Lydia Ko and Gaby Lopez Added to Walmart NW Arkansas Championship Field
The world’s top-ranked amateur Lydia Ko and the University of Arkansas freshman Gaby Lopez were added to the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship field of competitors.
Jun 21-23
Rogers, Ark.
Purse: $2,000,000
History: This event began in 2007.
Format: 54 holes
Charity: The First Tee of NW Arkansas and the Boys and Girls Club of Benton County and Washington County
In 2012, Ai Miyazato captured her second victory of the 2012 LPGA season, making birdie on the 18th hole to take home the title at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship Presented by P&G.
| Year | Player | Scores |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Ai Miyazato | 68 - 68 - 65 - 0 = 201 (-12) |
| 2011 | Yani Tseng | 66 - 67 - 68 - 0 = 201 (-12) |
| 2010 | Yani Tseng | 67 - 68 - 65 - 0 = 200 (-13) |
| 2009 | Jiyai Shin | 70 - 70 - 64 - 0 = 204 (-9) |
| 2008 | Seon Hwa Lee | 64 - 69 - 68 - 0 = 201 (-15) |
The world’s top-ranked amateur Lydia Ko and the University of Arkansas freshman Gaby Lopez were added to the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship field of competitors.
The Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G will return to Rogers June 17- June 23. This year, with the help of reduced ticket prices, fans are encouraged to come out with their friends and families to ensure the event continues its reputation as one of the most popular stops on the LPGA tour.
Walmart NW Arkansas defending champion Ai Miyazato and Gisel Ruiz, chief operations officer, Walmart U.S., visited the Walmart Dallas office today and spoke with members of the media through a video conference held at the Walmart Home Office.
Jun 21 - GC 6:30 PM-8:30 PM EST
Jun 22 - GC 5:00 PM-7:00 PM EST
Jun 23 - GC 5:00 PM-7:00 PM EST