Women's British Open
The Women's British Open is one of the outstanding professional tournaments in women's golf, which is recognized both in the Ladies European Tour and the LPGA Tour as a Major Golf Tournament.
History
The Women's British Open was introduced in 1976 by the Ladies' Golf Union ( LGU ). It should be the equivalent of the British Open Men.
At first it was difficult for the organizers to be able to host the championship on the main golf courses - with the exception of the Royal Birkdale Golf Club, which has twice hosted for this tournament: 1982 and 1986.
In subsequent years, the tournament 1984-1999 alone 10 times in Woburn Golf and Country Club was held. In 2007 the tournament was first held at the Old Course in St Andrews, Scotland. In contrast to the men's tournaments, one aims not only on links courses and thus has more opportunities to use different places.
Until 1993 the tournament was only a station on the Ladies European Tour. Because the quality of the field and the prestige of the event increased, it was 1994, an official station of the LPGA Tour. In 2001, the Women's British Open rose to become the Major tournament and took the place of Canada's du Maurier Classic.
In 2005, reported 150 participants, but only 65 of you reached the cut after the second round. 2007 and 2008 amounted to £ 1,050,000 in prize money.
Sponsors and tournament name
In the years 1987 to 2006, the tournament by the company Weetabix ( cornflakes ) was sponsored, since 2007 the tournament is named Ricoh Women's British Open, named after the Japanese sponsor Ricoh Company, Ltd. ..
Winners since 1976
Venues in the next few years
- 2011 - Carnoustie Golf Links
- 2012 - Royal Liverpool Golf Club