J&B Scotch Pro-Am facts for kids

The J&B Pro-Am was a professional golf tournament for women. It was part of the LPGA Tour, which is the main tour for women's professional golf in the United States. This exciting event took place every year from 1979 to 1985. Golfers from all over competed in the sunny Las Vegas, Nevada area.

What Was the J&B Pro-Am Golf Tournament?

The J&B Pro-Am was a special golf tournament where professional golfers teamed up with amateur players. "Pro-Am" stands for "Professional-Amateur." This format allowed everyday golf fans to play alongside some of the best women golfers in the world. It was a popular event on the LPGA Tour for several years, bringing top talent to Las Vegas.

Where Did Golfers Play?

The tournament was held at different golf courses in and around Las Vegas, Nevada. These courses were known for their beautiful greens and challenging layouts.

Years	Venue	Location
1979	Sahara Country Club	Las Vegas, Nevada
1979	Las Vegas Country Club	Las Vegas, Nevada
1980–1985	Desert Inn Golf & Country Club	Las Vegas, Nevada
1980	Paradise Valley Country Club	Henderson, Nevada

Who Were the Champions?

Many famous golfers won the J&B Pro-Am during its time. Winning this tournament was a big achievement for these athletes.

J&B Pro-Am

• 1985 Patty Sheehan
• 1984 Ayako Okamoto
• 1983 Nancy Lopez
• 1982 Nancy Lopez

LPGA Desert Inn Pro-Am

• 1981 Donna Caponi

LPGA National Pro-Am

• 1980 Donna Caponi

Sahara National Pro-Am

• 1979 Nancy Lopez