1979 - Women Europe
The winners in the category "1979 - Women Europe" are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on venues, scores and prize money.
Europe
Lambert & Butler
Played as the Lambert & Butler British Women's Matchplay Championship (Oct 25-27; final event in the WPGA tour's first season). 21-year-old Panter (Eng) beat Muriel Thomson 2 up in the 18-hole final. [Combination of High & West courses, Moor Park GC, Rickmansworth, Herts].
Europe
Pretty Polly
Played as the Pretty Polly Women's British Open (July 26-29). Second-placed Michelle "Mickey" Walker (Eng) finished 3 shots behind Sheard (RSA). [Southport & Ainsdale GC, Southport, Merseyside].
Europe
Carlsberg
Played as the Carlsberg WPGA Tournament (May 17/18; fourth of 12 Carlsberg-sponsored WPGA Tr events played over 36-holes at different British venues in 1979). Jane Panter (Eng) finished 2 shots behind 24-year-old Smurthwaite (Eng). [Baberton GC, Edinburgh, Scotland].
Europe
Carlsberg
Played as the Carlsberg WPGA Tournament (June 14/15; eighth of 12 Carlsberg-sponsored WPGA Tr events played over 36-holes at different British venues in 1979). Second-placed Muriel Thomson (Scot), Michelle "Mickey" Walker (Eng) and Jane Panter (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Huke (Eng), who recorded her first win as a professional. [Ballater GC, Aberdeenshire, Scotland].
Europe
Carlsberg
Played as the Carlsberg WPGA Tournament (May 31/June 1; sixth of 12 Carlsberg-sponsored WPGA Tr events played over 36-holes at different British venues in 1979). Second-placed Cathy Panton (Scot) finished 1 shot behind 21-year-old Panter (Eng). [Coventry GC, Finham Park, Coventry, Warwicks].
Europe
Carlsberg
Played as the Carlsberg WPGA Tournament (May 10/11; third of 12 Carlsberg-sponsored WPGA Tr events played over 36-holes at different British venues in 1979). Second-placed Vanessa Marvin (Eng) and Karstin Ehrnlund (Swe) finished 2 shots behind Langford (Eng). Second and final day abandoned due to sea fog. [Long Ashton GC, nr Bristol, England].
Europe
Carlsberg
Played as the Carlsberg WPGA Tournament (July 5/6; eleventh of 12 Carlsberg-sponsored WPGA Tr events played over 36-holes at different British venues in 1979). Second-placed Christine Langford (Eng) and Cathy Panton (Scot) finished 3 shots behind Sheard (RSA), who recorded her first professional win. [Sand Moor GC, Leeds, W Yorks, England].
Europe
Carlsberg
Played as the Carlsberg WPGA Tournament (June 7/8; seventh of 12 Carlsberg-sponsored WPGA Tr events played over 36-holes at different British venues in 1979). Second-placed Karstin Ehrnlund (Swe) finished 5 shots behind Marvin (Eng), who recorded her first win as a professional. [South Staffs GC, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, England].
Europe
Carlsberg
Played as the inaugural Carlsberg WPGA Tournament (April 26/27; first of 12 Carlsberg-sponsored WPGA Tr events played over 36-holes at different British venues in 1979; this event launched the newly created WPGA Tour). Second-placed Jane Chapman (Eng) finished 3 shots behind 26-year-old Anderson (USA). In the Pro-Am preceding the main event, Beverly Lewis (Eng) was struck by lightning on the 18th green; she was badly shaken but unhurt. [Tyrrells Wood GC, Leatherhead, nr London].
Europe
Carlsberg
Played as the Carlsberg WPGA Tournament (May 24/25; fifth of 12 Carlsberg-sponsored WPGA Tr events played over 36-holes at different British venues in 1979). Second-placed Alison Sheard (RSA) finished 4 shots behind Langford (Eng). [Whitecraigs GC, Glasgow, East Renfrewshire].
Europe
Carlsberg
Played as the Carlsberg WPGA Tournament (May 3/4; second of 12 Carlsberg-sponsored WPGA Tr events played over 36-holes at different British venues in 1979). Christine Langford (Eng) and Karstin Ehrnlund (Swe) finished 1 shot behind 23-year-old Panton (Scot). [Willingdon GC, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England].
Europe
Carlsberg
Played as the Carlsberg WPGA Tournament (June 28/29; tenth of 12 Carlsberg-sponsored WPGA Tr events played over 36-holes at different British venues in 1979). Second-placed Alison Sheard (RSA) finished 1 shot behind Michelle "Mickey" Walker (Eng), who recorded her first professional win. [York GC, Strensall, nr York, England].
Europe
Carlsberg
Played as the Carlsberg WPGA Tournament (June 21/22; ninth of 12 Carlsberg-sponsored WPGA Tr events played over 36-holes at different British venues in 1979). Langford (Eng) beat Jenny Lee Smith (Eng) with a par at the first playoff hole. [St Annes Old Links GC, Lytham St Annes, Lancs].
Europe
Carlsberg
Played as the Carlsberg WPGA Tournament (July 12/13; last of 12 Carlsberg-sponsored WPGA Tr events played over 36-holes at different British venues in 1979). Second-placed Muriel Thomson (Scot) finished 3 shots behind Smith (Eng), who recorded her first win as a professional. [Arcot Hall GC, Dudley, nr Newcastle upon Tyne, England].
Europe
Colgate
Played as the Colgate European Women's Open (Aug 2-5; LPGA Tr event). Second-placed Joyce Kazmierski (USA) finished four shots behind defending champion Nancy Lopez (USA). [Old course, Sunningdale GC, Sunningdale, Berks].
Europe
Hitachi
Played as the Hitachi WPGA Championship (Sept 13/14; 36-hole event). Second-placed Alison Sheard (RSA) finished 3 shots behind 19-year-old Trew (Eng), who recorded her first professional win. [Downshire GC, Bracknell, Berkshire, England].
Europe
State Express
Played as the inaugural State Express Women's Professional Championship (Sept 21/22; 36-hole event). Panton (Scot) beat Amanda "Mandy" Middleton (Eng) in a playoff. [Royal Portrush GC, Co. Antrim, N. Ireland].
Europe
McEwans
Played as the McEwans Welsh Classic (Aug 30/31). Second-placed Christine Trew (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Sheard (RSA). [Dinas Powis GC, Glamorgan, South Wales].
Europe
WPGA
Played as the inaugural WPGA European Championship (Sept 26-29). Second-placed Irene Koehler (Ger) finished 2 shots behind first-time WPGA Tour winner Moon (USA), who shot six birdies in a back-nine of 30 in the final round. [Golf d'Opio-Valbonne, nr Cannes, France; at the time known as Valbonne GC].
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Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: With a clubhouse that might befit a Roman Emperor, and a golf course to match, you can be sure of a memorable outing at Rome's most talked about golf facility.
Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
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Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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