Waldemar Open facts for kids

The Waldemar Open was a golf tournament for professional women golfers. It was part of the LPGA Tour, which is a series of golf competitions held each year for the best women golfers in the world. This tournament only happened for two years, in 1963 and 1964. It took place at the Tam O'Shanter Club in Brookville, New York.

What Was the Waldemar Open?

The Waldemar Open was a special event where talented women golfers competed to see who could play the best. Golf tournaments like this are exciting because players try to hit a small ball into a series of holes using different clubs, trying to get the lowest score possible. The LPGA Tour helps showcase amazing athletes and their skills.

Who Won the Tournaments?

Even though the tournament was short-lived, it had two famous winners.

Winners by Year

• 1963: The tournament was known as the Carvel Ladies Open this year. The winner was Kathy Whitworth, a very successful golfer who won many titles in her career.
• 1964: The tournament changed its name to the Waldemar Open. The winner was Mickey Wright, another legendary golfer often considered one of the greatest of all time.