1976 Colgate Inaugural

The 1976 Colgate Inaugural was a women's singles tennis tournament played on outdoor hardcourts at the Mission Hills Country Club in Palm Springs, California in the United States. The event was part of the AAAA category of the Colgate International Series which was incorporated into the 1977 WTA Tour. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from October 17 through October 24, 1976. First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $45,000 first-prize money. == Finals == === Singles === Chris Evert defeated Françoise Dürr 6–1, 6–2 It was Evert's 11th singles title of the year and the 66th of her career. === Doubles === Chris Evert / Martina Navratilova defeated Billie Jean King / Betty Stöve 6–2, 6–4 == Prize money == == Notes == == References ==