The Women's Western Open was an American professional

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tournament founded in 1930. The LPGA was established in 1950, and it recognized the Western Open as one of its major championships through 1967. All of the events back to 1930 have been designated as majors by the LPGA. Organized by the Women's Western Golf Association, the tournament was

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through 1954, then became a 72-hole

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event. All of the winners were American.

Winners

Stroke play era

Match play era

(a) - denotes amateur
^PO - won in playoff

Multiple winners

This table lists the golfers who have won more than one Women’s Western Open as a major championship.

Winners by nationality

All of the champions were from the United States.

References

External links

Women's Western Golf Association
{{Former LPGA Tour Events Former LPGA Tour events Women's major golf championships