The 1979 Peter Jackson Classic was contested from July 26–29 at Richelieu Valley Golf Club. It was the 7th edition of the Peter Jackson Classic, and the first edition as a major championship on the LPGA Tour.

This event was won by Amy Alcott.

Final leaderboard Place Player Score To par Money (US$)1 Amy Alcott75-70-70-70=285−7 22,5002 Nancy Lopez76-70-71-71=288−4 14,7003 Silvia Bertolaccini72-73-72-72=289−3 10,5004 Judy Dickinson72-73-76-69=290−2 7,500T5 Judy Rankin72-77-72-70=291−1 5,625 Donna White73-71-71-76=291T7 Pam Higgins72-72-75-73=292E 4,238 Sally Little76-72-71-73=292 Barbara Moxness73-71-72-76=292 Sandra Post74-75-73-70=292

External links The Evening Independent source