Beverly Hanson
Encyclopedia
Beverly Hanson is an American
professional golf
er who played on the United States-based LPGA Tour.
Hanson was born in Fargo, North Dakota
. She studied at the University of North Dakota
, Mills College
in Oakland, California
and the University of Wisconsin and was a bassoon
player, performing with civic orchestra
s. As an amateur golfer, she won the Texas Open in 1949 and both the California and Southern California ladies' championships. She was a member of the 1950 U.S. Curtis Cup
golf team and that year won the U.S. Women's Amateur
.
In 1951, Hanson turned professional and won the very first event she competed in. She won the inaugural LPGA Championship
in 1955, defeating Louise Suggs
. In 1958 she was the leading money winner on the LPGA Tour.
Hanson had 17 career wins on the LPGA Tour of which three were majors. Besides the inaugural LPGA major title, in 1956 she won the Women's Western Open and in 1958 the Titleholders Championship
.
Hanson lives part time in La Quinta, California
, and part time in Sun Valley, Idaho
.
Source
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional golf
Golf
Golf is a precision club and ball sport, in which competing players use many types of clubs to hit balls into a series of holes on a golf course using the fewest number of strokes....
er who played on the United States-based LPGA Tour.
Hanson was born in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Cass County. In 2010, its population was 105,549, and it had an estimated metropolitan population of 208,777...
. She studied at the University of North Dakota
University of North Dakota
The University of North Dakota is a public university in Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA. Established by the Dakota Territorial Assembly in 1883, six years before the establishment of the state of North Dakota, UND is the oldest and largest university in the state and enrolls over 14,000 students. ...
, Mills College
Mills College
Mills College is an independent liberal arts women's college founded in 1852 that offers bachelor's degrees to women and graduate degrees and certificates to women and men. Located in Oakland, California, Mills was the first women's college west of the Rockies. The institution was initially founded...
in Oakland, California
Oakland, California
Oakland is a major West Coast port city on San Francisco Bay in the U.S. state of California. It is the eighth-largest city in the state with a 2010 population of 390,724...
and the University of Wisconsin and was a bassoon
Bassoon
The bassoon is a woodwind instrument in the double reed family that typically plays music written in the bass and tenor registers, and occasionally higher. Appearing in its modern form in the 19th century, the bassoon figures prominently in orchestral, concert band and chamber music literature...
player, performing with civic orchestra
Orchestra
An orchestra is a sizable instrumental ensemble that contains sections of string, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. The term orchestra derives from the Greek ορχήστρα, the name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus...
s. As an amateur golfer, she won the Texas Open in 1949 and both the California and Southern California ladies' championships. She was a member of the 1950 U.S. Curtis Cup
Curtis Cup
The Curtis Cup is the best known team trophy for women amateur golfers, awarded in the biennial Curtis Cup Match . It is co-organised by the United States Golf Association and the Ladies Golf Union and is contested by teams representing the United States and "Great Britain and Ireland"...
golf team and that year won the U.S. Women's Amateur
United States Women's Amateur Golf Championship
The U.S. Women's Amateur is the leading golf tournament in the United States for female amateur golfers. It is played annually and is one of the 13 United States national golf championships organized by the United States Golf Association . Female amateurs from all nations are eligible to compete...
.
In 1951, Hanson turned professional and won the very first event she competed in. She won the inaugural LPGA Championship
LPGA Championship
The LPGA Championship, currently known for sponsorship reasons as the Wegmans LPGA Championship, is the second-longest running tournament in the history of the Ladies Professional Golf Association surpassed only by the U.S. Women's Open. It is one of four majors on the LPGA tour...
in 1955, defeating Louise Suggs
Louise Suggs
Mae Louise Suggs is a retired professional golfer, one of the founders of the LPGA Tour and thus modern ladies' golf.-Amateur career:Born in Atlanta, Suggs had a very successful amateur career, beginning as a teenager...
. In 1958 she was the leading money winner on the LPGA Tour.
Hanson had 17 career wins on the LPGA Tour of which three were majors. Besides the inaugural LPGA major title, in 1956 she won the Women's Western Open and in 1958 the Titleholders Championship
Titleholders Championship
The Titleholders Championship was a women's golf tournament played from in 1937 to 1966 and again in 1972. It was later designated a major championship by the LPGA Tour.It should not be confused with two other LPGA events with similar names:...
