| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | April 27–30,1961 |
| Location | Augusta, Georgia |
| Course(s) | Augusta Country Club |
| Tour(s) | LPGA Tour |
| Format | Stroke play – 72 holes |
| Statistics | |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 6,302 yards (5,763 m)[1] |
| Prize fund | $6,500[2] |
| Winner's share | $1,200 |
| Champion | |
 Mickey Wright | |
| 299 (+11) | |
The1961 Titleholders Championship was the 22ndTitleholders Championship, held April 27–30 at Augusta Country Club inAugusta, Georgia.Mickey Wright won the first of two consecutive Titleholders, one stroke ahead of runners-upPatty Berg andLouise Suggs.[1][3]
It was the fifth of Wright's thirteenmajor titles and her 22nd victory on tour.
Wright was tied withKathy Cornelius for the 36-hole lead at 147 (+3).[2]
Sunday, April 30, 1961
| Place | Player | Score | To par | Money ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Wright | 72-75-76-76=299 | +11 | 1,200 |
| T2 | Patty Berg | 75-75-74-76=300 | +12 | 800 |
| Louise Suggs | 76-74-72-78=300 | |||
| 4 | Kathy Cornelius | 74-73-79-75=301 | +13 | 600 |
| 5 | Betty Jameson | 78-71-80-73=302 | +14 | 475 |
| 6 | Betsy Rawls | 77-77-75-74=303 | +15 | 425 |
| 7 | Ruth Jessen | 79-75-79-74=307 | +19 | 375 |
| 8 | Beverly Hanson | 80-72-77-78=308 | +20 | 325 |
| 9 | Kathy Whitworth | 77-75-79-78=309 | +21 | 275 |
| 10 | Beth Stone | 77-75-76-83=310 | +22 | 250 |
Source:[1]
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