2020 - Women (All)
The winners in the category "2020 - Women (All)" are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on venues, scores and prize money.
Majors
AIG
The AIG Women's British Open (44th) (Aug 20-23). Second-placed Jasmine Suwannapura (Thai) finished 2 shots behind 27-year-old Sophia Popov (Ger). At the time ranked 304th in the world, Popov, who had not previously won on the LPGA or Ladies European Tours, became the first German to win a women's major championship. [Old Course, Royal Troon GC, Troon, Ayrshire].
Majors
ANA
Played as the ANA Inspiration (49th) (Sept 10-13; postponed from April 2-5 due to world coronavirus pandemic). 29-year-old Mirim Lee (S Kor) beat Brooke Henderson (Can) and Nelly Korda (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole (par-5 18th), to record her first major championship win. [Dinah Shore Tournament course, Mission Hills CC, Rancho Mirage, CA].
Majors
Evian
The Evian Championship (Jul 23-26; cancelled due to world coronavirus pandemic). [Evian Resort GC, Evian-les-Bains, France].
Majors
USGA
The US Women's Open (75th) (Dec 10-14; postponed from June 4-7 due to world coronavirus pandemic). Second-placed Amy Olson (USA) and Jin Young Ko (S Kor) finished 1 shot behind 25-year-old A Lim Kim (S Kor). Making her debut in a major championship, Kim recorded her first LPGA Tour and major championship win. Monday finish required following suspension of Sunday's play due to rain. [Cypress Creek course, Champions GC, Houston, TX; first two rounds also used the club's Jack Rabbit course].
Majors
KPMG
The KPMG Women's PGA Championship (66th) (Oct 8-11; postponed from June 25-28 due to world coronavirus pandemic). Second-placed Inbee Park (S Kor) finished 5 shots behind 27-year-old Sei Young Kim (S Kor), who recorded her first major championship win. [Aronimink GC, Newton Square, PA].
Amateur
R&A / APGC
Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship (WAAP) (scheduled for Oct 7-10; cancelled due to global coronavirus pandemic). [Waterside course, Siam CC, Pattaya, Thailand].
Amateur
R&A
The Womens Amateur Championship (formerly known as the Ladies' British Open Amateur Championship) (117th) (Aug 26-30; postponed from June 23-27 due to world coronavirus pandemic). 20-year-old Aline Krauter (Ger) beat 18-year-old Annabell Fuller (Eng) by one hole in the 18-hole final. [West Lancashire GC, Blundellsands, nr Liverpool].
Amateur
EGA
Played as the European Ladies' Amateur Championship (Sept 30-Oct 3). 17-year-old Paula Schulz-Hanssen (Ger) beat Chloé Salort (Fra) in a three-hole playoff: Schulz-Hanssen (-2), Salort (par). [Cubo Golf, Smlednik, Medvode, Slovenia].
Amateur
USGA
The US Women's Amateur Championship (120th) (Aug 6-9). 17-year-old Rose Zhang (USA) beat defending champion 20-year-old Gabriela "Gabi" Ruffles (Aus) at the 38th hole in the final match. [Woodmont CC, Rockville, Maryland].
America
Canadian Pacific
CP Women's Open not played in 2020 (scheduled for Sept 3-6, but cancelled due to global coronavirus pandemic). [Shaughnessy G&CC, Vancouver, BC].
America
Marathon
Played as the Marathon Classic presented by Dana (Aug 6-9; postponed from July 9-12 due to the global coronavirus pandemic). Second-placed Jodi Ewart Shadoff (Eng) and Lydia Ko (NZ) finished 1 shot behind Danielle Kang (USA), who claimed back-to-back LPGA Tour wins. [Highland Meadows GC, Sylvania, nr Toledo, OH].
America
Dow
Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational not played in 2020 (scheduled for July 15-18, but cancelled due to global coronavirus pandemic). [Midland CC, Midland, Michigan].
America
x
Played as the LPGA Drive On Championship (July 31-Aug 2). Second-placed Celine Boutier (Fra) finished 1 shot behind Danielle Kang (USA). [Inverness Club, Toledo, OH]. Note: one of three 2020/21 "Drive On" LPGA Tour events (held respectively in Ohio, Georgia and Florida), demonstrating the Tour's resilience during the global coronavirus pandemic.
