Longs Drugs Challenge

In 1996, a new tournament became a part of the LPGA Tour roster. It was known as the Twelve Bridges LPGA Classic but from the very next year due to sponsorship reasons, came to be known as the Longs Drugs Challenge. The Twelve Bridges Club had hosted the tournament till 2001 and after that that the tournament was held at a varied number of courses in Northern California. The 2006 edition was held at the Blackhawk Country Club.

Annika Sorenstam finished second best twice in a row, as Karrie Webb won the 2006 Longs Drugs Challenge by one stroke. Annika played a superb final round but ultimately fell short by one stroke. The event is held in the third week of September and has a total prize money of $ 1.1 million. Karrie received $ 165,000 for her efforts.

Past Winners

No golfer has won the Longs Drugs Challenge more than once. Here is a list of winners who have won here since it became part of the LPGA Tour.

Karrie Webb 2006

Nicole Perrot 2005

Christina Kim 2004

Helen Alfredsson 2003

Cristie Kerr 2002

Se Ri Pak 2001

Juli Inkster 2000-1999

Donna Andrews 1998

Annika Sorenstam 1997

Kelly Robbins 1996

The Longs Drugs Challenge is the 27th tournament on the tour's roster.