1998 - Women Europe
The winners in the category "1998 - Women Europe" are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on venues, scores and prize money.
Europe
Air France
Played as the Air France Madame Open (Oct 16-18). Second-placed Maria Hjorth (Swe) finished 1 shot behind Patricia Meunier-Lebouc (Fra). [Deauville GC, Normandy. Now called Golf Barrière de Deauville].
Europe
Weetabix
Played as the Weetabix Women's British Open (Aug 13-16; Eurpn Ladies' PGA/LPGA Trs event). Second-placed Sophie Gustafson (Swe) and Brandie Burton (USA) finished 1 shot behind Steinhauer (USA). Strong winds battered the course throughout the event. [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Europe
Chrysler
Played as the inaugural Chrysler Open (July 23-26). Second-placed Trish Johnson (Eng) and Raquel Carriedo (Esp) finished 6 shots behind Davies (Eng). [Sjögärde GC, Frillesås, nr Kungsbacka, Sweden].
Europe
Evian
Played as the Evian Masters (June 3-6; Eurpn Ladies' PGA Tr season-opener; LET major ch'ship). Second-placed Maria Hjorth (Swe) finished 4 shots behind Alfredsson (Swe). [Evian Masters GC, Evian-les-Bains, France].
Europe
Chrysler
Played as the Chrysler Ladies Austrian Open (July 16-18; event not played in 1997). Second-placed Trish Johnson (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Brooky (NZ), who recorded her first European Ladies' PGA Tour win. [GC Murhof, Frohnleiten, Steiermark, Austria].
Europe
McDonald's
Played as the McDonald's WPGA Championship of Europe (Aug 6-9). Second-placed Laura Davies (Eng) and defending champion Helen Alfredsson (Swe) finished 5 shots behind Matthew (Scot), who recorded her first European Ladies' PGA Tour win. [King's course, Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder, Perthshire].
Europe
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Open de France Dames not played in 1998.
Europe
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Played as the Ladies German Open (Jul 30-Aug 2). Second-placed Stephanie Dallongeville (Fra) and Joanne Morley (Eng) finished 3 shots behind Fairclough (Eng). [G&CC Hamburg-Treudelberg, nr Hamburg, Germany].
Europe
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Ladies Italian Open not played in 1998.
Europe
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Played as the Lalla Meryem Cup (unofficial limited-field event). Won by Gustafson (Swe). [Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, Rabat, Morocco].
Europe
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Played as the Marrakech Palmeraie Open (Oct 23-25; Eurpn Ladies' PGA Tr season-ending event). Second-placed Marie-Laure de Lorenzi (Fra) finished 8 shots behind Gustafson (Swe). [Palmeraie Golf Palace, nr Marrakesh, Morocco].
Europe
Compaq
Played as the Compaq Open (Aug 20-23). Second-placed Catrine Nilsmark (Swe), Helen Alfredsson (Swe) and Johanna Head (Eng) finished 10 shots behind defending champion Annika Sörenstam (Swe), who tied the course record with a 5-under-par 67 in her final round. [Ocean course, Barsebäck G&CC, nr Malmö, Sweden; at the time called the Masters course].
Europe
Donegal
Played as the Donegal Irish Ladies Open (Sept 4-6). Gustafson (Swe) beat Iben Tinning (Den) at the first playoff hole, to record her second European Ladies' PGA Tour win. Play was abandoned early on the final day due to high winds; a playoff was deemed possible between Gustafson and Tinning, who were tied after 54 holes. [Glashedy Links, Ballyliffin GC, Co. Donegal, Ireland].
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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