Since its founding in 1950 with a small group of 13 women, the LPGA has grown significantly and is now the premier professional golf tour for over 1,800 talented female players worldwide. Athletes like Lydia Ko, Nelly Korda, Lorena Ochoa, Annika Sorenstam, and Karrie Webb have been instrumental in driving the sport`s growth. But who is the most prolific winner in the history of the LPGA Tour? Let`s explore the records.
Most Career LPGA Tour Victories
The record for the most official LPGA Tour tournament wins belongs to Kathy Whitworth, who amassed an incredible 88 victories between 1962 and 1985. Her total of 88 career titles stands as the highest number of wins achieved by any player, male or female, on a single professional golf tour.
Top Players by 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 LPGA Tour Wins in a Single Season
Mickey Wright holds the record for the most victories in a single LPGA Tour season, achieving 13 wins in 1963.
Most Consecutive Seasons with an LPGA Tour Win
Kathy Whitworth also holds the record for the most consecutive seasons with at least one LPGA Tour victory, winning in 17 straight years from 1962 to 1978.
Most Career Seasons with an LPGA Tour Win
Furthermore, Kathy Whitworth has the most career seasons with at least one LPGA Tour win, accomplishing this feat in 22 separate seasons.
Most LPGA Wins Without a Major Championship
Jane Blalock holds the record for the most LPGA Tour victories without winning a major championship, with 27 career titles. She also set a remarkable record by playing 299 consecutive tournaments without missing a cut.
