The Meijer LPGA Classic is the eighth edition of the tournament. The $2.5 Million purse will be won by nine players from the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings. The $375,000. prize money will go to the winner. Previous champions of the event include Jennifer Kupcho and Nelly Korda.
Jennifer Kupcho wins Meijer LPGA Classic
Simply Give, the tournament's charity partner was thrilled with Jennifer Kupcho winning the Meijer LPGA Classic. The winner had a tough start as she missed a two-foot birdie putt on the first hole, but recovered with birdies on the back nine to take the win. Kupcho's second major LPGA title is her win.
After a double bogey at the third hole, Kupcho was three strokes behind overnight leader. She missed her third shot, which fell in the right rough. But she managed to recover with a birdie at par-5 8. Kupcho shot another 71, and made a birdie the eighth hole at par-five. Maguire, who was ahead of Kupcho, shot 65 and made birdies at the 18th, setting a clubhouse record of 18 below par.
Nelly Korda to defend title
Nelly Korda will defend her Meijer LPGA Classic title. The tournament features one of the most competitive fields in women's LPGA. The tournament boasts nine of the top ten Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings, and a prize pool of $2.5million. The winner will earn $375,000 for her efforts.
After a slow start this week, Korda showed some improvement. She made a 22-foot eagle putt on the last hole and finished at 18-under 198. Her performance at Meijer LPGA Classic proved impressive, especially considering she was back on the tour four months after an injury. Jennifer Kupcho will be her opponent, coming off her first LPGA Tour win.
Past champions of Meijer LPGA Classic
This year's Meijer LPGA Classic features nine of the top women golfers in the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings. This tournament offers a purse of $2.5 million with a $375,000 first prize. Past champions include Jessica Korda and Nelly Korda.
Kupcho won for the second consecutive year the 2022 Meijer LPGA Classic. After scoring birdies of the first and eighth greens, Kupcho defeated Nelly Corda, the current champion. She won the playoff with her birdie at the second hole. This was her second career LPGA victory.