.
Hanson lives part time in La Quinta, California
La Quinta, California
La Quinta is a resort city in Riverside County, California, USA, specifically in the Coachella Valley between Indian Wells and Indio. The population was 37,467 at the 2010 census, up from 23,694 at the 2000 census. The Robb Report credits La Quinta as the nation's leading golf destination...
, and part time in Sun Valley, Idaho
Sun Valley, Idaho
Sun Valley is a resort city in Blaine County in the central part of the U.S. state of Idaho, adjacent to the city of Ketchum, lying within the greater Wood River valley. Tourists from around the world enjoy its skiing, hiking, ice skating, trail riding, tennis, and cycling. The population was 1,427...
.
LPGA Tour wins (17)
- 19501950 LPGA TourThe 1950 LPGA Tour was the first official season of the LPGA Tour. The season ran from January 19 to October 21. It consisted of 15 official money events. Babe Zaharias won the most tournaments, six...
(1) Women's Texas Open (as an amateur) - 19511951 LPGA TourThe 1951 LPGA Tour was the second season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from January 5 to October 19. The season consisted of 19 official money events. Babe Zaharias won the most tournaments, seven...
(1) Eastern OpenEastern Women's OpenThe Eastern Women's Open was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour from 1949 to 1961. It was played at four different courses in New Jersey, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.-Tournament locations:-Winners:Eastern Open*1961 Mary Lena Faulk*1960 Mickey Wright... - 19531953 LPGA TourThe 1953 LPGA Tour was the fourth season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from January 15 to October 18. The season consisted of 25 official money events. Louise Suggs won the most tournaments, eight. She also led the money list with earnings of $19,816.This season also...
(1) Boca Raton Weathervane - 19541954 LPGA TourThe 1954 LPGA Tour was the fifth season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from January 15 to October 31. The season consisted of 21 official money events. Louise Suggs and Babe Zaharias won the most tournaments, five each...
(2) St. Petersburg OpenSt. Petersburg Women's OpenThe St. Petersburg Women's Open was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour from 1954 to 1989. It was played at three different courses in the St. Petersburg, Florida area....
, Wichita OpenWichita Open (LPGA Tour)The Wichita Open was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour, played only in 1954. It was played at the Wichita Country Club in Wichita, Kansas. Beverly Hanson won the event.... - 19551955 LPGA TourThe 1955 LPGA Tour was the sixth season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from January 6 to October 9. The season consisted of 27 official money events. Patty Berg won the most tournaments, six. She also led the money list with earnings of $16,492.The season saw the first...
(2) LPGA ChampionshipLPGA ChampionshipThe LPGA Championship, currently known for sponsorship reasons as the Wegmans LPGA Championship, is the second-longest running tournament in the history of the Ladies Professional Golf Association surpassed only by the U.S. Women's Open. It is one of four majors on the LPGA tour...
, Battle Creek OpenBattle Creek OpenThe Battle Creek Open was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour, played only in 1955. It was played at the Battle Creek Country Club in Battle Creek, Michigan. Beverly Hanson won the event.... - 19561956 LPGA TourThe 1956 LPGA Tour was the seventh season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from January 14 to October 21. The season consisted of 25 official money events. Marlene Hagge won the most tournaments, eight. She also led the money list with earnings of $20,235.The season saw...
(1) Women's Western Open - 19571957 LPGA TourThe 1957 LPGA Tour was the eighth season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from January 11 to October 21. The season consisted of 25 official money events. Patty Berg and Betsy Rawls won the most tournaments, five each...
(2) Smokey Open, Land of Sky Open - 19581958 LPGA TourThe 1958 LPGA Tour was the ninth season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from January 10 to September 14. The season consisted of 24 official money events. Mickey Wright won the most tournaments, five...
(2) Titleholders ChampionshipTitleholders ChampionshipThe Titleholders Championship was a women's golf tournament played from in 1937 to 1966 and again in 1972. It was later designated a major championship by the LPGA Tour.It should not be confused with two other LPGA events with similar names:...
