This Day in Golf--Sept. 13

On this date in 1949, the LPGA Tour was officially formed at a meeting in New York. Playing legend Patty Berg was named president. On page 45 of the 64-page Sept. 14, 1949, New York Times, a headline read: Pro Group Formed for Women's Golf, Organization to Conduct Open Tourney Sept. 22-25--Miss Berg Elected President. Now 68 years later, the tour is stable and has a deep core of young stars.