Since its launch in 1950 with a small group of 13 pioneers, the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) has grown into the premier platform for elite women golfers, boasting over 1,800 members globally. Iconic figures like Lydia Ko, Nelly Korda, Lorena Ochoa, Annika Sorenstam, and Karrie Webb have significantly contributed to the sport`s expansion and popularity. This leads to a frequently asked question: Which player has accumulated the most victories in the history of the LPGA Tour?
Most Career LPGA Tour Victories
The record for the most official LPGA Tour tournament wins belongs to Kathy Whitworth. Competing from 1962 to 1985, Whitworth achieved a remarkable 88 career victories. This total stands as the highest number of wins by any player, male or female, on a single professional golf tour.
Here is a list of the golfers with the 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
Most Wins in a Single Season
Mickey Wright holds the record for the most LPGA Tour tournaments won in a single season, with an impressive 13 victories recorded in 1963.
Most Consecutive Seasons with a Win
Kathy Whitworth set the record for winning at least one LPGA Tour tournament in the most consecutive seasons, achieving this feat for 17 straight years, spanning from 1962 through 1978.
Most Career Seasons with a Win
In addition to her consecutive seasons record, Kathy Whitworth also holds the distinction of winning at least one tournament in the most total seasons throughout her career, totaling 22 seasons with at least one victory.
Most Wins Without a Major Championship
Jane Blalock holds the record for the most LPGA Tour victories without a major championship win, accumulating 27 career titles. Blalock is also recognized for playing a record 299 consecutive tournaments without missing a cut.
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