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 * Ladies European Tour
 * LPGA Tour

Ladies European Tour

 * 1978: WPGA formed; Carlsberg main sponsor, supporting 12 tournaments.
 * 1982/3: The continuing issues resulted in the departure of executive director Barry Edwards, who was also responsible for the tour's marketing, following legal action in the High Court.  The WPGA then came to an agreement with the Professional Golfers' Association, with the PGA directly administering the tour, and director of the PGA, Colin Snape, becoming the new executive director of the WPGA.
 * 1983/4: The WPGA tour enjoys a revival, with increased prize money and tournaments extended to 72-holes. European Open announced.
 * 1984: Disagreement with the LPGA over the Ladies Irish Open. Unhappiness with the LGU over the WBO.
 * 1985: Prize funds set to exceed £½ million.
 * 1986: Colin Snape leaves WPGA.
 * 1987: Growing disquiet as three tournaments in Sweden are cancelled, leading to the WPGA discussing breaking away from the PGA.
 * 1988: WPGA vote to leave the PGA.