2005 Champion - Cristie Kerr
SCORE: 276 (-8)  |  EARNINGS: $330,000   |  PURSE: $2.2 million

The 2005 Michelob ULTRA Open at Kingsmill, featuring a purse of $2.2 million, again showcased the world’s best female professional golfers, including amateur phenom, Morgan Pressel. The tournament was covered on ESPN2, Friday-Sunday, with the final round concluding on Mother’s Day. TV broadcast times were adjusted as a result of inclement weather and cancellation of play on Friday. Due to the cancelled second round on Friday, the tournament was restructured to fit in 36 holes of play on Sunday.

Cristie Kerr's 8-under performance in '03 earned a tie for second, but in '05, it was a runaway victory at the LPGA Michelob ULTRA Open at Kingsmill Resort & Spa. Kerr shot 68-68-68-72 for her first victory of the 2005 season and fifth of her career. Kerr's 8-under, 276 topped runner-up Jill McGill at -3, 281 through 72 holes. Kerr walked away with a Waterford crystal trophy and a check from Anheuser-Busch for $330,000 - the second highest payout on the LPGA Tour. Additionally, Anheuser-Busch donated $5,000 to champion Cristie Kerr in recognition of her commitment to breast cancer research. Kerr founded the Birdies for Breast Cancer program which benefits from a $50 pledge for each birdie she makes. With 18 birdies at the 2005 Michelob ULTRA Open, Birdies For Breast Cancer also benefited from a $900 donation from Kerr.