River Plantation Invitational facts for kids
The River Plantation Invitational was a special golf competition for women. It was part of the LPGA Tour, which is a big league for professional women golfers. This tournament only happened for two years, in 1968 and 1969. It took place at the River Plantation Country Club in Conroe, Texas. A famous golfer named Kathy Whitworth won the tournament both times it was held!
About the River Plantation Invitational
The River Plantation Invitational was a golf tournament for professional women golfers. It was held in Conroe, Texas, at the River Plantation Country Club. This event was part of the LPGA Tour, which stands for Ladies Professional Golf Association. The LPGA Tour organizes many golf tournaments for women around the world.
The tournament was quite short-lived. It only ran for two years. Even so, it was an important event for the golfers who competed.
Who Won the Tournament?
The same amazing golfer won the River Plantation Invitational both times it was played. Her name was Kathy Whitworth. She was a very successful golfer.
Here are the winners:
- 1969: Kathy Whitworth (This year, the event was called the River Plantation Women's Open)
- 1968: Kathy Whitworth (This year, it was called the River Plantation Invitational)
It's pretty cool that she won both years!
