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The J Golf Phoenix LPGA International, in full the J Golf Phoenix LPGA International Presented by Mirassou Winery, was an annual golf
tournament for professional female golfers on the LPGA Tour
. Founded in 1980, it took place every year in the Phoenix, Arizona
area through 2009, making it one of the longest lasting tournaments on the LPGA Tour before its demise after the 2009 season.
Tournament Golf Foundation managed the tournament since its start and continues to manage the Safeway Classic
tournament on the LPGA Tour. Proceeds from the event were donated to local medical charities. Over $12 million was raised during the course of the tournament
The tournament had a variety of sponsors during its history, including Safeway Inc.
, a California-based supermarket
chain.
It was at this tournament that Annika Sörenstam
shot a round of 59 in 2001, which stands as the record for the lowest scoring round ever shot for 18 holes in an LPGA Tour event.
Tournament names through the years:
* The 1983 tournament was shortened to 54 holes due to rain.
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....
tournament for professional female golfers on the LPGA Tour
LPGA
The LPGA, in full the Ladies Professional Golf Association, is an American organization for female professional golfers. The organization, whose headquarters is in Daytona Beach, Florida, is best known for running the LPGA Tour, a series of weekly golf tournaments for elite female golfers from...
. Founded in 1980, it took place every year in the Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
area through 2009, making it one of the longest lasting tournaments on the LPGA Tour before its demise after the 2009 season.
Tournament Golf Foundation managed the tournament since its start and continues to manage the Safeway Classic
Safeway Classic
The Safeway Classic is an annual golf tournament for professional female golfers on the LPGA Tour. Founded in 1972, the 54-hole event takes place every year in the Portland, Oregon area and is the oldest continuous event on the LPGA Tour. Tournament Golf Foundation has managed the tournament since...
tournament on the LPGA Tour. Proceeds from the event were donated to local medical charities. Over $12 million was raised during the course of the tournament
The tournament had a variety of sponsors during its history, including Safeway Inc.
Safeway Inc.
Safeway Inc. , a Fortune 500 company, is North America's second largest supermarket chain after The Kroger Co., with, as of December 2010, 1,694 stores located throughout the western and central United States and western Canada. It also operates some stores in the Mid-Atlantic region of the Eastern...
, a California-based supermarket
Supermarket
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chain.
It was at this tournament that Annika Sörenstam
Annika Sörenstam
Annika Sörenstam is a Swedish-American professional golfer whose achievements rank her as one of the most successful golfers in history. Before stepping away from competitive golf at the end of the 2008 season, she won 90 international tournaments as a professional, making her the female golfer...
shot a round of 59 in 2001, which stands as the record for the lowest scoring round ever shot for 18 holes in an LPGA Tour event.
Tournament names through the years:
- 1980-1981: Sun City Classic
- 1982: American Express Sun City Classic
- 1983-1985: Samaritan Turquoise Classic
- 1986: Standard Register/Samaritan Turquoise Classic
- 1987-1990: Standard Register Turquoise Classic
- 1991-2001: Standard Register PING
- 2002: PING Banner Health
- 2003 Safeway PING Presented by Yoplait
- 2004-2008: Safeway International
- 2009: J Golf Phoenix LPGA International Presented by Mirassou Winery
Winners
| Year | Dates | Champion | Country | Score | Tournament Location |
Purse | Winner's Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 2009 in golf -Men's professional golf:Major championships*9–12 April: The Masters - Argentina's Ángel Cabrera won his second major in a sudden death playoff over Kenny Perry and Chad Campbell .*18–22 June: U.S... |
Mar 26-29 | Karrie Webb Karrie Webb Karrie Ann Webb AM is Australia's most successful female professional golfer, and one of the top players in the history of global women's golf. She currently plays mainly on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour and also turns out once or twice a year on the ALPG Tour in her home country. She is a member of... |
274 (-14) | Papago Golf Course | $1,500,000 | $220,000 | |
| 2008 2008 in golf -Men's professional golf:Major championships*10–13 April: The Masters - South African Trevor Immelman won his first major by a three-stroke margin.... |
Mar 27-30 | Lorena Ochoa Lorena Ochoa Lorena Ochoa Reyes is a Mexican professional golfer who played on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour from 2003 to 2010, and was the top-ranked female golfer in the world for over three years, from April 2007 to her retirement in May 2010... |
266 (-22) | Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club | $1,500,000 | $220,000 | |
| 2007 2007 in golf -Men's professional golf:Major championships*5-8 April: The Masters - American Zach Johnson won his first major tournament, in a high scoring week at Augusta.*14-17 June: U.S. Open - Ángel Cabrera became Argentina's first U.S... |
