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Weetabix Women's British Open

The Women's British Open, currently carrying the official name of Weetabix Women's British Open, has been considered a major championship since 2001 (it replaced the du Maurier Classic as an LPGA major).

The tournament was founded by the Ladies Golf Union (governing body of women's golf in Great Britain) in 1976. It became an official stop on the LPGA tour in 1994.

The title sponsor, Weetabix, is a popular cereal in Britain.

The tournament record of 19-under par 269 was set by Karrie Webb in 1997.

Women's British Open - Past Champions: Winners of the Women's British Open:

2004 - Karen Stupples
2003 - Annika Sorenstam
2002 - Karrie Webb
2001 - Se Ri Pak

Winners of Event Before it Became a Major
2000 - Sophie Gustafson
1999 - Sherri Steinhauer
1998 - Sherri Steinhauer
1997 - Karrie Webb
1996 - Emilee Klein
1995 - Karrie Webb
1994 - Liselotte Neumann

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