Question: Who Was the Last Amateur to Win on the PGA Tour, European Tour and LPGA Tour?
Amateur winners are very rare on the world's major professional golf tours. Who were the last amateurs to win on the PGA, European and LPGA tours? Here's the answer.
Answer: Most Recent Amateur Winners on PGA Tour
- Phil Mickelson, 1991 Northern Telecom Open
- Scott Verplank, 1985 Western Open
- Doug Sanders, 1956 Canadian Open
- Gene Littler, 1954 San Diego Open
Amateur Winners on LPGA Tour
- JoAnne Carner, 1969 Burdine's Invitational
- Catherine Lacoste, 1967 U.S. Women's Open
- Pat O'Sullivan, 1951 Titleholders Championship
- Polly Riley, 1950 Tampa Open
(Note: These are the only amateurs to win on the LPGA)
Amateur Winners on the European Tour
- Shane Lowry, 2009 Irish Open
- Danny Lee, 2009 Johnnie Walker Classic
- Pablo Martin-Benavides, 2007 Estoril Portuguese Open
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