final championship round, earns $1 million.
2008 LPGA Tour
ADT Playoff Categories:
- winner: Official LPGA Tour events with a purse of at least $2,000,000. Winners of these events automatically qualify for the ADT Championship.
- standard: Winners do not automatically qualify for the ADT Championship; the ADT points system is used.
- unofficial These events are not official LPGA Tour events and participation is not part of the ADT Playoff system.
The number in parentheses after winners' names show the player's total number of official money, individual event wins on the LPGA Tour including that event.
Tournaments in bold are majors. The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP Amateur career Rosales was born in Manila, Philippines. She won the Philippine Ladies Amateur Golf Championship five times in a row from 1994 to 1998 Dorothy Delasin (born August 26, 1980) is a Filipino - American Professional golfer on the LPGA Tour The SBS Open at Turtle Bay is a golf tournament for professional female golfers played on the LPGA Tour. The State of Hawaii ( or həˈwaɪʔiː Hawaiian: Mokuāina o Hawaii) is a state in the United States located on an Archipelago in the Childhood and amateur career Annika Sörenstam was born in Bro near Stockholm, Sweden. The Fields Open in Hawaii is a golf tournament for professional female golfers played on the LPGA Tour. The State of Hawaii ( or həˈwaɪʔiː Hawaiian: Mokuāina o Hawaii) is a state in the United States located on an Archipelago in the Amateur career Creamer started playing golf when she was 10 years old The HSBC Women's Champions is a golf tournament for professional female golfers that is part of the LPGA Tour. Singapore Childhood and amateur career Ochoa grew up next door to the Guadalajara Country Club and took up golf at the age of five The MasterCard Classic Honoring Alejo Peralta is a golf tournament for professional female golfers played on the LPGA Tour. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Amateur career Friberg was a member of the Swedish National Team from 1996 to 1998 The Safeway International, in full Safeway International Presented by Coca-Cola, is an annual golf tournament for professional female golfers on the LPGA Tour. The State of Arizona ( is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. Childhood and amateur career Ochoa grew up next door to the Guadalajara Country Club and took up golf at the age of five The Kraft Nabisco Championship is one of the four major golf tournaments for women on the LPGA Tour. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. Childhood and amateur career Ochoa grew up next door to the Guadalajara Country Club and took up golf at the age of five The Corona Championship is a golf tournament for professional female golfers played on the LPGA Tour. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Childhood and amateur career Ochoa grew up next door to the Guadalajara Country Club and took up golf at the age of five Ginn Open is a golf tournament for professional female golfers played on the LPGA Tour. Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the Childhood and amateur career Ochoa grew up next door to the Guadalajara Country Club and took up golf at the age of five The Stanford International Pro-Am is a golf tournament for professional female golfers that is part of the LPGA Tour. Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the Childhood and amateur career Annika Sörenstam was born in Bro near Stockholm, Sweden. The SemGroup Championship, in full the SemGroup Championship Presented by John Q Oklahoma ( is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. Amateur career Creamer started playing golf when she was 10 years old Michelob ULTRA Open at Kingsmill is an annual Golf tournament, originating in 2003 for professional female golfers which takes place every May on the LPGA Tour. The Commonwealth of Virginia ( is an American state Childhood and amateur career Annika Sörenstam was born in Bro near Stockholm, Sweden. The Sybase Classic, in full The Sybase Classic presented by ShopRite, is an annual golf tournament for professional female golfers on the New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. Childhood and amateur career Ochoa grew up next door to the Guadalajara Country Club and took up golf at the age of five The LPGA Corning Classic is an annual golf tournament for professional female golfers on the LPGA Tour. New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous The Ginn Tribute hosted by Annika is a Golf tournament for professional female golfers on the LPGA Tour. South Carolina ( is a state in the southern region ( Deep South) of the United States of America. Professional wins (8 LPGA Tour (4 2006 (1 ShopRite LPGA Classic 2007 (1 HSBC Women's World Match Play Championship The LPGA Championship, currently known for sponsorship reasons as the McDonald's LPGA Championship presented by Coca-Cola, is the second-longest running Amateur career Tseng was the top-ranked amateur in Taiwan from 2004 to 2006 Wegmans LPGA is an annual golf tournament for professional female golfers on the LPGA Tour. New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous The United States Women's Open Golf Championship, one of thirteen national championships conducted by the United States Golf Association (USGA is one of the LPGA Minnesota ( Native Americans demonstrated the name to early settlers The P&G Beauty NW Arkansas Championship, in full the P&G Beauty NW Arkansas Championship presented by John Q Arkansas ( is a state located in the southern region of the United States. Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic, in full the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Presented by Kroger, is an annual golf tournament for professional female golfers on the LPGA Ohio ( is a Midwestern state of the United States. As part of the Great Lakes region, Ohio has long been a cultural and geographical crossroads The State Farm Classic is a golf tournament for professional female golfers that is part of the LPGA Tour. The State of Illinois ( roughly ill-i-NOY is a state of the United States of America, the 21st to be admitted to the Union. The Evian Masters is a women's professional Golf tournament which is played in Évian-les-Bains, France each July This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Canadian Women's Open is a professional women's Golf tournament managed by the Royal Canadian Golf Association. Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec The Safeway Classic is an annual golf tournament for professional female golfers on the LPGA Tour. Oregon ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The State Farm Classic is a golf tournament for professional female golfers that is part of the LPGA Tour. The State of Illinois ( roughly ill-i-NOY is a state of the United States of America, the 21st to be admitted to the Union. The Bell Micro LPGA Classic is a standard event on the American LPGA tour Alabama (formally the State of Alabama;) is a State located in the southern region of the United States of America. The Navistar LPGA Classic is a Golf tournament for professional female golfers on the LPGA Tour. Alabama (formally the State of Alabama;) is a State located in the southern region of the United States of America. Samsung World Championship is an annual Golf tournament, originating in 1980 for professional female golfers which takes place every October on the LPGA Tour. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. The Longs Drugs Challenges is a golf tournament for professional female golfers that is part of the LPGA Tour. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. The State of Hawaii ( or həˈwaɪʔiː Hawaiian: Mokuāina o Hawaii) is a state in the United States located on an Archipelago in the China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National The Korea Championship presented by Sema Sports is a women's golf tournament on the LPGA of Korea Tour, and co-sanctioned by the LPGA Tour. South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea ( Korean: 대한민국 tɛː The Mizuno Classic is an annual golf tournament for professional female golfers jointly sanctioned by the two richest women's professional tours—the U For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. The Lorena Ochoa Invitational is a Golf tournament for professional female golfers on the LPGA Tour. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. The LPGA Playoffs at The ADT, also known as the ADT Championship, is the season-ending Golf tournament on the United States-based LPGA Tour. Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the The Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge is an unofficial Golf event held every November at the Lake Las Vegas Resort in Henderson Nevada. Nevada ( is a state located in the western region of the United States of America.
