Since its founding in 1950, the LPGA has grown significantly, evolving from a small cohort of 13 female golfers to an organization boasting over 1,800 members. The LPGA Tour has solidified its position as the leading circuit for the world`s top women golfers. Iconic players such as Lydia Ko, Nelly Korda, Lorena Ochoa, Annika Sorenstam, and Karrie Webb have been instrumental in driving the exponential growth of the women`s game. However, the question frequently arises: who holds the record for the most victories in LPGA Tour history? Let`s delve into the statistics.
Who has won the most LPGA Tour tournaments?
Kathy Whitworth holds the record with an impressive 88 official LPGA Tour tournament wins, achieved between 1962 and 1985. Her total of 88 career victories is the highest number recorded by any player, male or female, on a single professional golf tour.
Most Career LPGA Tour Wins
- Kathy Whitworth, 88
- Mickey Wright, 82
- Annika Sorenstam, 72
- Louise Suggs, 61
- Patty Berg, 60
- Betsy Rawls, 55
- Nancy Lopez, 48
- JoAnne Carner, 43
- Sandra Haynie, 42
- Karrie Webb, 41
- Babe Didrikson Zaharias, 41
Who has won the most LPGA Tour tournaments in a single season?
Mickey Wright set the single-season record by winning 13 LPGA Tour tournaments in 1963.
Who has the most consecutive seasons with an LPGA Tour tournament win?
Kathy Whitworth achieved an LPGA Tour tournament win in a record 17 straight seasons, from 1962 to 1978.
Who has the most career seasons with an LPGA Tour tournament win?
Kathy Whitworth also holds the record for the most career seasons with at least one LPGA Tour victory, winning across 22 different seasons.
Who has won the most LPGA tournaments without a major?
Jane Blalock recorded 27 career wins on the LPGA Tour without claiming a major championship title, which is the highest total for any player. Additionally, Blalock holds a remarkable record of playing 299 consecutive tournaments without missing a cut.