The Wendy's Championship for Children was an annual

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tournament for professional female golfers on the

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from 1999 through 2006 in the Columbus, Ohio area. The tournament was played at the New Albany Country Club in

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from 1999 to 2001. In 2002, it moved to Tartan Fields Golf Club in

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. Proceeds from the event benefited pediatric cancer research and treatment at the Columbus Children's Hospital. From 2000 to 2005, over $2.7 million was raised. On August 31, 2006, corporate sponsor

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announced that its relationship with the tournament had come to an end as a result of a disagreement between the corporation and the LPGA over future dates of the event.LPGA Wendy's Championship calls it quits
''Columbus Business First'', August 31, 2006. The last tournament was held August 22–27, 2006. Tournament names through the years: *1999-2000: New Albany Golf Classic *2001-2006: Wendy's Championship for Children

Winners

Tournament record

References

External links

Coverage on LPGA Tour's official site
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