
The LPGA was founded in 1950 and it has consistently been the home to the best in the women's game. These days it looks very different to those early days, with a truly international feel to it, which is reflected in the modern-day world rankings.
Here we look at 12 players that have really stood out and moved the game to new levels. They're not necessarily the most successful, in terms of wins, but they all include heroics of some kind.