1976 LPGA Tour
The 1976 LPGA Tour was the 27th season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from January 30 to November 27. The season consisted of 31 official money events. Judy Rankin won the most tournaments, six. She also led the money list with earnings of $150,734.
| Duration | January 30, 1976 – November 27, 1976 |
|---|---|
| Number of official events | 31 |
| Most wins | 6 Judy Rankin |
| Money leader | Judy Rankin |
| Player of the Year | Judy Rankin |
| Rookie of the Year | Bonnie Lauer |
← 1975 1977 → | |
The season saw the first official tournaments played outside North America; the Colgate European Open in England, the LPGA/Japan Mizuno Classic in Japan, the Colgate-Hong Kong Open in Hong Kong, and the Colgate Far East Championship in the Philippines. There were four first-time winners in 1976: Pat Bradley, Hisako "Chako" Higuchi, the first winner from Japan, Sally Little, the first winner from Africa, and Jan Stephenson.
The tournament results and award winners are listed below.