1955 LPGA Tour
The 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.
| Duration | January 6, 1955 – October 9, 1955 |
|---|---|
| Number of official events | 27 |
| Most wins | 6 Patty Berg |
| Money leader | Patty Berg |
← 1954 1956 → | |
The season saw the first winner from outside the United States, Fay Crocker from Uruguay. It also included the last of Babe Zaharias's 41 wins, she died the following year. The LPGA added a major championship to its schedule, the LPGA Championship, won by Beverly Hanson. Another major, the Women's Western Open, changed its format from match play to stroke play.
The tournament results and award winners are listed below.
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