The 1955 LPGA Championship was the first edition of the LPGA Championship, held July 15–17 at Orchard Ridge Country Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The championship's format was three rounds of stroke play,[1] followed by match play on Sunday to determine the final standings.

Rain washed out play on Thursday and delayed the start to late morning on Friday;[3] 36 holes were played on Saturday.

[4] Beverly Hanson won the first of her three major championships at 4 & 3 over runner-up Louise Suggs.

[4][5] Sunday, July 17, 1955 Source:[4][5][6]