World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup


The World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup is one of the four [Women's Women's major golf championships|major golf championships|major] golf tournaments for women on the LPGA of Japan Tour. It was founded in 1973 by Nippon Television and has been classified as a major since 2008. The annual tournament is held at the Ibaraki Golf Club in Tsukubamirai, Ibaraki, and Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical serves as the title sponsor.

Tournament names

  • 1973–1984: World Ladies Golf Tournament
  • 1985–1986: Roku Konishi Cup World Ladies Golf Tournament
  • 1987–1992: Konica Cup World Ladies Golf Tournament
  • 1993: World Ladies Golf Tournament
  • 1994–1999: Gunze Cup World Ladies Golf Tournament
  • 2000–2004: Nichirei Cup World Ladies Golf Tournament
  • 2005–2007: Salonpas World Ladies Golf Tournament
  • 2008–present: World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup

Winners