America
x
Played as the LPGA Drive On Championship - Reynolds Lake Oconee (Oct 22-25). Second-placed Danielle Kang (USA) finished 1 shot behind four-year Tour player Ally McDonald (USA; competed as Ally Ewing from Dec 2020, following marriage in May 2020), who recorded her first LPGA Tour win on her 28th birthday. [Great Waters course, Reynolds Lake Oconee, Eatonton, GA]. Note: one of three 2020/21 "Drive On" LPGA Tour events (held respectively in Ohio, Georgia and Florida), demonstrating the Tour's resilience during the global coronavirus pandemic.
America
Hugel-Air Premia
Hugel-Air Premia LA Open not played in 2020 (scheduled for April 23-26, but cancelled due to global coronavirus pandemic). [Wilshire CC, Los Angeles, California].
America
Volvik
Volvik Founders Cup not played in 2020 (scheduled for March 19-22, but cancelled due to world coronavirus pandemic). [Wildfire GC, Phoenix, AZ; composite of back-nines of Palmer & Faldo courses].
America
Gainbridge
Played as the inaugural Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio (Jan 23-26). Second-placed Nasa Hataoka (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind 27-year-old Madelene Sagstrom (Swe), who recorded her first LPGA Tour win in her 69th start on the Tour. [Boca Rio GC, Boca Raton, Florida].
America
Kia
Kia Classic not played in 2020 (originally scheduled for March 26-29, then Sept 24-27, then cancelled due to global coronavirus pandemic). [Aviara GC, Carlsbad, CA].
America
Lotte
Lotte Championship not played in 2020 (scheduled for Apr 15-18, but cancelled due to global coronavirus pandemic). [Ko Olina GC, Kapolei, Oahu, Hawaii].
America
Mediheal
LPGA Mediheal Championship not played in 2020 (scheduled for Apr 30-May 3, but cancelled due to global coronavirus pandemic). [Lake Merced GC, San Francisco, CA].
America
Meijer
Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give not played in 2020 (scheduled for June 11-14, but cancelled due to global coronavirus pandemic). [Blythefield CC, Belmont, nr Grand Rapids, Michigan].
America
Walmart/P&G
Played as the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G (Aug 28-30; postponed from June 19-21 due to global coronavirus pandemic). Second-placed Anna Nordqvist (Swe) finished 2 shots behind Austin Ernst (USA), who recorded her second LPGA Tour win. [Pinnacle CC, Rogers, Arkansas].
America
Cambia Health
Played as the Cambia Portland Classic (Sept 17-20). Georgia Hall (Eng) beat Ashleigh Buhai (RSA) with a par on the second playoff hole (par-4 1st), to record her first LPGA Tour win on American soil. [Columbia Edgewater CC, Portland, Oregon].
America
Pure Silk
Pure Silk Championship not played in 2020 (scheduled for May 21-24, but cancelled due to global coronavirus pandemic). [River course, Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg, VA].
America
ShopRite
Played as the ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Acer (Oct 1-4; postponed from May 29-31 due to world coronavirus pandemic). Second-placed Jennifer Kupcho (USA) finished 2 shots behind 33-year-old Melissa "Mel" Reid (Eng), who recorded her first LPGA Tour win. [Bay course, Seaview Resort, Galloway, nr Atlantic City, NJ].
America
DEX / Konica
Played as the inaugural Pelican Women's Championship presented by DEX Imaging & Konica Minolta (Nov 19-22). Second-placed Ally McDonald (USA) finished 3 shots behind Sei Young Kim (S Kor). Kim recorded her second straight win on the LPGA Tour, having won the Women's PGA Championship on her previous start. [Pelican GC, Belleair, nr Tampa, FL].
America
CME
Played as the CME Group Tour Championship (Dec 17-20; LPGA Tr season-ending event; postponed from Nov 19-22 due to world coronavirus pandemic). Second-placed Hannah Green (Aus) and Sei Young Kim (S Kor) finished 5 shots behind Jin Young Ko (S Kor). Ko's win also gave her the season-long LPGA Tour money title, after having played in only four events on the Tour in 2020. [Gold course, Tiburón GC, Naples, FL].
