Borden Classic facts for kids
The Borden Classic was a special golf tournament for women that was part of the LPGA Tour. It happened every year from 1965 to 1978. This exciting event took place in the Columbus, Ohio area, bringing together some of the best women golfers of the time.
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What Was the Borden Classic?
The Borden Classic was a professional golf tournament for women. It was a big event on the LPGA Tour, which is the main series of golf tournaments for women in the United States. The tournament was sponsored by different companies over the years, which is why its name sometimes changed. Even though the name changed, it was still the same great competition.
Where Did They Play?
The tournament was held in different places around the Columbus, Ohio area. In its early years, from 1965 to 1967, it was played at Walnuts Hills Country Club and Stoney Creek Country Club. From 1968 to 1971, the golfers competed at Raymond Memorial Golf Course. Then, from 1972 until the tournament ended in 1978, it found a home at Riviera Country Club in Dublin, Ohio. Each course offered a unique challenge for the players.
Who Were the Champions?
Many talented golfers won the tournament during its history. Some players even won it more than once! Here are the champions from each year:
Borden Classic Winners
- 1978 JoAnne Carner
- 1977 JoAnne Carner
- 1976 Judy Rankin
- 1975 Carol Mann
LPGA Borden Classic Winner
- 1974 Sharon Miller
Pabst Ladies Classic Winners
- 1973 Judy Rankin
- 1972 Marilynn Smith
Len Immke Buick Open Winners
- 1971 Sandra Haynie
- 1970 Mary Mills
Pabst Ladies Classic Winners
- 1969 Susie Berning
- 1968 Carol Mann
Lady Carling Open Winners
- 1967 Kathy Whitworth
- 1966 Clifford Ann Creed
Lady Carling Midwest Open Winner
- 1965 Kathy Whitworth
