The tournament's eighth edition is the Meijer LPGA Classic. The $2.5 Million purse will be won by nine players from the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings. The $375,000. will be awarded to the winner. Jennifer Kupcho and Nelly Corda were the previous champions.
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 started with a poor start. She missed a 2-foot birdie putt at the first hole. However, she rebounded with birdies on nine and took the win. Kupcho's victory is her second LPGA major championship.
Kupcho was just three shots behind the overnight leader, after a double bogey early on the third hole. She missed her third shot, which fell in the right rough. But she managed to recover with a birdie at par-5 8. On the final day, Kupcho shot a 71 and made a birdie on the par-five eighth hole. Maguire shot a 65, and made a birdie of the 18th hole to set a clubhouse-record of 18 under.
Nelly Corda to defend title
Nelly Korda defends her Meijer LPGA Classic crown this weekend. The tournament features one of the most competitive fields in women's LPGA. With a purse value of $2.5million, nine of 10 Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings are included in this tournament. The winner will be paid $375,000.
After a slow start, Korda's performance was a welcome sight. She putt a 22-foot eagle on the last hole, and she 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. However, she will face Jennifer Kupcho (who is coming off her first LPGA Tour title).
Meijer LPGA Classic past champions
Meijer LPGA Classic will feature nine of the most prominent women golfers on the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings. The tournament features a $2 million purse with a $375,000 top prize. Past champions include Jessica Korda and Nelly Korda.
Kupcho won 2022 Meijer LPGA Classic, her second win in her professional career. After scoring birdies of the first and eighth greens, Kupcho defeated Nelly Corda, the current champion. After birdieing on the second hole of the playoff, she took down Nelly Korda in a playoff. It was her second career LPGA win.