The Women's Kemper Open was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour from 1979 to 1992. [1] [2] [3] It was played at several different courses in California and Hawaii.
| Years | Venue | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1979–1981 | Mesa Verde Country Club | Costa Mesa, California |
| 1982–1985 | Royal Kaanapali North | Lahaina, Hawaii |
| 1986–1990 | Princeville Makai Golf Course | Princeville, Hawaii |
| 1990–1992 | Wailea Golf Club, Blue Course | Wailea, Hawaii |
| Year | Winner | Score | To par | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up | Purse ($) | Winner's share ($) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 |  Dawn Coe | |||||||
| 1991 | Deb Richard | |||||||
| 1990 | Beth Daniel | |||||||
| 1989 | Betsy King | |||||||
| 1988 | Betsy King | 280 | −8 | 1 stroke | Beth Daniel | 300,000 | 45,000 | |
| 1987 | Jane Geddes | |||||||
| 1986 | Juli Inkster | |||||||
| 1985 | Jane Blalock | |||||||
| 1984 | Betsy King | |||||||
| 1983 | Kathy Whitworth | |||||||
| 1982 | Amy Alcott | |||||||
| 1981 | Pat Bradley | |||||||
| 1980 | Nancy Lopez | |||||||
| 1979 | JoAnne Carner |
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