LPGA Drive On Championship, a series that features women's-only golf tournaments. It was established after several other tournaments were cancelled. The event's slogan reads "Drive on!" The event is a part of the LPGA Tour and is sponsored by Volvik USA. Leona Maguire leads field going into 2022 tournament. Marina Alex is second.
Leona Maguire leads the 2022 LPGA Drive On Championship
Leona Maguire finished on 18-under at Fort Myers’ LPGA Drive On Championship. With a final-round 67, she became the first Irish woman in the LPGA Tour's top 100. Maguire's 198 total was also a career best, equaling her previous record of 15 over par in the 2021 Pelican Women's Championship.
Maguire is aware of the historic impact of her victory on women's golf, her home country and the tour, and she is still processing the fame that comes with it. Even the president of Ireland congratulated her after her February 2022 Drive On Championship win.
Marina Alex comes in second
Marina Alex's season has been great, but it isn't the only reason why she's succeeded. Alex was sidelined for seven consecutive months due to a serious back injury. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck the United States, Alex's schedule was altered. To keep her body fit, she had to do more exercise. When competition resumed in September, she suffered back problems. She persevered through the ordeal and was determined to be healthy for the end of year tournaments.
In the recent past, Alex has made all but one cut. She finished fourth at the LPGA Drive On Championship, February. Alex was also on form for the West Coast Swing, California. She was 35th at Mission Hills Country Club, Rancho Mirage's Chevron Championship. She then finished 10th at Wilshire Country Club's DIO Implant L.A. Open.
Annika Sorenstam is the host of an LPGA Tour Event in 2023
Annika Sorenstam hosts an LPGA Tour event in 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. This event will take place at the LPGA Tour's penultimate tournament of the year.
Sorenstam has been busy hosting events across the globe. She co-hosts the Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed event alongside Henrik Stenson. Co-hosting the Ginn Tribute, Mount Pleasant, S.C. was also her recent task. She has won a total number of 72 LPGA Tour event and 10 majors. She holds the record for the most money with over $22,000,000 in earnings. The US Senior Women's Open was her latest victory.
Volvik USA sponsors
Volvik USA is one the world's leading golf ball producers and is the official golf ball of the World Long Drive Tour. Volvik World Long Drive Championships is also sponsored by Volvik USA. It was established in 1980 and has been a sponsor for the LPGA Tour ever since 2008. Volvik USA produces more than 1 million dozen golf balls per year.
Volvik is a global leader in innovation in golf balls for over 40 years. They manufacture high-performance multilayer golf balls and are the holders of over 58 international patents. One of their innovations, the SF matte coating, paved the way for the Vivid matte finish golf ball. The company continues to expand its product range, including multi-layer urethane coatings and ionomer covers.