1985 - Women Europe
The winners in the category "1985 - Women Europe" are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on venues, scores and prize money.
Europe
Bowring
Played as the Bowring Ladies Classic (June 19-22). Debbie Dowling (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Dassù (Italy). [Pype Hayes GC, Walmley, nr Birmingham, England].
Europe
415/Vantage
Played as the 415/Vantage WPGA Matchplay Championship (Sept 20-22). Connachan (Scot) beat Debbie Dowling (Eng) in the final. [Bramhall GC, Stockport, nr Manchester, England].
Europe
Burberry
Played as the Burberry Women's British Open (Oct 2-5). Second-placed Marta Figueras-Dotti (Esp) finished 2 shots behind King (USA). [Combination of High & West courses, Moor Park GC, Rickmansworth, Herts].
Europe
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Played as the Delsjo WPGA Open (Aug 15-17). Second-placed Kelly Leadbetter (USA) and Maria Wennersten (Swe) finished 1 shot behind Panton (Scot). [Delsjö GK, Gothenburg, Sweden].
Europe
JS Bloor
Played as the JS Bloor Eastleigh Classic (July 24-27). Second-placed Kitrina Douglas (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Sharp (Eng). [Fleming Park GC, Eastleigh, Hants, England; course permanently closed in 2008].
Europe
Ford
Played as the Ford Ladies Classic (May 1-4). Stewart (Scot) beat Muriel Thomson (Scot) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [Duchess course, Woburn GC, nr Milton Keynes, Bucks].
Europe
Forte
Played as the inaugural Trusthouse Forte Women's Classic (Aug 7-10). Second-placed Corinne Dibnah (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Huke (Eng). [Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, Madrid, Spain].
Europe
Hennessy
Played as the inaugural Hennessy Cognac Ladies Cup (May 8-11). Second-placed Laura Davies (Eng), playing in only her second professional tournament, finished 5 shots behind Stephenson (Aus). [Vert course, Saint Cloud GC, Garches, nr Paris].
Europe
Colt Cars
Played as the Colt Cars Jersey Open (Jul 30-Aug 1). Second-placed Kitrina Douglas (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Wennersten (Swe). [Royal Jersey GC, Grouville, Jersey, Channel Islands].
Europe
IBM
Played as the IBM European Women's Open (Sept 4-7). Second-placed Cathy Panton (Scot) and Susan Moorcraft (Eng, amateur) finished 2 shots behind Neumann (Swe). [Kingswood GC, Tadworth, nr London].
Europe
LBS
Played as the LBS Ladies German Open (July 12-14). Brown (Scot) beat Barbara Helbig (Ger) at the first playoff hole. [GC Schloss Braunfels, nr Wetzlar, Hesse, Germany].
Europe
x
Played as the Vale do Lobo Portuguese Ladies Open. Second-placed Kitrina Douglas (Eng) finished 4 shots behind Dowling (Eng). [Vale do Lobo GC, Almancil, nr Faro, Algarve, Portugal].
Europe
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Played as the La Manga Spanish Open (Oct 15-18). Second-placed Marta Figueras-Dotti (Esp) finished 2 shots behind Sheard (RSA). [South course, La Manga Club, nr Cartagena, Murcia, Spain].
Europe
Hoganas
Played as the Höganäs Sweden Open (Aug 22-25). Second-placed Laura Davies (Eng) finished 1 shot behind 19-year-old Neumann (Swe), who recorded her first win on the WPGA Tour. [Molle GK, Mölle, nr Helsingborg, Sweden].
Europe
Laing
Played as the inaugural Laing Ladies Classic (Oct 9-12). Second-placed Vanessa Marvin (Eng) and Beverly Huke (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Thomson (Scot). [Stoke Park CC, Stoke Poges, Bucks; at the time known as Stoke Poges GC].
Europe
Olivetti
Played as the British Olivetti Tournament (May 23-26). Second-placed Dale Reid (Scot) finished 1 shot behind 21-year-old Connachan (Scot). [Moor Hall GC, Sutton Coldfield, nr Birmingham, England].
Europe
Brend Hotels
Played as the Brend Hotels International (Sept 25-28). Second-placed Muriel Thomson (Scot) finished 2 shots behind Reid (Scot). [East course, Saunton GC, nr Braunton, North Devon].
Europe
Volkswagen
Played as the Volkswagen Ulster Classic (May 17-19). Second-placed Beverly Huke (Eng) and defending champion Peggy Conley (USA) finished 1 shot behind Reid (Scot). [Belvoir Park GC, Belfast, N. Ireland].
Europe
McEwans
Played as the McEwans Lager Women's Classic (June 12-15). Penny Grice (Eng) and Laura Davies (Eng) finished 3 shots behind Panton (Scot). [Caldy GC, Caldy, Wirral, England].
Europe
x
Played as the inaugural Belgian Ladies' Open (June 27-30). Second-placed Maxine Burton (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Laura Davies (Eng). [Marache course, Royal Waterloo GC, Waterloo, Belgium].
Europe
Smirnoff
Ladies Irish Open not played in 1985.
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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