BRADENTON, Fla (Jan. 17, 2024) – The field is set for the 2024 LPGA Drive On Championship, the first full-field event of the 2024 LPGA Tour season. From Jan. 25-28, Bradenton Country Club, a classic Donald Ross venue celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2024, will host a who’s-who of the world’s best golfers, kicking off a season of exciting storylines and fierce competition.
Who to watch…
The 2024 LPGA Drive On Championship includes four of the top-five players in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings – No. 1 Lilia Vu, No. 2 Ruoning Yin, No. 3 Celine Boutier and No. 5 Nelly Korda. Korda, who lives in Bradenton, is one of six Floridians in the field, along with Tampa-area native Brittany Lincicome and fan-favorite Lexi Thompson. Korda, Lincicome and Thompson are three of the 22 major winners teeing it up, led by five-time champion Yani Tseng, who is competing in her first LPGA Tour event since 2021. There are also 31 Olympians in the Drive On field, including 2020 gold medalist Korda, silver medalist Mone Inami and bronze medalist Lydia Ko.
U.S. Solheim Cup Captain Stacy Lewis will compete alongside nine U.S. Team members from 2023, including leading American points earner Megan Khang. Lewis will name her 2024 team in August, following the AIG Women’s Open.
There are 15 2024 rookies in the field, led by 2023 Epson Tour graduates Isabella Fierro, Minji Kang, Auston Kim and Gabriela Ruffels. Mariajo Uribe, a 15-year LPGA Tour veteran who will retire at the end of the season, and amateur Laney Frye, a senior at the University of Kentucky, received the tournament’s sponsor exemptions.
The final two spots in the LPGA Drive On Championship field will be filled with the top-two finishers at Monday’s Local Qualifying Round. For a complete list of tournament entries, click here.
What to do…
Across the four competition days at Bradenton Country Club, fans can put their golf skills to the test at two interactive stations. Got chops on the green? Stop by the Long-Putt Challenge and show off talents with the flatstick. Fans who sink the long putt will be entered to win special prizes. Better off the tee? Visit the Bradenton C.C. Pro Shop and go long in the Long-Drive Competition. The long-drive champion will earn bragging rights, along with a $500 LPGAProShop.com gift card.
Before heading to the course, fans can visit the Tito’s Trailer and enjoy five signature cocktails: the Tito’s Transfusion, the Bradenton Bloody, the Sunrise Stinger, the Fairway Fizz and the Mulligan Mimosa. Non-alcoholic options will also be available for fans participating in Dry January.
On the way out, commemorate the visit to Bradenton C.C. with a selfie at the Fan Photo Booth. Snap a pic with friends and family and get an instant copy of your photo to share on social. Tag the LPGA’s social channels and use the hashtag #DriveOn for the chance to appear on the official tournament feeds (@LPGA, X; @lpga_tour, Instagram).
How to visit…
Tickets are available for purchase at SeatGeek.com. Daily tickets start at $30 for General Admission, with weekly passes starting at $99. Champions Club hospitality tickets start at $225 for daily admission and $800 for weekly access. The Champions Club provides premium access to an open-air structure with views of the 16th green and 17th tee and includes an open bar and lunch/snack options.
To honor those who serve our country in the United States Armed Forces, the LPGA is pleased to offer both current and former members of the U.S. Military and certain guests complimentary grounds tickets regardless of sell-out. Click here for information on military tickets. Additionally, juniors aged 17 and under will receive complimentary admission with the purchase of an adult ticket. For more information on junior tickets, visit SeatGeek.com.
Volunteer opportunities are also available for fans who want to participate in the week’s festivities. Click here for more information.
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