*The Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge will be held on November 17. The Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge is an unofficial Golf event held every November at the Lake Las Vegas Resort in Henderson Nevada. It will be broadcast on television on December 20 and 21. The official LPGA Tour schedule lists the tournament dates based on the television broadcast.
Historical tour schedules and results
| Year | Number of tournaments |
Countries hosting tournaments |
Total prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Tour | 35 | 11 | $54,285,000 |
| 2006 Tour | 36 | 10 | $50,275,000 |
| 2005 Tour | 35 | 9 | $45,100,000 |
| 2004 Tour | 33 | 6 | $42,875,000 |
LPGA Tour awards
The LPGA Tour presents several annual awards. Tournament schedule and results ADT Playoff Categories winner: Official LPGA Tour events with a purse of at least $2000000 Tournament schedule and results The winner of Major Events automatically qualified for The LPGA Playoffs at The ADT Tournament schedule and results The number in parentheses after winners' names show the player's total number of official money individual event wins on the LPGA Tour including that Tournament schedule and results The number in parentheses after winners' names show the player's total number of official money individual event wins on the LPGA Tour including that Three are awarded in competitive contests, based on scoring over the course of the year.
- The Rolex Player of the Year is awarded based on a formula in which points are awarded for top-10 finishes and are doubled at the LPGA's four major championships and at the season-ending ADT Championship. The points system is: 30 points for first; 12 points for second; nine points for third; seven points for fourth; six points for fifth; five points for sixth; four points for seventh; three points for eighth; two points for ninth and one point for 10th.
- The Vare Trophy, named for Glenna Collett-Vare, is given to the player with the lowest scoring average for the season. Glenna Collett ( June 20, 1903 - February 3, 1989) was an American Hall of Fame Golfing champion whom the Hall
- The Louise Suggs Rolex Rooke of the Year Award is awarded to the first-year player on the LPGA Tour who scores the highest in a points competition in which points are awarded at all full-field domestic events and doubled at the LPGA's four major championships. The points system is: 150 points for first; 80 points for second; 75 points for third; 70 points for fourth; and 65 points for fifth. After fifth place, points are awarded in increments of three, beginning at sixth place with 62 points. Rookies who make the cut in an event and finish below 41st each receive five points. The award is named after Louise Suggs, one of the founders of the LPGA. Amateur career Suggs was born in Atlanta Georgia. She had a very successful amateur career
Leading money winners by year
| Year | Player | Country | Earnings ($) | Most wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Lorena Ochoa |  Mexico |
4,364,994 | 8 - Lorena Ochoa |
| 2006 | Lorena Ochoa | Mexico |
2,592,872 | 6 - Lorena Ochoa |
| 2005 | Annika Sörenstam |  Sweden |
2,588,240 | 10 - Annika Sörenstam |
| 2004 | Annika Sörenstam | Sweden |
2,544,707 | 8 - Annika Sörenstam |
| 2003 | Annika Sörenstam | Sweden |
2,029,506 | 6 - Annika Sörenstam |
| 2002 | Annika Sörenstam | Sweden |
2,863,904 | 11 - Annika Sörenstam |
| 2001 | Annika Sörenstam | Sweden |
2,105,868 | 8 - Annika Sörenstam |
| 2000 | Karrie Webb |  Australia |
1,876,853 | 7 - Karrie Webb |
| 1999 | Karrie Webb | Australia |
1,591,959 | 6 - Karrie Webb |
| 1998 | Annika Sörenstam | Sweden |
1,092,748 | 4 - Annika Sörenstam, Se Ri Pak |
| 1997 | Annika Sörenstam | Sweden |
1,236,789 | 6 - Annika Sörenstam |
| 1996 | Karrie Webb | Australia |
1,002,000 | 4 - Laura Davies, Dottie Pepper, Karrie Webb |
| 1995 | Annika Sörenstam | Sweden |
666,533 | 3 - Annika Sörenstam |
| 1994 | Laura Davies |  England |
687,201 | 4 - Beth Daniel |
| 1993 | Betsy King |  United States |
595,992 | 3 - Brandie Burton |
| 1992 | Dottie Mochrie | United States |
693,335 | 4 - Dottie Mochrie |
| 1991 | Pat Bradley | United States |
763,118 | 4 - Pat Bradley, Meg Mallon |
| 1990 | Beth Daniel | United States |
863,578 | 7 - Beth Daniel |
| 1989 | Betsy King | United States |
654,132 | 6 - Betsy King |
| 1988 | Sherri Turner | United States |
350,851 | 3 - 5 players (see 1) |
| 1987 | Ayako Okamoto |  Japan |
466,034 | 5 - Jane Geddes |
| 1986 | Pat Bradley | United States |
492,021 | 5 - Pat Bradley |
| 1985 | Nancy Lopez | United States |
416,472 | 5 - Nancy Lopez |
| 1984 | Betsy King | United States |
266,771 | 4 - Patty Sheehan, Amy Alcott |
| 1983 | JoAnne Carner | United States |
291,404 | 4 - Pat Bradley, Patty Sheehan |
| 1982 | JoAnne Carner | United States |
310,400 | 5 - JoAnne Carner, Beth Daniel |
| 1981 | Beth Daniel | United States |
206,998 | 5 - Donna Caponi |
| 1980 | Beth Daniel | United States |
231,000 | 5 - Donna Caponi, JoAnne Carner |
| 1979 | Nancy Lopez | United States |
197,489 | 8 - Nancy Lopez |
| 1978 | Nancy Lopez | United States |
189,814 | 9 - Nancy Lopez |
| 1977 | Judy Rankin | United States |
122,890 | 5 - Judy Rankin, Debbie Austin |
| 1976 | Judy Rankin | United States |
150,734 | 6 - Judy Rankin |
| 1975 | Sandra Palmer | United States |
76,374 | 4 - Carol Mann, Sandra Haynie |
| 1974 | JoAnne Carner | United States |
87,094 | 6 - JoAnne Carner, Sandra Haynie |
| 1973 | Kathy Whitworth | United States |
82,864 | 7 - Kathy Whitworth |
| 1972 | Kathy Whitworth | United States |
65,063 | 5 - Kathy Whitworth, Jane Blalock |
| 1971 | Kathy Whitworth | United States |
41,181 | 5 - Kathy Whitworth |
