Meijer LPGA Classic
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. |
| Established | 2014 |
| Course(s) | Blythefield Country Club |
| Par | 71 |
| Length | 6,414 yards (5,865 m) |
| Tour(s) | LPGA Tour |
| Format | Stroke play – 72 holes |
| Prize fund | $2.0 million |
| Month played | June |
| Tournament record score | |
| Aggregate | 266 Lexi Thompson |
| To par | −18 as above |
| Current champion | |
 Kim Sei-young | |
Grand Rapids
Location in the United States
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Location in Michigan
The Meijer LPGA Classic is a women's professional golf tournament in Michigan on the LPGA Tour. It was founded in 2014 and is played in Grand Rapids at Blythefield Country Club.
South Korean Mirim Lee won the inaugural tournament in a playoff with Inbee Park for her first LPGA Tour win.[1]
Tournament names through the years:
- 2014–15: Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft
- 2016: Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give
Winners
| Year | Dates | Champion | Country | Winning score | To par | Margin of victory | Purse ($) | Winner's share ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Jun 16–19 | Kim Sei-young | South Korea | 65-69-65-68=267 | −17 | Playoff | 2,000,000 | 300,000 |
| 2015 | Jul 23–26 | Lexi Thompson |  United States | 69-64-68-65=266 | −18 | 1 stroke | 2,000,000 | 300,000 |
| 2014 | Aug 7–10 | Mirim Lee | South Korea | 70-64-67-69=270 | −14 | Playoff | 1,500,000 | 225,000 |
Tournament records
| Year | Player | Score | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Mirim Lee | 64 (−7) | 2nd |
| 2014 | Suzann Pettersen | 64 (−7) | 2nd |
| 2014 | Cristie Kerr | 64 (−7) | 3rd |
| 2014 | Thidapa Suwannapura | 64 (−7) | 4th |
| 2015 | Dori Carter | 64 (−7) | 1st |
| 2015 | Katherine Kirk | 64 (−7) | 1st |
| 2015 | Lizette Salas | 64 (−7) | 1st |
| 2015 | Lexi Thompson | 64 (−7) | 2nd |
| 2015 | Lizette Salas | 64 (−7) | 3rd |
| 2015 | Gerina Piller | 64 (−7) | 4th |
References
- ↑ "Mirim Lee wins on 2nd playoff hole". ESPN. Associated Press. August 10, 2014.
External links
- LPGA official tournament microsite
- Blythefield Country Club – official site
Coordinates: 43°03′58″N 85°34′52″W / 43.066°N 85.581°W
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