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The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) is an American organisation that runs the LPGA Tour, a series of weekly golf tournaments for elite women golfers worldwide. The LPGA is the highest level of women's golf globally and the oldest continuing women's professional sports organisation in the US. It organises five major golf tournaments each year: the Chevron Championship, the U.S. Women's Open, the Women's PGA Championship, the Evian Championship, and the Women's Open.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Number of LPGA Majors | 5 |
| First Major | Chevron Championship |
| Second Major | Women's PGA Championship |
| Third Major | U.S. Women's Open |
| Fourth Major | Evian Championship |
| Fifth Major | Women's British Open |
| Location of Tournaments | 3 different countries |
| Number of Tournaments in a Season | 33 |
| Year of Inception | 1950 |
| Headquarters | LPGA International, Daytona Beach, Florida |
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What You'll Learn
The Chevron Championship
The LPGA, founded in 1950, is the oldest continuing women's professional sports organization in the United States. It is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, and is renowned for organizing the LPGA Tour, a series of prestigious golf tournaments for elite female golfers worldwide. The LPGA also established the Hall of Fame of Women's Golf in 1951, honouring pioneering female golfers such as Patty Berg, Louise Suggs, and Babe Zaharias. The organization has played a pivotal role in fostering the growth and recognition of women's golf, with its definition of women's majors being widely adopted, including by notable media outlets like the BBC.
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The Evian Championship
The tournament was founded in 1994 as the Evian Masters on the Ladies European Tour (LET) and was originally held in June. In 2003, the tournament was moved to July, and in 2013, it was moved to September. However, the tournament returned to a July date in 2019.
The purse for the 2021 event was $4.5 million, increased from $4.1 million in previous years. The purse was further increased to $6.5 million for the 2022 event, with the winner earning $1 million. The Evian Championship has seen some significant performances, with Chun In-gee recording the lowest score in relation to par in a women's major championship at 21-under-par in 2016. Chun also holds the record for the lowest aggregate score for 72 holes at 263 at the same tournament. The single-round scoring record is 61, held by Kim Hyo-joo at the 2014 Evian Championship and matched by Lee Jeong-eun and Leona Maguire in 2021.
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The U.S. Women's Open
Since 2018, the tournament has typically been held the week after Memorial Day, and prior to its men's counterpart, the U.S. Open. The playoff format was modified in 2018, reduced from three to two aggregate holes, followed by sudden death. The U.S. Women's Open has seen a recent increase in prize money, with the purse nearly doubling from $5.5 million (2019-2021) to $10 million starting in 2022.
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The Women's PGA Championship
The tournament has been held annually since its inception and was first taken over by the PGA of America in 2015, becoming a sister event to the men's PGA Championship. The partnership with the PGA of America has allowed the tournament to be held at various top courses across the United States. Before this, it was usually held at a consistent location each year. The LPGA Championship was previously hosted near Rochester, New York, as part of a sponsorship agreement with supermarket chain Wegmans.
The championship course is designed to challenge even the most skilled golfers, with smallish greens, strong slopes, bunkers, and fairways that can be adjusted for the required conditions. The course offers dynamic tee options and provides room for spectators, incorporating the natural beauty of the property.
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The ANA
The tournament has a unique tradition where the previous year's winner takes a celebratory leap into Poppie's Pond, located adjacent to the 18th green. This tradition was started by Amy Alcott in 1988, and the winner's jump into the pond has become an iconic symbol of victory and celebration. The winner also receives a custom-designed crystal trophy and a white jumpsuit to commemorate their achievement.
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Frequently asked questions
There are five LPGA golf majors.
The five LPGA golf majors are the Chevron Championship, the U.S. Women's Open, the Women's PGA Championship, the Evian Championship, and the Women's Open.
The ANA (formerly known as The Dinah Shore) is considered the most prestigious LPGA major. It was the first LPGA tournament to have a major corporate sponsor, and it has been the biggest tournament in terms of prestige and prize money.
