| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Worthing, West Sussex, England |
| Established | 1982 |
| Course(s) | Hill Barn GC |
| Tour(s) | Ladies European Tour |
| Format | Stroke play |
| Final year | 1984 |
| Final champion | |
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The United Friendly Worthing Open was a women's professional golf tournament on the Ladies European Tour held in England. It was played annually between 1982 and 1984 at Hill Barn Golf Club in Worthing, West Sussex. [1]
| Year | Winner | Score | Margin of victory | Runner-up | Winner's share (£) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | | 283 (−9) | 3 strokes |  | 1,500 | |
| 1983 |  | 217 (+4) | 5 strokes |  | 750 | |
| 1982 | | 217 (−2) | 6 strokes | | 325 | [2] |
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