World Championship (LPGA Tour) facts for kids

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The World Championship was a special golf tournament for women. It was part of the LPGA Tour, which is a league for professional women golfers. This tournament happened every year from 1948 to 1957.

What Was This Golf Tournament?

The World Championship was a big event in women's golf. It was played at the same time and place as a similar tournament for men, called the World Championship of Golf on the PGA Tour. The PGA Tour is for professional male golfers. There were also events for amateur (non-professional) players happening at the same time. This made it a huge golf festival!

Where and When Did It Happen?

This exciting tournament took place at the Tam O'Shanter Country Club. This golf club is located in a town called Niles, Illinois, in the United States. The tournament was held once a year for ten years, starting in 1948 and ending in 1957.

Who Were the Champions?

Many famous golfers won the World Championship. The tournaments held before 1950 are officially counted as wins for the LPGA Tour. Here are the amazing golfers who won this championship:

1957 Patty Berg
1956 Marlene Hagge
1955 Patty Berg
1954 Patty Berg
1953 Patty Berg
1952 Betty Jameson
1951 Babe Zaharias
1950 Babe Zaharias
1949 Babe Zaharias
1948 Babe Zaharias

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