America
Diamond Resorts
Played as the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions presented by IOA (Insurance Office of America) (Jan 16-19; LPGA Tr season opener). Gaby Lopez (Mex) beat Nasa Hataoka (Jpn) with a 30-foot birdie putt at the seventh playoff hole (par-3 18th), to record her second LPGA Tour win. Inbee Park (S Kor) was eliminated at the third playoff hole (par-3 18th). Monday finish required after five extra holes did not produce a winner as darkness fell on Sunday. [Tranquilo GC at Four Seasons, Orlando, FL].
America
Volntrs of America
Played as the Volunteers of America Classic (Dec 3-6; postponed from Oct 1-4 due to global coronavirus pandemic). Second-placed Yealimi Noh (USA), So Yeon Ryu (S Kor) and Inbee Park (S Kor) finished 2 shots behind home state winner Angela Stanford (USA). [Old American GC, The Colony, nr Dallas, TX].
Europe
Creekhouse
The inaugural Creekhouse Ladies Open not played in 2020 (scheduled for Sept 3-6, but cancelled due to global coronavirus pandemic). [Kristianstad GK, Ahus, nr Kristianstad, Sweden].
Europe
Omega
Played as the Omega Dubai Moonlight Classic (Nov 4-6). Minjee Lee (Aus) beat Celine Boutier (Fra) with a 20-foot birdie putt at the first playoff hole, to record her second Ladies European Tour win. [Faldo course, Emirates GC, Dubai, UAE].
Europe
Estrella Damm
Estrella Damm Mediterranean Ladies Open not played in 2020 (scheduled for July 16-19, but cancelled due to global coronavirus pandemic). [GC Terramar, Sitges, nr Barcelona, Spain].
Europe
Jabra
Jabra Ladies Open not played in 2020 (scheduled for May 7-9, but cancelled due to global coronavirus pandemic). [Evian Resort GC, Evian-les-Bains, France].
Europe
Tipsport
Played as the Tipsport Czech Ladies Open (Aug 28-30). Second-placed Christine Wolf (Aut) finished 4 shots behind Emily Kristine Pedersen (Den), who recorded her second Ladies European Tour win. [Beroun GC, Beroun, nr Prague, Czech Republic; now called Royal Beroun].
Europe
x
Dutch Ladies Open not played in 2020 (scheduled for July 2-5, but cancelled due to the global coronavirus pandemic). [Rosendaelsche GC, Arnhem, Netherlands].
Europe
Lacoste
Played as the Lacoste Ladies Open de France (30th) (Sept 17-20). Second-placed Magdalena Simmermacher (Arg) and Celine Herbin (Fra) finished 1 shot behind Julia Engström (Swe), who recorded her second Ladies European Tour win, and first on European soil. [Châteaux course, Golf du Médoc, nr Bordeaux].
Europe
x
Played as the Andalucia Costa del Sol Open de España (Nov 26-29; LET season-ending event). Second-placed Nurrio Iturrioz (Esp) finished 4 shots behind 24-year-old Emily Kristine Pedersen (Den). This was Pedersen's fifth win from her last 12 starts, and also her third straight win on the Ladies European Tour (a feat achieved only once before, by Marie-Laure de Lorenzi in 1989). [South course, Real (Royal) GC Guadalmina, Andalucia, Spain].
Europe
VP Bank
Played as the VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open (Sept 10-12; last played in 2012). Second-placed Stephanie Kyriacou (Aus) finished 3 shots behind 27-year-old Boulden (Wales), who recorded her first Ladies European Tour win in her 87th start on the Tour. [Golfpark Holzhäusern, Risch-Rotkreuz, Switzerland].
Europe
Aramco / PIF
Played as the inaugural Aramco Saudi Ladies International presented by Public Investment Fund (Nov 12-15; postponed from March 19-22 due to world coronavirus pandemic). Emily Kristine Pedersen (Den) beat Georgia Hall (Eng) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [Royal Greens G&CC, King Abdullah EC, Saudi Arabia].
