The ShopRite LPGA Classic is a professional women's golf tournament on the LPGA Tour. It is located in Galloway New Jersey, close to Atlantic City. Acer sponsors the event and it features some of the most important players in women's tennis. There are many ways to watch the tournament online. You can also read more about the tournament history at the official website.
Brooke Henderson
Brooke Henderson won the Shoprite LPGA Classic. 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 was the winner of the 1986 ShopRite LPGA Classic. This tournament is in its 26th season and one of the oldest on LPGA Tour. Only Anna Nordqvist or Lydia Lee have won back to back events since that year. This year, Lee became the first multiple LPGA Tour winner, earning over $11 million in career earnings. Lee is the first woman to win back-toback major championships since In Gee Chun.
Julie Boutier
Boutier, who finished ninth at the ShopRite LPGA Classic was able to jump into the race for the Meijer LPGA Classic's top spot. Boutier managed a six-under 205 in Chevron Championships. She broke her string of three consecutive 30s. Boutier tied for 34th in the US Women's Open, with a score average of 72.5. She was unable to make it to the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. The third-place finisher earned only $98,215. She still has impressive metrics for the next five-years.
Mel Reid
Mel Reid has been awarded the Shoprite LPGA Classic. Ryan Desveaux (six-time LPGA Tour Winner) was praised for Ryan's return in the final round. Reid will win her first major title since her debut on the LPGA Tour. She is a top seed at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship.
Albane Valenzuela
AlbaneValenzuela has logged three rounds consecutively in the 60s, 70s and reached the final round of ShopRite LPGA Classic. She is well on her road to a breakthrough finish. Valenzuela was born and raised in New York. She is currently ranked 57th on the Race to CME Globe. This season, she has made five cuts. Despite her inconsistent play the 24-year old is enjoying playing in Canada and hopes to make up some ground this weekend.
Lydia Ko
Lydia Ko, who finished in the top 25 at US Open and earned over $600k has returned to contention at ShopRite LPGA Classic. She is six shots behind leaders after her first round of 72, but she's still alive with a two under 65. The event will be held at the Seaview Hotel & Golf Club in Long Branch (New Jersey).