Royal Crown Open facts for kids
The Royal Crown Open was a special golf tournament for women that happened in the United States. It was part of the LPGA Tour, which is where professional women golfers compete. This tournament took place for three years, from 1959 to 1961.
The games were held at the Country Club of Columbus, which is located in Columbus, Georgia. It was an exciting event where some of the best women golfers showed off their skills.
About the Tournament
The Royal Crown Open was an important event on the LPGA Tour schedule. The LPGA Tour is the main professional golf tour for women in the United States. Golfers play in tournaments like the Royal Crown Open to win prizes and earn points.
Tournament History
The tournament was known by two different names during its short history. In its first two years, 1959 and 1960, it was called the Royal Crown Open. For its final year in 1961, the name changed to the Columbus Open. Even with the name change, it was still the same exciting golf competition.
Famous Winners
Over its three years, three different talented golfers won the tournament. These winners are remembered for their success at the Country Club of Columbus.
- 1961: Mickey Wright won when the tournament was called the Columbus Open. Mickey Wright is one of the most famous golfers in history.
- 1960: Wiffi Smith was the winner of the Royal Crown Open.
- 1959: Betsy Rawls won the very first Royal Crown Open.
