The tournament's eighth edition is the Meijer LPGA Classic. Nine players will compete for $2.5million in the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings. The $375,000. prize money will go to the winner. The winner will take home $375,000. Previous winners include Jennifer Kupcho, Nelly Korda and others.
Jennifer Kupcho wins Meijer LPGA Classic
Simply Give is proud of Jennifer Kupcho's victory at the Meijer LPGA Classic. She had a difficult start, missing a two-foot birdie putt on her first hole. But she recovered and made birdies on the back nine to win. Kupcho won her second LPGA major title.
Kupcho was just three shots behind the overnight leader, after a double bogey early on the third hole. After her third shot went into the wrong rough, Kupcho recovered and made birdie on the par-5 eighth. Kupcho shot an impressive 71 on the final day and also made a birdie at the par-five eight hole. Maguire, who was ahead of Kupcho, shot 65 and made birdies at the 18th, setting a clubhouse record of 18 below par.
Nelly Corda to defend title
Nelly Corda will defend her Meijer LPGA Classic championship title this weekend. This tournament boasts one of the strongest fields on the women's LPGA circuit. With a purse value of $2.5million, nine of 10 Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings are included in this tournament. For her efforts, the winner will be awarded $375,000
After a slow start to the week, Korda was an impressive performer this week. She finished the round at 18-under, 198 with a 22-foot putt for eagle. Her performance at the Meijer LPGA Classic was impressive considering she returned to the tour after a four-month injury. However, she will face Jennifer Kupcho (who is coming off her first LPGA Tour title).
Past champions of Meijer LPGA Classic
The Meijer LPGA Classic this year features nine top female golfers from the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings. The tournament has a $2.5 million purse and a $375,000 prize. Past champions include Jessica Korda, Nelly Korda.
Kupcho won the 2022 Meijer LPGA Classic her second time. After scoring birdies on the second and eighth holes, Kupcho was able to defeat Nelly Korda, the defending champion. Her birdie on the second hole in the playoff gave her the win and her second career LPGA win.