, Lawton OpenLawton OpenThe Lawton Open was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour from 1956 to 1958. It was played in Lawton, Oklahoma at the Lawton Municipal Golf Course in 1956 and at the Lawton Country Club in 1957 and 1958.... - 19591959 LPGA TourThe 1959 LPGA Tour was the 10th season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from January 11 to September 26.The season consisted of 29 official money events. Betsy Rawls won the most tournaments, 10...
(4) Golden Triangle FestivalGolden Triangle FestivalThe Golden Triangle Festival was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour, played only in 1959. It was played at the PGA National Golf Club in Dunedin, Florida. Beverly Hanson won the event....
, American Women's OpenAmerican Women's OpenThe American Women's Open was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour from 1958 to 1961. It was played in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area: at the Brookview Country Club in Golden Valley in 1958 and 1959 and at the Hiawatha Golf Course in Minneapolis in 1960 and 1961....
, Spokane Open, Links Invitation OpenLinks Invitation OpenThe Links Invitation Open was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour, played only in 1959. It was played at the Continental Colony Club in Atlanta, Georgia. Beverly Hanson won the event.... - 19601960 LPGA TourThe 1960 LPGA Tour was the 11th season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from January 15 to September 25. The season consisted of 23 official money events. Mickey Wright won the most tournaments, six...
(1) St. Petersburg OpenSt. Petersburg Women's OpenThe St. Petersburg Women's Open was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour from 1954 to 1989. It was played at three different courses in the St. Petersburg, Florida area....
Other wins (1)
- 1949 Women's Texas Open (as an amateur)
- 1955 Hot Springs 4-Ball Invitational (with Kathy CorneliusKathy CorneliusKathy Cornelius is an American golfer.Cornelius was born in Boston, Massachusetts and attended Florida Southern College, where she played on the men's golf team, as the school did not have a women's team at the time. She turned pro in 1953 and married golf pro Bill Cornelius the same year...
)
Source
Wins (3)
| Year | Championship | Winning Score | Margin | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 1955 LPGA Championship The 1955 LPGA Championship was played at Orchard Ridge Country Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This was the first edition of the LPGA Championship and was played from July 14-17.... |
LPGA Championship LPGA Championship The LPGA Championship, currently known for sponsorship reasons as the Wegmans LPGA Championship, is the second-longest running tournament in the history of the Ladies Professional Golf Association surpassed only by the U.S. Women's Open. It is one of four majors on the LPGA tour... |
4 & 3 |  Louise SuggsLouise Suggs Mae Louise Suggs is a retired professional golfer, one of the founders of the LPGA Tour and thus modern ladies' golf.-Amateur career:Born in Atlanta, Suggs had a very successful amateur career, beginning as a teenager... |
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| 1956 1956 Women's Western Open The 1956 Women's Western Open was contested from June 28 thru July 1 at Wakonda Country Club. It was the 27th edition of the Women's Western Open.This event was won by Beverly Hanson.-Final leaderboard:-External links:**... |
Women's Western Open | E (75-81-72-76=304) | 4 strokes | Louise Suggs |
| 1958 1958 Titleholders Championship The 1958 Titleholders Championship was contested from March 13-16 at Augusta Country Club. It was the 19th edition of the Titleholders Championship.This event was won by Beverly Hanson.-Final leaderboard:-External links:**... |
Titleholders Championship Titleholders Championship The Titleholders Championship was a women's golf tournament played from in 1937 to 1966 and again in 1972. It was later designated a major championship by the LPGA Tour.It should not be confused with two other LPGA events with similar names:... |
5 strokes | Betty Dodd Betty Dodd Elizabeth "Betty" Dodd was an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.Dodd won twice on the LPGA Tour, in 1956 and 1957. She was a close friend of fellow golfer Babe Zaharias. According to Susan Cayleff's biography Babe, Dodd was quoted as to saying "I had such admiration for this... |
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See also
- Golfers with most LPGA Tour winsGolfers with most LPGA Tour winsThis table lists players with 10 or more wins on the LPGA Tour. It is based on the list on the LPGA Tour's official site, which differs slightly from the main win lists on player's personal profiles on the site...
- Golfers with most LPGA major championship winsGolfers with most LPGA major championship winsThis article lists all the women who have won the LPGA Tour's, past and present major championships by number of victories. The four current majors are shown first in the order in which they are played each season, followed by the three defunct majors in alphabetical order...