Lady Keystone Open facts for kids
The Lady Keystone Open was a professional golf tournament held each year from 1975 to 1994. It was part of the LPGA Tour, which stands for Ladies Professional Golf Association. The LPGA Tour is where the best women golfers from all over the world compete. This tournament was mainly played at the Hershey Country Club in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
In its very first year, 1975, the Lady Keystone Open was a "satellite event." This means it was a smaller tournament, not yet a full part of the main LPGA Tour schedule. But it quickly grew! By 1976, it became a full LPGA Tour event, attracting top players.
Where the Tournament Was Played
The Lady Keystone Open was held at three different golf courses in southcentral Pennsylvania during its history. Most of the time, it was played at the famous Hershey Country Club.
| Years | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|
| 1975-76 | Sportsman's Golf Course | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
| 1977 | Armitage Golf Club | Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania |
| 1978-94 | Hershey Country Club (West Course) | Hershey, Pennsylvania |
Champions of the Lady Keystone Open
Many famous golfers won the Lady Keystone Open during its time. Winning this tournament was a big achievement for these athletes on the LPGA Tour. Here is a list of all the champions:
- 1994 Elaine Crosby
- 1993 Val Skinner
- 1992 Danielle Ammaccapane
- 1991 Colleen Walker
- 1990 Cathy Gerring
- 1989 Laura Davies
- 1988 Shirley Furlong
- 1987 Ayako Okamoto
- 1986 Juli Inkster
- 1985 Juli Inkster
- 1984 Amy Alcott
- 1983 Jan Stephenson
- 1982 Jan Stephenson
- 1981 JoAnne Carner
- 1980 JoAnne Carner
- 1979 Nancy Lopez
- 1978 Pat Bradley
- 1977 Sandra Spuzich
- 1976 Susie Berning
- 1975 Susie Berning (as satellite event)
