ShopRite LPGA Classic: This professional women's event is part of the LPGA Tour. It is held in Galloway, New Jersey, near Atlantic City. Acer sponsors the event and it features some of the most important players in women's tennis. The tournament can be viewed online in many ways. You can also visit the official site to learn more about the tournament’s history.
Brooke Henderson
Brooke Henderson topped the field of professional golfers in the Shoprite LPGA Classic on Sunday. The winner of the tournament was Brooke Henderson, 25, from Smiths Falls (Ont.). She shot 64 in the final round. 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. It had been close before but Henderson's final round 64 was enough for her to reach the playoff and win her 11th career title.
Julie Inkster
Julie Inkster won 1986 the first ShopRite LPGA Classic. This tournament, which is now in its 26th anniversary, is one the oldest on LPGA Tour. Since then, only Anna Nordqvist & Lydia Lee have won consecutive events. Lee, who earned more than $11 million in career earnings, became the first multiple LPGA Tour champion. Lee is now the first woman since In Gee Chun ever to win two consecutive major championships.
Julie Boutier
Boutier was ninth at ShopRite LPGA Classic and jumped in to the hunt for the Meijer LPGA Classic top spot. Boutier went on to card a six-under-par 205 in the Chevron Championships, where she broke her streak of three consecutive 30s. Boutier finished 34th at US Women's Open tied with a 72.5 scoring average. Boutier was unable to make the cut at KPMG Women's PGA Championship. Her third place finish earned her $98,215. Her metrics for the next five year are impressive, however.
Mel Reid
Mel Reid has been awarded the Shoprite LPGA Classic. The six-time LPGA Tour winner praised her caddy Ryan Desveaux for the final round's comeback. 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
Albane Vallenzuela is well on her path to a great finish after she has completed three rounds in 60s and 70s consecutively to reach the final round at the ShopRite LPGA Classic. 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 and enjoying Canada, Valenzuela, 24, is excited to be playing 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 Seaview Hotel, Golf Club and Long Branch, New Jersey will host this week's tournament.