| 1970 | Kathy Whitworth | United States |
30,235 | 4 - Shirley Englehorn |
| 1969 | Carol Mann | United States |
49,152 | 8 - Carol Mann |
| 1968 | Kathy Whitworth | United States |
48,379 | 10 - Carol Mann, Kathy Whitworth |
| 1967 | Kathy Whitworth | United States |
32,937 | 8 - Kathy Whitworth |
| 1966 | Kathy Whitworth | United States |
33,517 | 9 - Kathy Whitworth |
| 1965 | Kathy Whitworth | United States |
28,658 | 8 - Kathy Whitworth |
| 1964 | Mickey Wright | United States |
29,800 | 11 - Mickey Wright |
| 1963 | Mickey Wright | United States |
31,269 | 13 - Mickey Wright |
| 1962 | Mickey Wright | United States |
21,641 | 10 - Mickey Wright |
| 1961 | Mickey Wright | United States |
22,236 | 10 - Mickey Wright |
| 1960 | Louise Suggs | United States |
16,892 | 6 - Mickey Wright |
| 1959 | Betsy Rawls | United States |
26,774 | 10 - Betsy Rawls |
| 1958 | Beverly Hanson | United States |
12,639 | 5 - Mickey Wright |
| 1957 | Patty Berg | United States |
16,272 | 5 - Betsy Rawls, Patty Berg |
| 1956 | Marlene Hagge | United States |
20,235 | 8 - Marlene Hagge |
| 1955 | Patty Berg | United States |
16,492 | 6 - Patty Berg |
| 1954 | Patty Berg | United States |
16,011 | 5 - Louise Suggs, Babe Zaharias |
| 1953 | Louise Suggs | United States |
19,816 | 8 - Louise Suggs |
| 1952 | Betsy Rawls | United States |
14,505 | 6 - Betsy Rawls, Louise Suggs |
| 1951 | Babe Zaharias | United States |
15,087 | 7 - Babe Zaharias |
| 1950 | Babe Zaharias | United States |
14,800 | 6 - Babe Zaharias |
1 The five players with who won three titles in 1988 were Juli Inkster, Rosie Jones, Betsy King, Nancy Lopez, and Ayako Okamoto. Childhood and amateur career Ochoa grew up next door to the Guadalajara Country Club and took up golf at the age of five Childhood and amateur career Ochoa grew up next door to the Guadalajara Country Club and took up golf at the age of five Childhood and personal life Park was born near the Iguassu Falls in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil to Korean parents who ran a business in Brazil Childhood and amateur career Ochoa grew up next door to the Guadalajara Country Club and took up golf at the age of five Childhood and amateur career Ochoa grew up next door to the Guadalajara Country Club and took up golf at the age of five Professional wins (8 LPGA Tour (4 2006 (1 ShopRite LPGA Classic 2007 (1 HSBC Women's World Match Play Championship Childhood and amateur career Annika Sörenstam was born in Bro near Stockholm, Sweden. Childhood and amateur career Annika Sörenstam was born in Bro near Stockholm, Sweden. Amateur career Creamer started playing golf when she was 10 years old Childhood and amateur career Annika Sörenstam was born in Bro near Stockholm, Sweden. Amateur career She moved to Hawaii at the age of 12 and then to Arizona. Shi Hyun Ahn (Korean 안시현 (born 15 September 1984 in Seoul) is a South Korean Golfer She turned professional in 2002 and Childhood and amateur career Annika Sörenstam was born in Bro near Stockholm, Sweden. Career overview Pak turned professional in 1996 a year before she moved to the United States as a 20-year-old Childhood and amateur career Ochoa grew up next door to the Guadalajara Country Club and took up golf at the age of five Childhood and amateur career Annika Sörenstam was born in Bro near Stockholm, Sweden. Childhood and amateur career Annika Sörenstam was born in Bro near Stockholm, Sweden. Beth Bauer (born March 15, 1980) is an American professional Golfer Bauer was born in Largo Florida. Childhood and amateur career Annika Sörenstam was born in Bro near Stockholm, Sweden. Childhood and amateur career Annika Sörenstam was born in Bro near Stockholm, Sweden. Amateur career Webb was born in in Ayr Queensland. She was a member of the Australian Amateur team making six international appearances from 1992-1994 including a 1994 Amateur career Webb was born in in Ayr Queensland. She was a member of the Australian Amateur team making six international appearances from 1992-1994 including a 1994 Dorothy Delasin (born August 26, 1980) is a Filipino - American Professional golfer on the LPGA Tour Amateur career Webb was born in in Ayr Queensland. She was a member of the Australian Amateur team making six international appearances from 1992-1994 including a 1994 Amateur career Webb was born in in Ayr Queensland. She was a member of the Australian Amateur team making six international appearances from 1992-1994 including a 1994 Charitable giving In May 2007 Kim donated $100000 of her $210000 prize money from winning the SemGroup Championship to victims of a recent tornado that severely damaged Childhood and amateur career Annika Sörenstam was born in Bro near Stockholm, Sweden. Childhood and amateur career Annika Sörenstam was born in Bro near Stockholm, Sweden. Career overview Pak turned professional in 1996 a year before she moved to the United States as a 20-year-old Childhood and amateur career Annika Sörenstam was born in Bro near Stockholm, Sweden. Amateur career Webb was born in in Ayr Queensland. She was a member of the Australian Amateur team making six international appearances from 1992-1994 including a 1994 Lisa Hall (born 24 September 1967 is an English Golfer She competed as Lisa Hackney before she married English-born professional golfer Martin Amateur career As an amateur Davies was an international player for Great Britain with a notable record Childhood and amateur career Annika Sörenstam was born in Bro near Stockholm, Sweden. Amateur career Webb was born in in Ayr Queensland. She was a member of the Australian Amateur team making six international appearances from 1992-1994 including a 1994 Childhood and amateur career