Mar 22-25 | Lorena Ochoa Lorena Ochoa Lorena Ochoa Reyes is a Mexican professional golfer who played on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour from 2003 to 2010, and was the top-ranked female golfer in the world for over three years, from April 2007 to her retirement in May 2010... |
270 (-18) | Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club | $1,500,000 | $220,000 | |
| 2006 2006 in golf -Men's professional golf:Major championships*6–9 April: The Masters - Winner: Phil Mickelson The Augusta National course was lengthened to 7,445 yards for the tournament, generating some advance controversy. For the first time since 1954 neither Jack Nicklaus nor Arnold Palmer played... |
Mar 16-19 | Juli Inkster Juli Inkster Juli Inkster is an American professional golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour. With a professional career spanning 27 years to date, Inkster's 31 wins rank her second in wins among all active players on the LPGA Tour; she has over $11 million in career earnings... |
273 (-15) | Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club | $1,400,000 | $210,000 | |
| 2005 2005 in golf -Men's professional golf:Major championships*7-10 April: Masters Tournament - Tiger Woods defeated fellow American Chris DiMarco at the first playoff hole to claim his 4th Masters title, and his 9th major. He temporarily returned to No. 1 in the Official World Golf Rankings.*16-19 June: U.S... |
Mar 17-20 | Annika Sörenstam Annika Sörenstam Annika Sörenstam is a Swedish-American professional golfer whose achievements rank her as one of the most successful golfers in history. Before stepping away from competitive golf at the end of the 2008 season, she won 90 international tournaments as a professional, making her the female golfer... |
277 (-11) | Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club | $1,400,000 | $210,000 | |
| 2004 2004 in golf -Major championships:*April 11 - The Masters - Phil Mickelson wins the first major of his career*June 20 - U.S. Open - Retief Goosen wins the second major -Major championships:*April 11 - The Masters - Phil Mickelson wins the first major of his career*June 20 - U.S. Open - Retief Goosen wins the... |
Mar 18-21 | Annika Sörenstam Annika Sörenstam Annika Sörenstam is a Swedish-American professional golfer whose achievements rank her as one of the most successful golfers in history. Before stepping away from competitive golf at the end of the 2008 season, she won 90 international tournaments as a professional, making her the female golfer... |
270 (-18) | Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club | $1,200,000 | $180,000 | |
| 2003 | Mar 20-23 | Se Ri Pak Se Ri Pak Pak Se Ri is a South Korean professional golfer, playing on the LPGA Tour. She was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in November 2007.-Career overview:... |
265 (-23) | Moon Valley Country Club | $1,000,000 | $150,000 | |
| 2002 | Mar 14-17 | Rachel Teske | 281 (-7) | Moon Valley Country Club | $1,000,000 | $150,000 | |
| 2001 | Mar 15-18 | Annika Sörenstam Annika Sörenstam Annika Sörenstam is a Swedish-American professional golfer whose achievements rank her as one of the most successful golfers in history. Before stepping away from competitive golf at the end of the 2008 season, she won 90 international tournaments as a professional, making her the female golfer... |
261 (-27) | Moon Valley Country Club | $1,000,000 | $150,000 | |
| 2000 | Mar 16-19 | Charlotta Sörenstam Charlotta Sörenstam Charlotta Sörenstam is a Swedish professional golfer. Her older sister, Annika, is herself a Hall of Fame golf professional.- Amateur career :... |
276 (-12) | The Legacy Golf Resort | $850,000 | $127,500 | |
| 1999 | Mar 18-21 | Karrie Webb Karrie Webb Karrie Ann Webb AM is Australia's most successful female professional golfer, and one of the top players in the history of global women's golf. She currently plays mainly on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour and also turns out once or twice a year on the ALPG Tour in her home country. She is a member of... |
274 (-14) | Moon Valley Country Club | $850,000 | $127,500 | |
| 1998 | Mar 19-22 | Liselotte Neumann Liselotte Neumann Liselotte Maria "Lotta" Neumann is a Swedish professional golfer. She currently plays primarily on the LPGA Tour.-Amateur career:... |
279 (-13) | Moon Valley Country Club | $850,000 | $127,500 | |
| 1997 | Mar 20-23 | Laura Davies Laura Davies Laura Jane Davies CBE is an English professional golfer.She is considered the most accomplished English female golfer of modern times being the first non-American to finish at the top of the LPGA money list... |
277 (-15) | Moon Valley Country Club | $850,000 | $127,500 | |
| 1996 | Mar 21-24 | Laura Davies Laura Davies Laura Jane Davies CBE is an English professional golfer.She is considered the most accomplished English female golfer of modern times being the first non-American to finish at the top of the LPGA money list... |
284 (-8) | Moon Valley Country Club | $700,000 | $105,000 | |