Europe
x
Played as the inaugural Saudi Ladies Team International (Individual Prize) (Nov 17-19; lowest individual score during the associated team event). Second-placed Stephanie Kyriacou (Aus), Anne Van Dam (Nld) and Luna Sobron Galmes (Esp) finished 2 shots behind Emily Kristine Pedersen (Den). "Team Pedersen" also won the team event. [Royal Greens G&CC, King Abdullah EC, Saudi Arabia].
Europe
x
Played as the inaugural Saudi Ladies Team International (Team Prize) (Nov 17-19; 54-hole team event for 36 teams of four players per team; lowest two scores per team count towards team score). Winning "Team Pedersen" (Emily Kristine Pedersen, Casandra Hall, Michele Thomson & amateur Matt Selby) finished 1 shot ahead of second-placed "Team De Roey" (Manon De Roey, Eleanor Givens, Linette Littau Durr Holmslykke & amateur Ahmed El Mehelmy) and "Team Kyriacou" (Stephanie Kyriacou, Pia Babnik, Manon Gidali & amateur Abdulwahed Al Qasem). The three professionals of Team Pedersen shared the US$97,500 first prize. [Royal Greens G&CC, King Abdullah EC, Saudi Arabia].
Europe
La Reserva
La Reserva de Sotogrande Invitational not played in 2020 (scheduled for May 14-17, but cancelled due to global coronavirus pandemic). [La Reserva de Sotogrande GC, nr San Roque, Andalucia].
Europe
Mithra
Mithra Belgian Ladies Open not played in 2020 (scheduled for May 29-31, but cancelled due to global coronavirus pandemic; last played in 1987). [Naxhelet GC, Wanze, nr Namur, Belgium].
Europe
ASI
Played as the Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open (Aug 13-16; LET/LPGA Trs event). Stacy Lewis (USA) beat Cheyenne Knight (USA), Azahara Muñoz (Esp) and Emily Kristine Pedersen (Den) with a birdie at the first playoff hole (par-4 18th). [Renaissance Club, Gullane, East Lothian].
Europe
x
ISPS Handa World Invitational Men & Women presented by Modest! Golf Management not played in 2020.
Asia
BMW
BMW Ladies Championship not played in 2020 (scheduled for Oct 22-25; LPGA Tr/KLPGA Tr event; cancelled due to world coronavirus pandemic). [LPGA Intl Busan, Busan, S Korea].
Asia
Toto
Toto Japan Classic not played in 2020 (scheduled for Nov 6-8; cancelled due to world coronavirus pandemic). [Minori course, Taiheiyo Club, Omitama, Ibaraki, Jpn].
Asia
Buick
Buick LPGA Shanghai not played in 2020 (scheduled for Oct 15-18; cancelled due to world coronavirus pandemic). [Shanghai Qizhong Garden GC, Minhang, Shanghai].
Asia
Swinging Skirts
Taiwan Swinging Skirts LPGA not played in 2020 (scheduled for Oct 29-Nov 1; cancelled due to global coronavirus pandemic). [Miramar G&CC, Taipei, Taiwan].
Asia
Honda
Honda LPGA Thailand not played in 2020 (scheduled for Feb 20-23; cancelled due to global coronavirus pandemic). [Old course, Siam CC, Pattaya].
Asia
LET
Ladies European Thailand Championship not played in 2020 (scheduled for Sept 24-27; cancelled due to world coronavirus pandemic). [Phoenix Gold G&CC, Pattaya, Thailand].
Hero Women's Indian Open not played in 2020 (scheduled for Oct 1-4; cancelled due to world coronavirus pandemic). [Gary Player Black Knight course, DLF G&CC, New Delhi, India].
Asia
HSBC
HSBC Women's World Championship not played in 2020 (scheduled for Feb 27-Mar 1; cancelled due to global coronavirus pandemic). [Tanjong course, Sentosa GC, Singapore].
Aus/NZ
Geoff King Motors
Played as the Geoff King Motors Australian Ladies Classic Bonville (Feb 20-23; ALPG/LET Trs event). Second-placed Ayean Cho (S Kor) finished 8 shots behind 19-year-old Stephanie Kyriacou (Aus, amateur), who turned professional the day after this event. Cho took home the first place prize money of €36,000. [Bonville Resort, Bonville, NSW, Australia].
