Columbia Savings LPGA National Pro-Am facts for kids
The Columbia Savings LPGA National Pro-Am was a professional golf tournament for women. It was part of the LPGA Tour, which is the main series of golf events for women in the United States. This tournament took place every year from 1972 to 1987. It was always played in the Denver, Colorado area, but it moved to different golf courses over the years. For its last few years, from 1985 to 1987, the tournament was even played on two different courses at the same time!
Where the Tournament Was Played
This golf tournament was held at several different golf clubs around the Denver, Colorado area. A golf club is like a special park with a golf course where players can practice and compete.
| Years | Venue | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1972–73, 1976, 1978–79, 1984 | Green Gables Country Club | Denver, Colorado |
| 1974 | Rolling Hills Country Club | Golden, Colorado |
| 1975 | Pinehurst Country Club | Denver, Colorado |
| 1977, 1980–83 | Columbine Country Club | Columbine Valley, Colorado |
| 1985–87 | Lone Tree Golf Club | Lone Tree, Colorado |
| 1985, 1987 | Meridian Golf Club | Englewood, Colorado |
| 1986 | Glenmoor Country Club | Cherry Hills Village, Colorado |
Tournament Champions
Many talented golfers won this tournament during its history. The name of the tournament changed a few times over the years, but it was always a major event on the LPGA Tour. Here are the amazing women who won:
- Columbia Savings LPGA National Pro-Am
- 1987 Christa Johnson
- LPGA National Pro-Am
- 1986 Amy Alcott
- 1985 Pat Bradley
- Columbia Savings Classic
- 1984 Betsy King
- 1983 Pat Bradley
- 1982 Beth Daniel
- Columbia Savings LPGA Classic
- 1981 JoAnne Carner
- 1980 Beth Daniel
- Columbia Savings Classic
- 1979 Sally Little
- National Jewish Hospital Open
- 1978 Kathy Whitworth
- 1977 JoAnne Carner
- 1976 Sandra Palmer
- 1975 Judy Rankin
- 1974 Sandra Haynie
- 1973 Sandra Palmer
- 1972 Sandra Haynie
