Florida's Natural Charity Championship facts for kids
The Florida's Natural Charity Championship Hosted by Nancy Lopez was a special golf tournament for professional women golfers. It was part of the LPGA Tour, which is like the major league for women's golf. This tournament happened every year from 1992 to 2006.
For many years, the tournament was known as the Chick-fil-A Charity Championship. It was held at the Eagle's Landing Country Club in Stockbridge, Georgia. Chick-fil-A, a famous fast-food company known for its chicken sandwiches, sponsored the event from 1995 to 2005.
In 2006, a company called Florida's Natural became the main sponsor. They are a group of citrus growers from Florida. Sadly, in August 2006, it was announced that the tournament would not happen anymore because they couldn't find a sponsor for the next year.
A famous golfer named Nancy Lopez was the official host of the tournament. She is in the LPGA Hall of Fame! During the tournament week, she would present the Nancy Lopez Award. This award goes to the best amateur (non-professional) female golfer in the world.
Tournament Names Over Time
This golf tournament had a few different names during its history:
- 1992: SEGA Women's Championship
- 1993-1994: Atlanta Women's Championship
- 1995-2005: Chick-fil-A Charity Championship
- 2006: Florida's Natural Charity Championship Hosted by Nancy Lopez
The very last tournament took place from April 17 to April 23, 2006.
Tournament Champions
Here are the amazing golfers who won the tournament each year:
| Year | Champion | Country | Score | Purse | Winner's Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Sung Ah Yim |  South Korea |
272 (-16) | $1,400,000 | $210,000 |
| 2005 | Annika Sörenstam |  Sweden |
265 (-23) | $1,600,000 | $240,000 |
| 2004 | Jennifer Rosales |  Philippines |
274 (-14) | $1,600,000 | $240,000 |
| 2003 | Se Ri Pak | South Korea |
200 (-16) | $1,350,000 | $202,350 |
| 2002 | Juli Inkster |  United States |
132 (-12) | $1,250,000 | $187,500 |
| 2001 | Annika Sörenstam | Sweden |
203 (-13) | $1,200,000 | $180,000 |
| 2000 | Sophie Gustafson | Sweden |
206 (-10) | $900,000 | $135,000 |
| 1999 | Rachel Hetherington |  Australia |
204 (-12) | $800,000 | $120,000 |
| 1998 | Liselotte Neumann | Sweden |
202 (-14) | $700,000 | $105,000 |
| 1997 | Nancy Lopez | United States |
137 (-7) | $550,000 | $82,500 |
| 1996 | Barb Mucha | United States |
208 (-8) | $550,000 | $82,500 |
| 1995 | Laura Davies |  England |
201 (-15) | $500,000 | $75,000 |
| 1994 | Val Skinner | United States |
206 (-10) | $650,000 | $97,500 |
| 1993 | Trish Johnson | England |
282 (-6) | $600,000 | $90,000 |
| 1992 | Dottie Mochrie | United States |
277 (-11) | $600,000 | $90,000 |
Sometimes, the tournaments in 1997 and 2002 were shorter. They only played 36 holes (two rounds) instead of the usual because of rain.
Tournament Records
The best single round score ever recorded at this tournament was by Barb Mucha.
| Year | Player | Score | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Barb Mucha | 62 (-10) | 2nd round |