Annika Sörenstam was born in Bro near Stockholm, Sweden. Childhood and amateur career Annika Sörenstam was born in Bro near Stockholm, Sweden. Amateur career As an amateur Hurst won the 1986 United States Girls Junior Amateur Golf Championship and the 1990 U Amateur career Daniel played her collegiate golf at Furman University and was on the 1976 national championship team included Betsy King, and future LPGA players Amateur career Daniel played her collegiate golf at Furman University and was on the 1976 national championship team included Betsy King, and future LPGA players Childhood and amateur career Annika Sörenstam was born in Bro near Stockholm, Sweden. Career King played collegiately at Furman University, where Beth Daniel was a teammate Career King played collegiately at Furman University, where Beth Daniel was a teammate Suzanne Strudwick (born 4 July 1965 in Cheshire, England) is an English professional Golfer She turned professional in 1983 and joined Amateur career Pepper was born in Saratoga Springs New York. Her career began with big amateur victories in her home state of New York winning the 1981 state amateur Amateur career Pepper was born in Saratoga Springs New York. Her career began with big amateur victories in her home state of New York winning the 1981 state amateur Amateur career Alfredsson was born in Gothenburg, Sweden. She represented Sweden in European Junior and Senior Team championships Amateur career Bradley won the New Hampshire Amateur in 1967 and 1969 and the New England Amateur from 1972-73 Amateur career Bradley won the New Hampshire Amateur in 1967 and 1969 and the New England Amateur from 1972-73 Brandie Burton (born January 8 1972) is an American professional Golfer She was born in San Bernardino California. Amateur career Daniel played her collegiate golf at Furman University and was on the 1976 national championship team included Betsy King, and future LPGA players Amateur career Daniel played her collegiate golf at Furman University and was on the 1976 national championship team included Betsy King, and future LPGA players Career King played collegiately at Furman University, where Beth Daniel was a teammate Amateur career Daniel played her collegiate golf at Furman University and was on the 1976 national championship team included Betsy King, and future LPGA players Pamela Wright (born 26 June 1964 in Scotland) is a veteran Professional golfer who used to play on the Ladies European Tour. Amateur career Lopez was born in Torrance California. She won the New Mexico Women's Amateur at age 12 and the U LPGA wins (9 1987 (1 Mayflower Classic 1988 (1 Boston Five Classic 1990 (1 Circle K Tucson Open 1991 (1 Lady Amateur career Neumann was born in Finspång, Sweden, and had a successful amateur career Early career In her youth and early 20s Okamoto's game was softball Career King played collegiately at Furman University, where Beth Daniel was a teammate Tammie Green (born December 17 1959) is an American golfer About Green was born in Somerset Ohio, United States Amateur career Bradley won the New Hampshire Amateur in 1967 and 1969 and the New England Amateur from 1972-73 Amateur career Bradley won the New Hampshire Amateur in 1967 and 1969 and the New England Amateur from 1972-73 Jody Anschutz (born October 10 1962 in Minneapolis Minnesota U Amateur career Lopez was born in Torrance California. She won the New Mexico Women's Amateur at age 12 and the U Amateur career Lopez was born in Torrance California. She won the New Mexico Women's Amateur at age 12 and the U Penny Hammel (born March 24, 1962) is an American LPGA golfer joining the tour in 1985 Career King played collegiately at Furman University, where Beth Daniel was a teammate Amateur career Sheehan won three straight Nevada high school championships (1972-74 three straight Nevada State Amateurs (1975-78 and two straight California Women's Amateurs (1977-78 Amateur career Inkster went to Harbor High School and to San Jose State University where she was an All-American in 1979 1981 and 1982 Amateur career Sheehan won three straight Nevada high school championships (1972-74 three straight Nevada State Amateurs (1975-78 and two straight California Women's Amateurs (1977-78 Amateur career The Great Gundy (as she was known before she married Don Carner remained an amateur until she was 30 Amateur career The Great Gundy (as she was known before she married Don Carner remained an amateur until she was 30 Amateur career The Great Gundy (as she was known before she married Don Carner remained an amateur until she was 30 Patti Rizzo (born June 19, 1960 in Hollywood Florida) is an American professional Golfer and golf instructor Amateur career The Great Gundy (as she was known before she married Don Carner remained an amateur until she was 30 Amateur career The Great Gundy (as she was known before she married Don Carner remained an amateur until she was 30 Amateur career Sheehan won three straight Nevada high school championships (1972-74 three straight Nevada State Amateurs (1975-78 and two straight California Women's Amateurs (1977-78 Amateur career Daniel played her collegiate golf at Furman University and was on the 1976 national championship team included Betsy King, and future LPGA players Professional career Alcott won the US Girls Junior Amateur in 1973 but by 1975 at age 19 she was ready to turn pro Amateur career Lopez was born in Torrance California. She won the New Mexico Women's Amateur at age 12 and the U Amateur career Lopez was born in Torrance California. She won the New Mexico Women's Amateur at age 12 and the U Amateur career Daniel played her collegiate golf at Furman University and was on the 1976 national championship