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1955 LPGA Championship

1955 LPGA Championship
Dates July 15–17, 1955
Location Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
Course(s) Orchard Ridge Country Club
Tour(s) LPGA Tour
Format Stroke play - 54 holes
Match play - 36 holes (final)
Par 75
Prize fund $6,000
Winner's share $1,200
United States Beverly Hanson
220 (−5), 4&3
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The 1955 LPGA Championship was the first edition of the LPGA Championship, held July 15–17 at Orchard Ridge Country Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The championship's format was three rounds of stroke play, followed by match play on Sunday to determine the final standings. The championship match was played over 36 holes and the other matches were over 18 holes. Rain washed out play on Thursday and delayed the start to late morning on Friday; 36 holes were played on Saturday.

Beverly Hanson won the first of her three major championships at 4 & 3 over runner-up Louise Suggs.

Sunday, July 17, 1955

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Coordinates: 41°00′54″N 85°11′56″W / 41.015°N 85.199°W / 41.015; -85.199


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