The Meijer LPGA Classic is the eighth edition of the tournament. Nine players will compete for $2.5million in the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings. The $375,000. will be awarded to the winner. Previous champions of the event include Jennifer Kupcho and Nelly Korda.
Jennifer Kupcho wins Meijer LPGA Classic
Jennifer Kupcho's win at the Meijer LPGA Classic is a great win for the tournament's charity partner, Simply Give. The winner was not able to make a birdie on the first holes, which she missed by two feet. However, she made up for it with birdies on both the back and ninth holes to win. Kupcho's second major LPGA title is her win.
Kupcho was three shots behind the overnight leader after an early double bogey on the third hole. Kupcho's third shot was lost in the right rough. However, she made a comeback with a par-5 eighth. On the final day, Kupcho shot a 71 and made a birdie on the par-five eighth hole. 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 be defending her Meijer LPGA Classic title this weekend. It boasts one the best fields in the women’s LPGA circuit. The tournament has a $2.5 million purse and nine of top ten Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings. The winner will be paid $375,000.
After a slow start to the week, Korda was an impressive performer this week. She made a 22-foot eagle putt on the last hole and finished at 18-under 198. She performed admirably at the Meijer LPGA Classic, considering that she was returning to the tour after a four month injury. She will be competing against Jennifer Kupcho who just won her first LPGA Tour victory.
Meijer LPGA Classic champions past
Meijer LPGA Classic is a showcase for nine of the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings' top women golfers. The tournament's purse is $2.5m with a first prize of $375,000 and a total cash value of $375,000 Past champions include Jessica Korda, Nelly Korda.
Kupcho won 2022 Meijer LPGA Classic, her second win in her professional career. After making birdies at the first and eighth holes, Kupcho defeated Nelly Korda in a playoff. Her birdie on the second hole in the playoff gave her the win and her second career LPGA win.