team included Betsy King, and future LPGA players Amateur career Lopez was born in Torrance California. She won the New Mexico Women's Amateur at age 12 and the U Amateur career Lopez was born in Torrance California. She won the New Mexico Women's Amateur at age 12 and the U Amateur career Lopez was born in Torrance California. She won the New Mexico Women's Amateur at age 12 and the U Biography At 14-years-old Rankin won the Missouri Amateur At 15 she was a low amateur in the U Biography At 14-years-old Rankin won the Missouri Amateur At 15 she was a low amateur in the U Debbie Massey (born November 5, 1950) is an American professional Golfer Massey won three events on the LPGA Tour, not including Biography At 14-years-old Rankin won the Missouri Amateur At 15 she was a low amateur in the U Biography At 14-years-old Rankin won the Missouri Amateur At 15 she was a low amateur in the U Bonnie Lauer (born February 20, 1951) is an American Golfer currently retired from the LPGA Tour. LPGA wins (19 1971 (2 Sealy LPGA Classic Heritage Open 1972 (1 Titleholders Championship 1973 (4 Pompano Beach Classic Amateur career The Great Gundy (as she was known before she married Don Carner remained an amateur until she was 30 Professional career Alcott won the US Girls Junior Amateur in 1973 but by 1975 at age 19 she was ready to turn pro Amateur career The Great Gundy (as she was known before she married Don Carner remained an amateur until she was 30 Amateur career The Great Gundy (as she was known before she married Don Carner remained an amateur until she was 30 Career While a teenager Stephenson won five consecutive New South Wales Schoolgirl Championships in Australia beginning in 1964 and followed that up with three straight wins in Amateur career Whitworth began playing golf at age of 15 and won the 1957 and 1958 New Mexico State Amateur Championship Biography At 14-years-old Rankin won the Missouri Amateur At 15 she was a low amateur in the U Laura Zonetta Baugh (born May 31, 1955 in Gainesville Florida) is an American Golf champion Amateur career Whitworth began playing golf at age of 15 and won the 1957 and 1958 New Mexico State Amateur Championship Amateur career Whitworth began playing golf at age of 15 and won the 1957 and 1958 New Mexico State Amateur Championship Jocelyne Bourassa (born May 30, 1947 in Shawinigan Quebec) is a former Canadian Golf amateur and LPGA Tour player Amateur career Whitworth began playing golf at age of 15 and won the 1957 and 1958 New Mexico State Amateur Championship Amateur career Whitworth began playing golf at age of 15 and won the 1957 and 1958 New Mexico State Amateur Championship Sally Little (born 12 October 1951) is a Golfer She originally had South African nationality but became a United States citizen in August 1982 LPGA Tour wins (42 1962 (2 Austin Civitan Open Cosmopolitan Open 1963 (1 Phoenix Thunderbird Ladies Open 1964 (2 Baton Rouge Ladies' Open Professional career Alcott won the US Girls Junior Amateur in 1973 but by 1975 at age 19 she was ready to turn pro Amateur career The Great Gundy (as she was known before she married Don Carner remained an amateur until she was 30 Amateur career Whitworth began playing golf at age of 15 and won the 1957 and 1958 New Mexico State Amateur Championship Amateur career Whitworth began playing golf at age of 15 and won the 1957 and 1958 New Mexico State Amateur Championship Amateur career Blalock began golfing at age 13 and won the New Hampshire Amateur five straight times beginning in 1965 plus the New England Amateur in 1968 Amateur career Whitworth began playing golf at age of 15 and won the 1957 and 1958 New Mexico State Amateur Championship Carol Mann (born February 3, 1941) is an American professional Golfer Mann was born in Buffalo New York. Sandra Post (born June 4, 1948) is a golfer who was the first Canadian to play on the LPGA Tour Amateur career Whitworth began playing golf at age of 15 and won the 1957 and 1958 New Mexico State Amateur Championship Amateur career Whitworth began playing golf at age of 15 and won the 1957 and 1958 New Mexico State Amateur Championship Amateur career Whitworth began playing golf at age of 15 and won the 1957 and 1958 New Mexico State Amateur Championship Amateur career Whitworth began playing golf at age of 15 and won the 1957 and 1958 New Mexico State Amateur Championship Amateur career Whitworth began playing golf at age of 15 and won the 1957 and 1958 New Mexico State Amateur Championship Mary Kathryn "Mickey" Wright (born February 14, 1935) is an American Professional golfer. 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"Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. Amateur career Webb was born in in Ayr Queensland. She was a member of the Australian Amateur team making six international appearances from 1992-1994 including a 1994 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Amateur career Webb was born in in Ayr Queensland. She was a member of the Australian Amateur team making six international appearances from 1992-1994 including a 1994 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. Childhood and amateur career Annika Sörenstam was born in Bro near Stockholm, Sweden. Career overview Pak turned professional in 1996 a year before she moved to the United States as a 20-year-old "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. Amateur career Webb was born in in Ayr Queensland. She was a member of the Australian Amateur team making six international appearances from 1992-1994 including a 1994 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Amateur career As an amateur Davies was an international player for Great Britain with a notable record Amateur