LPGA Drive On Championship, a series that features women's-only golf tournaments. It was formed after several other tournaments were cancelled. The event's slogan reads "Drive on!" Volvik USA sponsors the event. It is part of LPGA Tour. Leona Maguire leads field going into 2022 tournament. Marina Alex is the second.
Leona Maguire leads the 2022 LPGA Drive On Championship
Leona Maguire finished 18-under at Fort Myers' LPGA Drive On Championship. Her final-round score was 67. This made her the first Irish woman to win the LPGA Tour. Maguire's total of 198 holes is also a career record. It surpasses her previous best of 15 under par at the 2021 Pelican Women's Championship.
Maguire is acutely aware of the significance of her victory in women's tournament golf in her country. Even the president from Ireland congratulated Maguire on her win at the February 2022 Drive On Championship.
Marina Alex is second
Marina Alex has had a stellar season so far. However, that's just one reason for her success. Alex had been out of work for almost seven months because of a back injury. Alex's life was changed by the COVID-19 pandemic. To stay in shape, she needed to work out more. She had back problems when competition resumed in September. She persevered, and was determined that she would be able to recover in time for the end.
Alex has made all but one cut in recent times. She tied for fourth at the LPGA Drive On Championship in February, and she was also on form during the West Coast Swing in California. She tied for 35th at the Chevron Championship at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage and then tied for 10th at the DIO Implant L.A. Open at Wilshire Country Club in Los Angeles.
Annika Sorenstam, host of the LPGA Tour event, will be hosting it in 2023
Annika Sorenstam will host a tournament on the LPGA Tour 2023 in Tampa Bay. It will be dubbed the "Annika driving by Gainbridge@ Pelican" event and will be held at Pelican in Belleair. Sorenstam, a LPGA Hall of Famer, is the most decorated female pro golfer of all. It will be the LPGA Tour’s penultimate year-end event.
Sorenstam has been busy hosting events across the globe. She is currently the co-host of the Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed event with Henrik Stenson. In addition, she has recently co-hosted the Ginn Tribute in Mount Pleasant, S.C. She has won a total of 72 LPGA Tour events and 10 majors, and is the all-time money leader with over $22 million. She was awarded the US Senior Women's Open award last year.
Volvik USA is the sponsor
Volvik USA, one of the most renowned golf ball manufacturers, is the official ball for the World Long Drive Tour. Volvik World Long Drive Championship is sponsored by Volvik USA. The company was founded by the Volvik USA in 1980. Since 2008, it has been a sponsor on the LPGA Tour. Volvik USA manufactures more than 1,000,000 golf ball per year.
Volvik has been a leader in golf ball innovation for over 40 years. They produce multi-layer, high-performance golf balls. The Vivid matte finish was created by one of their innovations, the SF matt coating. Company is expanding its product line to include multilayer urethane, ionomer and cover products.