OCHOA REACHES POINTS MILESTONE TOWARD HOF QUALIFYING

Lorena Ochoa became the second-youngest LPGA member to meet the points qualifying criteria for the LPGA Tour and World Golf Halls of Fame with an 11-shot victory today at the 2008 Corona Championship in her native Mexico. With the win, Ochoa earned the 27th and final point needed to qualify for entrance. However, Hall of Fame qualifying criteria requires an LPGA Tour member to also have been active on Tour for 10 years, therefore, Ochoa will be eligible for entrance into the Hall of Fame in 2012. More>>

Current Members:
The LPGA Tour Hall of Fame, established in 1967, is one of the most respected institutions in professional sports. It has long been recognized as the most difficult Hall of Fame in which to gain entrance. The LPGA Tour Hall of Fame, which is part of the World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine, Fla., currrently has 23 player members and one honorary member. Click here for a full listing of current members>>

Criteria:
The LPGA Tour Hall of Fame's criteria has been changed three times since its inception, with the most recent coming in February, 1999. The existing criteria were adopted, as well as the creation of the Veterans's Category. Find out what the criteria are for gaining entry into this prestigious Hall of Fame>>

Tour Hall of Fame History:
The LPGA Tour Hall of Fame was established in 1967 and traces its roots all the way back to the Hall of Fame of Women's Golf, which was instituted in 1950 at Augusta (Ga.) Country Club. Read more history>>

LPGA T&CP Hall of Fame:
The LPGA Teaching and Club Professional (T&CP) Division Hall of Fame, established in 2000, recognizes the greatest women teachers and club professionals in the game of golf. Read more about this Hall of Fame>>

Open since 1998, the World Golf Hall of Fame (pictured above) is the ultimate destination for the celebration and recognition of golf's greatest players and contributors and serves as an inspiration to golfers and golf fans worldwide. Supported by all of the world's leading golf organizations, the Hall of Fame honors its members through a creative, interactive and compelling guest experience. The World Golf Hall of Fame is located at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla. Read more>>