ShopRite LPGA Classic: This professional women's event is part of the LPGA Tour. It is held near Atlantic City in Galloway. Acer sponsors this event which features many of today's most notable women's players. You can view the tournament online in many ways. You can also learn more about the tournament's past by visiting the official website.
Brooke Henderson
Brooke Henderson was the winner of the Shoprite LPGA Classic's professional golfers field. The 25-year-old from Smiths Falls, Ont., shot a final round 64 to win the tournament. Her score of 64 was without a bogey, which allowed her to reach the par-5 18, where she lost an eagle shot into tap-in birdie. Although it was close, Henderson's 64th round score of 64 was enough to secure her 11th career title.
Julie Inkster
Julie Inkster won her first ShopRite LPGA Classic in 1986. This tournament, now in 26th year, has been a fixture on the LPGA Tour. Since that year, only Anna Nordqvist and Lydia Lee have won back-to-back events. Lee, who earned more than $11 million in career earnings, became the first multiple LPGA Tour champion. Lee is the first woman since In Gee Chun to win back-to-back major championships.
Julie Boutier
Boutier was ninth at ShopRite LPGA Classic and jumped in to the hunt for the Meijer LPGA Classic top spot. Boutier was able to score a six over-par 205 in Chevron Championships. This broke her streak with three consecutive 30s. Boutier tied 34th place at the US Women's Open. She had a scoring average 72.5. Unfortunately, Boutier couldn't make it to the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. For the third place finish, she earned just $98,215. However, her statistics are still impressive for the five years ahead.
Mel Reid
Mel Reid won the Shoprite LPGA Classic after she lost a two-shot lead at Portland Classic. Ryan Desveaux (six-time LPGA Tour Winner) was praised for Ryan's return in the final round. Reid's first major championship title since her debut on LPGA Tour will be this victory. She is a top seed at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship.
Albane Valenzuela
Having logged three consecutive rounds in the 60s and 70s to reach the final round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic, Albane Valenzuela is well on her way to a breakthrough finish. Born in New York, Valenzuela is currently ranked 57th in the Race to the CME Globe, and has made five cuts this season. Despite her inconsistent play this season, Valenzuela is enjoying Canada and has the chance to gain some ground.
Lydia Ko
After finishing in the top 25 at the US Open and earning over $600k, Lydia Ko has jumped back into contention at the ShopRite LPGA Classic. The Australian is now six shots behind the leaders, despite her first round of 71. However, she's still in contention thanks to a score of two-under 65. The Seaview Hotel, Golf Club and Long Branch, New Jersey will host this week's tournament.