1972 LPGA Tour
The 1972 LPGA Tour was the 23rd season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from January 5 to November 5. The season consisted of 29 official money events. Kathy Whitworth won the most tournaments, five. Whitworth led the money list with earnings of $65,063.
| Duration | January 5, 1972 – November 5, 1972 |
|---|---|
| Number of official events | 29 |
| Most wins | 5 Kathy Whitworth |
| Money leader | Kathy Whitworth |
| Player of the Year | Kathy Whitworth |
| Rookie of the Year | Jocelyne Bourassa |
← 1971 1973 → | |
The season saw the first tournament with a $100,000 purse, the Dinah Shore Colgate Winner's Circle ($110,000). It also saw the first player to win over $50,000 in a season, Whitworth. There were two first-time winners in 1972: Betty Burfeindt and Betsy Cullen. This season saw the return, for 1972 only, of the LPGA major, the Titleholders Championship. It also saw the last of Betsy Rawls' 55 LPGA wins.
The tournament results and award winners are listed below.
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