1980 - Women Europe
The winners in the category "1980 - Women Europe" are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on venues, scores and prize money.
Europe
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Played as the Barnham Championship (Oct 7-9; 54-hole event). Second-placed Maxine Burton (Eng) finished 4 shots behind Muriel Thomson (Scot). [Barnham Broom GC, nr Norwich, Norfolk, England].
Europe
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Played as the Billingham Golf Championship (June 19-20). Christine Sharp (Eng) beat Beverly Lewis (Eng) with a birdie at the first playoff hole, to claim her first WPGA Tour win. [South Staffs GC, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, England].
Europe
Lambert & Butler
Played as the Lambert & Butler British Women's Matchplay Championship (Oct 16-18). Michelle "Mickey" Walker (Eng) beat Karstin Ehrnlund (Swe) 3 and 1 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 23-26). Second-placed Belle Robertson (Scot) and Marta Figueras-Dotti (Esp) finished 1 shot behind Massey (USA). [East course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].
Europe
Carlsberg
Played as the Carlsberg European Women's Championship (July 10/11; seventh of ten Carlsberg-sponsored WPGA Tr events played over 36-holes at different British venues in 1980). Second-placed Dale Reid (Scot) finished 2 shots behind Burton (Eng), who recorded her first win as a professional. [Arcot Hall GC, Dudley, nr Newcastle upon Tyne, England].
Europe
Carlsberg
Played as the Carlsberg European Women's Championship (July 3/4; sixth of ten Carlsberg-sponsored WPGA Tr events played over 36-holes at different British venues in 1980). Second-placed Cathy Panton (Scot) finished 6 shots behind 21-year-old Reid (Scot), who shot a course record final round 8-under-par 66. [Coventry GC, Finham Park, Coventry, Warwicks].
Europe
Carlsberg
Played as the Carlsberg European Women's Championship (May 29/30; fourth of ten Carlsberg-sponsored WPGA Tr events played over 36-holes at different British venues in 1980). Won by Aitken (Scot, amateur). [Gleddoch House Hotel, Langbank, nr Glasgow].
Europe
Carlsberg
Played as the Carlsberg European Women's Championship (June 12/13; fifth of ten Carlsberg-sponsored WPGA Tr events played over 36-holes at different British venues in 1980). Second-placed Sue Bamford (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Langford (Eng). [Knowle GC, Bristol, England].
Europe
Carlsberg
Played as the Carlsberg European Women's Championship (May 8/9; second of ten Carlsberg-sponsored WPGA Tr events played over 36-holes at different British venues in 1980). Second-placed Muriel Thomson (Scot) finished 5 shots behind Trew (Eng). [Queen's Park GC, Bournemouth, Dorset, England].
Europe
Carlsberg
Played as the Carlsberg European Women's Championship (Aug 14/15; ninth of ten Carlsberg-sponsored WPGA Tr events played over 36-holes at different British venues in 1980). Trew (Eng) beat Muriel Thomson (Scot) at the first playoff hole. [Sand Moor GC, Leeds, W Yorks, England].
Europe
Carlsberg
Played as the Carlsberg European Women's Championship (Aug 7/8; eighth of ten Carlsberg-sponsored WPGA Tr events played over 36-holes at different British venues in 1980). Second-placed Michelle "Mickey" Walker (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Smith (Eng). [Shifnal GC, nr Telford, Shropshire, England].
Europe
Carlsberg
Played as the Carlsberg European Women's Championship (May 1/2; WPGA Tr season-opener; first of ten Carlsberg-sponsored WPGA Tr events played over 36-holes at different British venues in 1980). Second-placed Jane Panter (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Thomson (Scot). [Tyrrells Wood GC, Leatherhead, nr London].
Europe
Carlsberg
Played as the Carlsberg European Women's Championship (Oct 2/3; last of ten Carlsberg-sponsored WPGA Tr events played over 36-holes at different British venues in 1980). Second-placed Maxine Burton (Eng) and Susan Moon (USA) finished 3 shots behind Barry (Eng). Muriel Thomson (Scot) won £2,500 as the Carlsberg series winner; second in the overall series was Maxine Burton (£1,500 bonus) and third was Susan Moon (£1,000 bonus). [Tyrrells Wood GC, Leatherhead, nr London].
Europe
Carlsberg
Played as the Carlsberg European Women's Championship (May 23/24; third of ten Carlsberg-sponsored WPGA Tr events played over 36-holes at different British venues in 1980). Second-placed Susan Moon (USA) and Christine Sharp (Eng) finished 7 shots behind Huke (Eng). [Rosemount course, Blairgowrie GC, Blairgowrie, Perthshire].
Europe
Elizabeth Ann
Played as the Elizabeth Ann Classic (July 29-Aug 1). Second-placed Jenny Lee Smith (Eng) finished 5 shots behind Panton (Scot). [Pannal GC, Pannal, nr Harrogate, N Yorks].
Europe
Hitachi
Played as the Hitachi WPGA Championship (Sept 10-12; 54-hole event). Second-placed Maxine Burton (Eng) and Michelle "Mickey" Walker (Eng) finished 4 shots behind Moon (USA). [Walsall GC, nr Birmingham, England].
Europe
Manchester EN
Played as the Manchester Evening News Pro-Am Classic. Won by Smith (Eng). [The Mere Resort, Mere, Knutsford, Cheshire].
Europe
Robt Winson
Played as the inaugural Robert Winsor WPGA Championship (Aug 20-23). Won by Smith (Eng). [Finchley GC, North London, England].
Europe
Viscount
Played as the Viscount Double Glazing Championship (Sept 25-27; 54-hole event). Second-placed Dale Reid (Scot) and Jenny Lee Smith (Eng) finished 4 shots behind Thomson (Scot). [Royal Portrush GC, Co. Antrim, N. Ireland].
Europe
Volvo
Played as the inaugural Volvo Invitational Tournament. Won by Smith (Eng). [Albatross GK, nr Gothenburg, Sweden].
Europe
McEwans
Played as the McEwans Lager Welsh Classic (Aug 28/29; 36-hole event). Second-placed Jane Chapman (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Ehrnlund (Swe). [Whitchurch GC, nr Cardiff, Wales].
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