ShopRite LPGA Classic, a professional women’s golf tournament, is held on 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. You can view the tournament online in many ways. You can also read more about the tournament history at the official website.
Brooke Henderson
Brooke Henderson finished first in the field of professional golfers at the Shoprite LPGA Classic. To win the tournament, Brooke Henderson (25-year-old) shot a final round 64. Her 64-hole bogey-free score helped her to the par-5 18th, where she missed a tap in birdie putt. The tournament had been a close call before, but Henderson's final-round 64 was enough to make a playoff and secure her 11th career title.
Julie Inkster
Julie Inkster won in 1986 the first ShopRite LPGA Classic. This tournament is in its 26th season and one of the oldest on LPGA Tour. Since that year, only Anna Nordqvist and Lydia Lee have won back-to-back events. Lee became the first LPGA Tour winner multiple times, with career earnings of over $11million. Lee is the first female winner of back-to-back major championships since In Gee Chun.
Julie Boutier
Boutier took the Meijer LPGA Classic as her target and finished ninth at ShopRite LPGA Classic. Boutier was able to score a six over-par 205 in Chevron Championships. This broke her streak with three consecutive 30s. Boutier tied for 34th in the US Women's Open, with a score average of 72.5. Boutier was unable to make the cut at KPMG Women's PGA Championship. Her third place finish earned her $98,215. She still has impressive metrics for the next five-years.
Mel Reid
Mel Reid is now the Shoprite LPGA Classic winner after losing a two shot lead at Portland Classic. Ryan Desveaux (six-time LPGA Tour Winner) was praised for Ryan's return in the final round. Reid will win her first major title since her debut on the LPGA Tour. She is a top four seed in the KPMG Women's PGA Championship.
Albane Valenzuela
Albane Valenzuela is on her way towards a remarkable finish, having completed three rounds in the 60s & 70s to reach round four of 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. The Australian is six shots behind the leaders after her opening round of 71, but she's still in contention with a two-under 65. The Seaview Hotel and Golf Club, Long Branch, New Jersey hosts this week's event.