Aus/NZ
ISPS Handa
Played as the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open (Feb 13-16; ALPG/LPGA Trs event). Second-placed Amy Olson (USA) finished 3 shots behind Park (S Kor), who recorded her 20th LPGA Tour win. [Royal Adelaide GC, Seaton, Adelaide, SA].
Aus/NZ
x
Played as the Women's NSW Open (Feb 27-Mar 1; ALPG/LET Trs event). Second-placed Manon De Roey (Belg) finished 2 shots behind 18-year-old Engstrom (Swe), who recorded her first Ladies European Tour win. [Dubbo GC, Dubbo, New South Wales].
Aus/NZ
ISPS Handa
Played as the ISPS Handa Vic Open (Feb 6-9; ALPG/LPGA Trs event; played concurrently with the men's Vic Open, a Eurpn/Aus Trs event). Park (S Kor) beat Hye-Jin Choi (S Kor) at the fourth playoff hole. So Yeon Ryu (S Kor) was eliminated at the second playoff hole. [Beach course, Barwon Heads, 13th Beach Links, Victoria; Creek course also used in first two rounds].
Africa
x
Magical Kenya Ladies Open not played in 2020 (scheduled for Nov 12-15; cancelled due to world coronavirus pandemic). [Vipingo Ridge Resort, Kikambala, Kenya].
Africa
Investec
Played as the Investec South African Women's Open (March 12-14; Sunshine Ladies/LET Trs event). Second-placed Monique Smit (RSA) and Emma Nilsson (Swe) finished 1 shot behind 22-year-old rookie Hewson (Eng), who recorded her first Ladies European Tour win in her first start on the Tour. [Westlake GC, Muizenberg, nr Cape Town, RSA].
Awards
LET
Emily Kristine Pedersen (Den) recorded the 2020 season's lowest stroke average (70.40) on the Ladies European Tour. Anne Van Dam (Nld) was second with 70.68; Georgia Hall (Eng) was third with 71.17.
Awards
LPGA Tr
Danielle Kang (USA) won the Vare Trophy, recording the 2020 season's lowest scoring average (70.082) on the LPGA Tour.
Awards
LPGA Tr
Jin Young Ko (S Kor) won the LPGA Tour Money List for the second straight year, with 2020 season earnings of $1,667,925 on the Tour. Sei Young Kim (S Kor) was second with $1,416,993; Inbee Park (S Kor) was third with $1,377,799.
Awards
LET
24-year-old Emily Kristine Pedersen (Den) won the LET season-long points chase, to capture the Tour's 2020 Order of Merit (Race to Costa del Sol) and €20,000 bonus. Pedersen accumulated 1,249.35 points (earning €436,684 in the process). Second was Julia Engstrom (Swe) 415.70 pts (earnings €90,279); third was Stephanie Kyriacou (Aus) 323.78 pts (earnings €84,272).
Awards
LET
LET Players' Player of the Year Award was not awarded in 2020 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic severely reducing the number of LET tournaments played.
Awards
Rolex
Sei Young Kim (S Kor) won the LPGA 2020 Rolex Player of the Year Award with 118 pts, based on a points system for top 10 finishes and performance in Majors. Inbee Park (S Kor) was second with 112 pts; Danielle Kang (USA) was third with 87 pts.
Awards
CME Group
Inbee Park (S Kor) won the LPGA Tour's 2020 season-long points chase, the Race to the CME Globe, with 2,035 pts. Danielle Kang (USA) was second with 1,961 pts; Sei Young Kim (S Kor) was third with 1,618 pts.
Note: the 2020 "Race", based on points earned for "above the cut line" finishes, determined the 70 competitors for the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship and its $1.5 million first prize (which was won by Jin Young Ko).
Awards
LET
20-year-old Stephanie Kyriacou (Aus) won the 2020 Rookie of the Year Award as the Ladies European Tour's leading first-season player. She accumulated 323.78 points during the season (earning €84,272 in the process). Second was Alice Hewson (Eng) with 229.90 points (earning €56,045). Third was Magdalena Simmermacher (Arg) with 133.56 points (earning (€34,247).
Awards
Rolex
LPGA Tour Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year Award was not awarded in 2020 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic severely reducing the number of LPGA tournaments played.
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