Lady Carling Eastern Open facts for kids
The Lady Carling Eastern Open was a special golf tournament for women. It was part of the LPGA Tour, which is the main professional golf tour for women in the United States. This tournament took place for a few years in the 1960s, from 1962 to 1966.
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About the Lady Carling Eastern Open
This exciting golf event was held at the Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton, a town in Massachusetts, United States. Golf tournaments like this bring together top players to compete for a championship title. The Lady Carling Eastern Open was an important stop on the LPGA Tour during its time.
Where and When It Happened
The tournament was always played at the same beautiful golf course, the Pleasant Valley Country Club. This club is located in Sutton, Massachusetts. The event ran for five years. It started in 1962 and finished in 1966. In 1965, there was no tournament held.
Famous Golfers Who Won
Many talented golfers competed in the Lady Carling Eastern Open. Only a few players managed to win this championship. The winners included some of the biggest names in women's golf from that era.
Shirley Englehorn's Wins
The very first winner of the tournament was Shirley Englehorn. She won the "Eastern Open" in 1962. Shirley was a fantastic golfer. She won the tournament again in 1963 when it was called the "Lady Carling Eastern Open." Winning twice shows how skilled she was.
Mickey Wright's Victory
In 1964, another golf legend, Mickey Wright, won the "Lady Carling Eastern Open." Mickey Wright is considered one of the greatest female golfers of all time. Her victory added a lot of prestige to the tournament.
Kathy Whitworth's Last Win
The final winner of the tournament was Kathy Whitworth. She won in 1966 when the event was known as the "Lady Carling Open." Kathy Whitworth also holds many records in golf. Her win marked the end of this particular tournament series.
