I actually learned a lot of history through the World Book Encyclopedia – way back when phones were attached to walls and we really did walk to school – although maybe not 7 miles at a stretch and maybe not in sub-zero weather. But I digress.
My point is, I am lucky to be able to speak about the decade of the 90s on the LPGA Tour with first-hand knowledge. I came to work at the LPGA in 1986 as a media official and spent several years working closely with players and media traveling from tournament to tournament. It was an exciting time of growth and expansion for the LPGA Tour. A lot would happen in that 10-year span. Let’s look back.
1990 was the year that marked the LPGA’s 40th Anniversary. That was a big deal for women’s professional sports, and we wanted to do something “big” to celebrate. So, we created large, canvas panels that traveled to tournament site every week and we asked both fans and players to sign them. A few of our Founders like Louise Suggs, Marlene Bauer Hagge and Patty Berg came to a couple of events throughout the year to promote “the wall,” and speak to fans and sign autographs. I’m not sure where those panels have ended up over the years. But it sure was a fun way to promote 40 years and kick off the new decade.
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