Freedom/Orlando Classic

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The Freedom/Orlando Classic was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour from 1979 to 1984. [1] [2] It was played in the Orlando, Florida area: at the Rio Pinar Country Club from 1979 to 1982 and at the Cypress Creek Country Club from 1983 to 1984.

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Winners

Freedom/Orlando Classic
Combanks Orlando Classic
Orlando Lady Classic
Florida Lady Citrus

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