Carlsberg European Ladies' Championship
The Carlsberg European Ladies' Championship was a series of women's professional golf tournaments on the Ladies European Tour (LET) held throughout England, Scotland and Wales between 1979 and 1981.
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | England (21) Scotland (4) Wales (1) |
| Established | 1979 |
| Tour(s) | Ladies European Tour |
| Format | 36-hole stroke play (1979–1980) 54-hole stroke play (1981) |
| Final year | 1981 |
In 1978 Carlsberg became the main sponsor of the newly formed Women's Professional Golfers' Association (WPGA), supporting 12 tournaments in 1979, 10 in 1980 and 4 in 1981. The winner's share per tournament was £200, £250 and £1,500 respectively for the three seasons. Initially a 36-hole stroke play event, it was extended to 54-hole stroke play in 1981.
Carlsberg ended their sponsorship after the 1981 season.
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