| 1995 | Mar 16-19 | Laura Davies Laura Davies Laura Jane Davies CBE is an English professional golfer.She is considered the most accomplished English female golfer of modern times being the first non-American to finish at the top of the LPGA money list... |
280 (-12) | Moon Valley Country Club | $700,000 | $105,000 | |
| 1994 | Mar 17-20 | Laura Davies Laura Davies Laura Jane Davies CBE is an English professional golfer.She is considered the most accomplished English female golfer of modern times being the first non-American to finish at the top of the LPGA money list... |
277 (-15) | Moon Valley Country Club | $700,000 | $105,000 | |
| 1993 | Mar 18-21 | Patty Sheehan Patty Sheehan Patty Sheehan is an American professional golfer. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1980 and won six major championships and 35 LPGA Tour events in all. She is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.... |
275 (-17) | Moon Valley Country Club | $700,000 | $105,000 | |
| 1992 | Mar 19-22 | Danielle Ammaccapane Danielle Ammaccapane Danielle Ammaccapane is an American professional golfer playing on the LPGA Tour. Her daughter, with husband Rod Kesling, is child actor Laura Ann Kesling.-Amateur career:... |
279 (-13) | Moon Valley Country Club | $550,000 | $82,500 | |
| 1991 | Mar 21-24 | Danielle Ammaccapane Danielle Ammaccapane Danielle Ammaccapane is an American professional golfer playing on the LPGA Tour. Her daughter, with husband Rod Kesling, is child actor Laura Ann Kesling.-Amateur career:... |
283 (-9) | Moon Valley Country Club | $550,000 | $82,500 | |
| 1990 | Mar 22-25 | Pat Bradley | 280 (-12) | Moon Valley Country Club | $500,000 | $75,000 | |
| 1989 | Mar 23-26 | Allison Finney Allison Finney Allison Finney is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.Finney won once on the LPGA Tour in 1989.-LPGA Tour wins :-External links:... |
282 (-6) | Moon Valley Country Club | $400,000 | $60,000 | |
| 1988 | Mar 24-27 | Ok-Hee Ku Ok-Hee Ku Ok-Hee Ku is a South Korean professional golfer who played on the LPGA of Japan Tour and the LPGA Tour.Ku won 23 times on the LPGA of Japan Tour between 1985 and 2005... |
281 (-7) | Moon Valley Country Club | $350,000 | $52,500 | |
| 1987 | Mar 26-29 | Pat Bradley | 286 (-6) | Moon Valley Country Club | $300,000 | $45,000 | |
| 1986 | Feb 20-23 | Mary Beth Zimmerman Mary Beth Zimmerman Mary Beth Zimmerman is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.Zimmerman won four times on the LPGA Tour between 1986 and 1995.-LPGA Tour wins:... |
278 (-10) | Arizona Biltmore Country Club | $250,000 | $37,500 | |
| 1985 | Feb 28-Mar 3 | Betsy King Betsy King Betsy King is an American professional golfer. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1977 and won six major championships and 34 LPGA Tour victories in all.-Career:... |
280 (-8) | Arizona Biltmore Country Club | $150,000 | $22,500 | |
| 1984 | Mar 8-11 | Christa Johnson Christa Johnson Christa Johnson is an American professional golfer.Johnson was born in Arcata, California. She attended the University of Arizona.... |
276 (-12) | Arizona Biltmore Country Club | $150,000 | $22,500 | |
| 1983 |
Mar 3-6 | Anne Marie Palli Anne Marie Palli Anne Marie Palli is a French professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.Palli won twice on the LPGA Tour, in 1983 and 1992.-LPGA Tour wins:*1983 Samaritan Turquoise Classic*1992 ShopRite LPGA Classic-External links:... |
205 (-14) | Arizona Biltmore Country Club | $150,000 | $22,500 | |
| 1982 | Mar 11-14 | Beth Daniel Beth Daniel Beth Daniel is an American professional golfer. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1979 and won 33 LPGA Tour events, including one major championship, during her career. She is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.... |
278 (-10) | Hillcrest Country Club | $100,000 | $15,000 | |
| 1981 | Mar 19-22 | Patty Hayes Patty Hayes Patty Hayes is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.Hayes won once on the LPGA Tour in 1981.-LPGA Tour wins:-External links:... |
277 (-15) | Hillcrest Country Club | $100,000 | $15,000 | |
| 1980 | Mar 12-15 | Jan Stephenson Jan Stephenson Jan Lynne Stephenson is an Australian professional golfer. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1974 and won three major championships and 16 LPGA Tour events in all.... |
275 (-13) | Hillcrest Country Club | $100,000 | $15,000 |
Course records
| Year | Player | Score | Round | Course |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Annika Sörenstam Annika Sörenstam Annika Sörenstam is a Swedish-American professional golfer whose achievements rank her as one of the most successful golfers in history. Before stepping away from competitive golf at the end of the 2008 season, she won 90 international tournaments as a professional, making her the female golfer... |
59 (-13) | 2nd round | Moon Valley Country Club |
| 2008 | Angela Stanford Angela Stanford Angela Stanford is an American professional golfer who currently competes on the LPGA Tour.-Amateur career:Stanford was born in Fort Worth, Texas. As a junior golfer, she won the Fort Worth Girls Championship four times , the 1996 Texas State 4A High School Championship and the 1996 PING Texas... |
62 (-10) | 1st round | Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club - Prospector Course |
| 2009 | Jiyai Shin | 66 (-6) | 3rd round | Papago Golf Course |