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The Jackson Open was an exciting golf tournament where professional women golfers competed. It was part of the LPGA Tour, which is a series of competitions for the best women golfers in the world. This tournament took place in the years 1957, 1958, and 1965.

About the Jackson Open

This golf tournament was held at the beautiful Colonial Country Club. You can find this club in Jackson, Mississippi. It was a chance for top women golfers to show off their skills and compete for a championship title.

Tournament History and Winners

The Jackson Open had a few different names over the years. It was known as the Colonial Open, the Jackson Open, and the All State Ladies' Invitational. Here are the amazing golfers who won these tournaments:

Colonial Open Winner

  • 1957: Betty Dodd was the champion of the Colonial Open.

Jackson Open Winner

  • 1958: Jackie Pung won the Jackson Open.
  • There was no tournament held between 1959 and 1964.

All State Ladies' Invitational Winner

  • 1965: Jo Ann Prentice was the winner of the All State Ladies' Invitational.
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