career Pepper was born in Saratoga Springs New York. Her career began with big amateur victories in her home state of New York winning the 1981 state amateur Amateur career Webb was born in in Ayr Queensland. She was a member of the Australian Amateur team making six international appearances from 1992-1994 including a 1994 Childhood and amateur career Annika Sörenstam was born in Bro near Stockholm, Sweden. "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. Childhood and amateur career Annika Sörenstam was born in Bro near Stockholm, Sweden. Amateur career As an amateur Davies was an international player for Great Britain with a notable record England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Amateur career Daniel played her collegiate golf at Furman University and was on the 1976 national championship team included Betsy King, and future LPGA players Career King played collegiately at Furman University, where Beth Daniel was a teammate The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Brandie Burton (born January 8 1972) is an American professional Golfer She was born in San Bernardino California. Amateur career Pepper was born in Saratoga Springs New York. Her career began with big amateur victories in her home state of New York winning the 1981 state amateur The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Amateur career Pepper was born in Saratoga Springs New York. Her career began with big amateur victories in her home state of New York winning the 1981 state amateur Amateur career Bradley won the New Hampshire Amateur in 1967 and 1969 and the New England Amateur from 1972-73 The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Amateur career Bradley won the New Hampshire Amateur in 1967 and 1969 and the New England Amateur from 1972-73 LPGA Tour wins (18 1991 (4 LPGA Oldsmobile Classic LPGA Championship, US Women's Open, Daikyo World Championship of Amateur career Daniel played her collegiate golf at Furman University and was on the 1976 national championship team included Betsy King, and future LPGA players The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Amateur career Daniel played her collegiate golf at Furman University and was on the 1976 national championship team included Betsy King, and future LPGA players Career King played collegiately at Furman University, where Beth Daniel was a teammate The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Career King played collegiately at Furman University, where Beth Daniel was a teammate Amateur career A golfer by the age of 5 Turner was the 1974-75 Carolinas Junior champion The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Early career In her youth and early 20s Okamoto's game was softball For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Jane Geddes (born February 5, 1960 in Huntington New York) is a retired American professional Golfer She became a member of Amateur career Bradley won the New Hampshire Amateur in 1967 and 1969 and the New England Amateur from 1972-73 The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Amateur career Bradley won the New Hampshire Amateur in 1967 and 1969 and the New England Amateur from 1972-73 Amateur career Lopez was born in Torrance California. She won the New Mexico Women's Amateur at age 12 and the U The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Amateur career Lopez was born in Torrance California. She won the New Mexico Women's Amateur at age 12 and the U Career King played collegiately at Furman University, where Beth Daniel was a teammate The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Amateur career Sheehan won three straight Nevada high school championships (1972-74 three straight Nevada State Amateurs (1975-78 and two straight California Women's Amateurs (1977-78 Professional career Alcott won the US Girls Junior Amateur in 1973 but by 1975 at age 19 she was ready to turn pro Amateur career The Great Gundy (as she was known before she married Don Carner remained an amateur until she was 30 The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Amateur career Bradley won the New Hampshire Amateur in 1967 and 1969 and the New England Amateur from 1972-73 Amateur career Sheehan won three straight Nevada high school championships (1972-74 three straight Nevada State Amateurs (1975-78 and two straight California Women's Amateurs (1977-78 The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Amateur career The Great Gundy (as she was known before she married Don Carner remained an amateur until she was 30 Amateur career Daniel played her collegiate golf at Furman University and was on the 1976 national championship team included Betsy King, and future LPGA players Amateur career Daniel played her collegiate golf at Furman University and was on the 1976 national championship team included Betsy King, and future LPGA players The United States of America —commonly referred to as the LPGA wins (24 1969 (2 US Open, Lincoln-Mercury Open 1970 (2 Bluegrass Invitational U The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Amateur career Lopez was born in Torrance California. 