Definition The 2012 Legends Tour refers to the annual season of The Legends Tour, the official senior women's professional golf tour in the United States. It provides competitive opportunities for female professional golfers, primarily those aged 45 and older, who have played on the LPGA Tour and achieved significant success in their careers.
Overview Established in 2000, The Legends Tour aims to showcase the talents of women golf legends, including LPGA Hall of Famers and major champions, by offering a schedule of tournaments. The 2012 season, like previous and subsequent years, featured a series of events across the United States. These tournaments typically included professional prize money and were contested over multiple rounds, often 36 or 54 holes. The tour provides an avenue for these athletes to continue competing at a high level, engage with fans, and promote women's golf. Specific details of the 2012 schedule, including winners and event locations, would have been published by the tour.
Etymology/Origin The name "The Legends Tour" was chosen to reflect the stature and achievements of its participants, who are considered "legends" of women's golf. The tour itself was founded in 2000 by a group of LPGA veterans, including Jane Blalock, with the goal of creating a dedicated professional circuit for senior women golfers. The "2012" designation simply indicates the specific year's iteration of this ongoing tour, marking the twelfth season since its inception.
Characteristics The 2012 Legends Tour shared the core characteristics of the tour in general:
- Eligibility: Primarily open to professional women golfers aged 45 and older, often with successful careers on the LPGA Tour.
- Format: Tournaments typically follow a stroke play format, commonly played over two or three rounds (36 or 54 holes).
- Schedule: A seasonal schedule featuring multiple events, often including pro-ams and standalone professional tournaments, frequently concentrated in various regions of the U.S.
- Players: The field commonly includes celebrated golfers who have won major championships and numerous LPGA Tour events throughout their careers.
- Purpose: To provide competitive golf opportunities for senior women professionals, maintain their connection to the sport, and inspire new generations of golfers.
Related Topics
- LPGA Tour
- Senior professional golf
- Women's sports
- Professional golf tours
- World Golf Hall of Fame