1953 Women's Western Open

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The 1953 Women's Western Open was a golf competition held at Capital City Club, the 24th edition of the event. Louise Suggs won the championship in match play competition by defeating Patty Berg in the final match, 6 and 5. [1]

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References

  1. "Suggs Whips Berg To Win Western Open". Tampa Sunday Tribune . June 21, 1953. p. 28. Retrieved June 9, 2024 via Newspapers.com.

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