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She won the New Mexico Women's Amateur at age 12 and the U The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Biography At 14-years-old Rankin won the Missouri Amateur At 15 she was a low amateur in the U The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Biography At 14-years-old Rankin won the Missouri Amateur At 15 she was a low amateur in the U Debbie Austin (born February 1, 1948) is an American professional Golfer She first played on the LPGA Tour in 1968 and went on The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Biography At 14-years-old Rankin won the Missouri Amateur At 15 she was a low amateur in the U LPGA wins (19 1971 (2 Sealy LPGA Classic Heritage Open 1972 (1 Titleholders Championship 1973 (4 Pompano Beach Classic The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Carol Mann (born February 3, 1941) is an American professional Golfer Mann was born in Buffalo New York. LPGA Tour wins (42 1962 (2 Austin Civitan Open Cosmopolitan Open 1963 (1 Phoenix Thunderbird Ladies Open 1964 (2 Baton Rouge Ladies' Open Amateur career The Great Gundy (as she was known before she married Don Carner remained an amateur until she was 30 The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Amateur career The Great Gundy (as she was known before she married Don Carner remained an amateur until she was 30 LPGA Tour wins (42 1962 (2 Austin Civitan Open Cosmopolitan Open 1963 (1 Phoenix Thunderbird Ladies Open 1964 (2 Baton Rouge Ladies' Open Amateur career Whitworth began playing golf at age of 15 and won the 1957 and 1958 New Mexico State Amateur Championship The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Amateur career Whitworth began playing golf at age of 15 and won the 1957 and 1958 New Mexico State Amateur Championship The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Amateur career Blalock began golfing at age 13 and won the New Hampshire Amateur five straight times beginning in 1965 plus the New England Amateur in 1968 The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Shirley Englehorn (born December 12 1940 in Caldwell Idaho, U Carol Mann (born February 3, 1941) is an American professional Golfer Mann was born in Buffalo New York. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Carol Mann (born February 3, 1941) is an American professional Golfer Mann was born in Buffalo New York. Amateur career Whitworth began playing golf at age of 15 and won the 1957 and 1958 New Mexico State Amateur Championship The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Carol Mann (born February 3, 1941) is an American professional Golfer Mann was born in Buffalo New York. Amateur career Whitworth began playing golf at age of 15 and won the 1957 and 1958 New Mexico State Amateur Championship The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Mary Kathryn "Mickey" Wright (born February 14, 1935) is an American Professional golfer. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Mary Kathryn "Mickey" Wright (born February 14, 1935) is an American Professional golfer. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Amateur career Suggs was born in Atlanta Georgia. She had a very successful amateur career The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Elizabeth Earle "Betsy" Rawls (born May 4, 1928) is an American professional Golfer Rawls was born in Spartanburg South The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Elizabeth Earle "Betsy" Rawls (born May 4, 1928) is an American professional Golfer Rawls was born in Spartanburg South Beverly Hanson (born 1925 is a former American Golfing champion from Fargo North Dakota. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Patricia Jane Berg (February 13 1918 – September 10 2006 was a founding member and then leading player on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA Tour during the The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Elizabeth Earle "Betsy" Rawls (born May 4, 1928) is an American professional Golfer Rawls was born in Spartanburg South Patricia Jane Berg (February 13 1918 – September 10 2006 was a founding member and then leading player on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA Tour during the Marlene Hagge (born in February 16 1934) also played as Marlene Bauer before marriage is an American professional Golfer She was The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Marlene Hagge (born in February 16 1934) also played as Marlene Bauer before marriage is an American professional Golfer She was Patricia Jane Berg (February 13 1918 – September 10 2006 was a founding member and then leading player on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA Tour during the The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Patricia Jane Berg (February 13 1918 – September 10 2006 was a founding member and then leading player on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA Tour during the The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Amateur career Suggs was born in Atlanta Georgia. 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She had a very successful amateur career Mildred Ella ("Babe" Didrikson Zaharias ( June 26, 1911 &ndash September 27, 1956) was an American athlete named The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Mildred Ella ("Babe" Didrikson Zaharias ( June 26, 1911 &ndash September 27, 1956) was an American athlete named The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Amateur career Inkster went to Harbor High School and to San Jose State University where she was an All-American in 1979 1981 and 1982 LPGA victories (13 1987 (1 Rail Charity Golf Classic 1988 (3 USX Golf Classic Nestle World Championship, Santa Barbara Classic Career King played collegiately at Furman University, where Beth Daniel was a teammate Amateur career Lopez was born in Torrance California. She won the New Mexico Women's Amateur at age 12 and the U Early career In her youth and early 20s Okamoto's game was softball
Leading career money winners
The table below shows the top 20 career money leaders on the LPGA Tour at the end of the 2007 season. There is a more complete list, updated weekly during the Tour season, on the LPGA's official site here.
| Position | Player | Country | Earned | Prize money ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annika Sörenstam | Sweden |
1993-2007 | 20,837,280 |
| 2 | Karrie Webb | Australia |
1995-2007 | 13,457,025 |
| 3 | Juli Inkster | United States |
1983-2007 | 11,701,376 |
| 4 | Lorena Ochoa | Mexico |
2003-2007 | 10,434,216 |
| 5 | Se Ri Pak |  South Korea |
1997-2007 | 9,787,077 |
| 6 | Meg Mallon | United States |
1987-2007 | 8,885,694 |
| 7 | Beth Daniel | United States |
1979-2007 | 8,755,733 |
| 8 | Rosie Jones | United States |
1982-2006 | 8,355,068 |
| 9 | Laura Davies | England |
1986-2007 | 8,168,615 |
| 10 | Mi Hyun Kim | South Korea |
1999-2007 | 6,827,284 |
| 11 | Cristie Kerr | United States |
1997-2007 | 7,830,051 |
| 12 | Betsy King | United States |
1977-2005 | 7,637,621. Childhood and amateur career Annika Sörenstam was born in Bro near Stockholm, Sweden. "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. Amateur career Webb was born in in Ayr Queensland. She was a member of the Australian Amateur team making six international appearances from 1992-1994 including a 1994 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Amateur career Inkster went to Harbor High School and to San Jose State University where she was an All-American in 1979 1981 and 1982 The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Childhood and amateur career Ochoa grew up next door to the Guadalajara Country Club and took up golf at the age of five The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Career overview Pak turned professional in 1996 a year before she moved to the United States as a 20-year-old South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea ( Korean: 대한민국 tɛː LPGA Tour wins (18 1991 (4 LPGA Oldsmobile Classic LPGA Championship, US Women's Open, Daikyo World Championship of The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Amateur career Daniel played her collegiate golf at Furman University and was on the 1976 national championship team included Betsy King, and future LPGA players The United States of America —commonly referred to as the LPGA victories (13 1987 (1 Rail Charity Golf Classic 1988 (3 USX Golf Classic Nestle World Championship, Santa Barbara Classic The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Amateur career As an amateur Davies was an international player for Great Britain with a notable record England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Charitable giving In May 2007 Kim donated $100000 of her $210000 prize money from winning the SemGroup Championship to victims of a recent tornado that severely damaged South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea ( Korean: 대한민국 tɛː Amateur career Kerr started playing golf at the age of eight She had a very successful amateur career won the 1994 Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Championship The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Career King played collegiately at Furman University, where Beth Daniel was a teammate The United States of America —commonly referred to as the 50 |
| 13 | Dottie Pepper | United States |
1988-2004 | 6,827,284 |
| 14 | Lorie Kane |  Canada |
1996-2007 | 6,644,027 |
| 15 | Pat Hurst | United States |
1991-2007 | 5,911,397 |
| 16 | Pat Bradley | United States |
1974-2004 | 5,755,951 |
| 17 | Liselotte Neumann | Sweden |
1988-2007 | 5,734,653 |
| 18 | Kelly Robbins | United States |
1991-2007 | 5,621,742 |
| 19 | Sherri Steinhauer | United States |
1986-2007 | 5,617,672 |
| 20 | Patty Sheehan | United States |
1980-1999 | 5,513,409 |
Total prize money awarded in past decades
- 2000 $38,500,000
- 1990 $17,100,000
- 1980 $5,150,000
- 1970 $435,040
- 1960 $186,700
- 1950 $50,000
See also
- Golfers with most LPGA Tour wins
- Golfers with most LPGA major championship wins
- Women's World Golf Rankings
- Professional golf tours
- 2007 in golf
Referencess
- ^ The Golf Channel (2000). Amateur career Pepper was born in Saratoga Springs New York. Her career began with big amateur victories in her home state of New York winning the 1981 state amateur The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Professional wins (4 LPGA Tour (4 2000 (3 - Michelob Light Classic, New Albany Golf Classic, Mizuno Classic Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Amateur career As an amateur Hurst won the 1986 United States Girls Junior Amateur Golf Championship and the 1990 U The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Amateur career Bradley won the New Hampshire Amateur in 1967 and 1969 and the New England Amateur from 1972-73 The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Amateur career Neumann was born in Finspång, Sweden, and had a successful amateur career "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. Kelly Robbins (born September 29, 1969 in Mt Pleasant Michigan) is an American golfer The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Professional wins (8 LPGA Tour (8 1992 (1 du Maurier Classic 1994 (1 Sprint Championship 1998 The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Amateur career Sheehan won three straight Nevada high school championships (1972-74 three straight Nevada State Amateurs (1975-78 and two straight California Women's Amateurs (1977-78 The United States of America —commonly referred to as the This table lists players with 20 or more wins on the LPGA Tour. This article lists all the women (92 who have won the LPGA Tour 's past and present major championships by number of victories Top level professional Golf consists of a year round schedule of weekly tournaments played all around the world Men's professional golf Major championships 5-8 April '''The Masters''' - American Zach Johnson won his first major tournament LPGA Tour: History. Thegolfchannel. com. Retrieved on 2007-04-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian
- ^ LPGA (2007). About the LPGA. lpga. com. Retrieved on 2007-04-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian
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External links
- Official site
- Seoul Sisters - fansite about the many South Koreans on the LPGA Tour
- MyLPGA Fan discussion forum
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