Thirty-six of the LPGA Tour’s top talent will
compete alongside a star-studded celebrity field to kick off LPGA
season
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), a premier vacation
ownership and experiences company, announces the lineup of Ladies
Professional Golf Association winners who will participate in the
official kickoff to the LPGA Tour season at the 2024 Hilton Grand
Vacations Tournament of Champions.
One of the most unique and popular events in golf, the annual
tournament welcomes LPGA Tour champions from the previous two
seasons to compete alongside celebrities from the worlds of music,
entertainment and sports.
The Professional Title winner of last year’s tournament, Brooke
Henderson, will return to defend her title – and compete for $1.5
million in official prize money – against fellow LPGA Tour
athletes, including: Lydia Ko of New Zealand, Olympic gold medalist
Nelly Korda and 2023 Rolex Player of the Year Lilia Vu.
Approximately 50 stars of the stage, screen and stadium will
compete alongside LPGA Tour players in the celebrity field for
their own $500,000 purse using a modified Stableford format,
including: NBC’s Dylan Dreyer, former “The Bachelor” contestants
Wells Adams and Ben Higgins, country music star Chris Lane, soccer
legend Landon Donovan and eight-time NBA All-Star Vince Carter.
“We could not be more excited to host another year of the HGV
Tournament of Champions at the renowned Lake Nona Golf &
Country Club in our hometown of Orlando,” said Mark Wang, president
and CEO of Hilton Grand Vacations. “Along with our partners at the
LPGA, our team is looking forward to this incredible opportunity to
further elevate the sport of women’s golf and create memorable
experiences both on and off the course.”
“We’re excited to kick off a record-breaking 2024 season for the
LPGA Tour at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions,”
said Casey Ceman, vice president of Tournament Business Affairs at
the LPGA. “Along with our partners at Hilton Grand Vacations, the
LPGA is thrilled to be back at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club to
showcase some of the world’s best professional golfers on a global
stage in a unique format unlike anything all year.”
The current confirmed list of esteemed LPGA Tour players
expected to compete in the upcoming 2024 HGV Tournament of
Champions includes:
- Alexa Pano (USA)
- Allisen Corpuz (USA)
- Ally Ewing (USA)
- Amy Yang (Korea)
- Andrea Lee (USA)
- Angel Yin (USA)
- Ashleigh Buhai (South Africa)
- Ayaka Furue (Japan)
- Brooke Henderson (Canada)
- Chanettee Wannasaen (Thailand)
- Charley Hull (England)
- Cheyenne Knight (USA)
- Danielle Kang (USA)
- Elizabeth Szokol (USA)
- Gaby Lopez (Mexico)
- Gemma Dryburgh (Scotland)
- Grace Kim (Australia)
- Hae Ran Ryu (Korea)
- In Gee Chun (Korea)
- Jennifer Kupcho (USA)
- Jodi Ewart Shadoff (England)
- Leona Maguire (Ireland)
- Lilia Vu (USA)
- Linn Grant (Sweden)
- Lydia Ko (New Zealand)
- Maja Stark (Sweden)
- Marina Alex (USA)
- Megan Khang (USA)
- Mone Inami (Japan)
- Nanna Koerstz Madsen (Denmark)
- Nasa Hataoka (Japan)
- Nelly Korda (USA)
- Pajaree Anannarukarn (Thailand)
- Paula Reto (South Africa)
- Rose Zhang (USA)
- Ruoning Yin (China)
The highly anticipated four-day tournament will be held at Lake
Nona Golf & Country Club’s prestigious championship golf course
in Orlando, Florida. The championship golf course, designed by
premier golf architect Tom Fazio, is as picturesque as it is
challenging, befitting of one of the world’s top private golf and
country clubs.
The tournament will take place on Jan. 18-21, and will be
televised nationally on NBC and Golf Channel. To learn more about
the tournament and inquire about sponsorship opportunities that
provide exclusive access, visit www.HGVLPGA.com.
About Hilton Grand Vacations Inc.
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) is recognized as a
leading global timeshare company and is the exclusive vacation
ownership partner of Hilton. With headquarters in Orlando, Florida,
Hilton Grand Vacations develops, markets, and operates a system of
brand-name, high-quality vacation ownership resorts in select
vacation destinations. Hilton Grand Vacations has a reputation for
delivering a consistently exceptional standard of service, and
unforgettable vacation experiences for guests and more than 525,000
Club Members. Membership with the Company provides best-in-class
programs, exclusive services and maximum flexibility for our
Members around the world. For more information, visit
www.corporate.hgv.com.
About the LPGA
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) is the world’s
premier women’s professional golf organization. Created in 1950 by
13 pioneering female Founders, the LPGA, whose members now
represent more than 60 countries, is the longest-standing
professional women’s sports organization. Through the LPGA Tour,
the Epson Tour, the LPGA Professionals, and a joint venture with
the Ladies European Tour, the LPGA provides female professionals
the opportunity to pursue their dreams in the game of golf at the
highest level. In addition to its professional tours and teaching
accreditation programs, the LPGA features a fully integrated
Foundation, which provides best-in-class programming for female
golfers through its junior golf programming, and its LPGA Amateurs
division, which offers its members playing and learning
opportunities around the world. LPGA aims to use its unique
platform to inspire, transform and advance opportunities for girls
and women, on and off the golf course.
Follow the LPGA online at www.LPGA.com and on its mobile apps.
Join the social conversation on Facebook, X (formerly known as
Twitter), Instagram and YouTube.
About the LPGA Tour
The LPGA Tour is the world’s leading competitive destination for
the best female professional golfers in the world. The Tour hosts
more than 30 annual events across 10 countries for over 200 Active
Players, awarding total prize funds exceeding $118 million and
reaching television audiences in more than 220 countries. Follow
the LPGA Tour on its U.S. television home, Golf Channel.
About Lake Nona Golf & Country Club
Recognized as one of the world’s top private golf club
communities, Lake Nona Golf & Country Club sits at the heart of
Lake Nona, one of the fastest growing and innovative master-planned
communities in America that is establishing a new standard of
living for its residents with groundbreaking initiatives around
technology, mobility, and wellbeing. For more than 35 years, Lake
Nona Golf & Country Club has delivered exceptional Central
Florida living, combining natural splendor with a dynamic lifestyle
amidst a sanctuary of luxury estate homes. The unique opportunity
to live and play at Lake Nona is enhanced by a wealth of amenities,
including a Tom Fazio-designed, championship golf course, a fully
equipped golf performance center, a 40,000-square-foot Clubhouse,
an array of sports and recreational facilities and services, and a
trio of waterways. Guided by a continual pursuit of excellence,
highlighted by exceptional family experiences and outstanding
service, Lake Nona Golf & Country Club will continue to set the
benchmark for lifestyle-driven club communities for years to
come.
For more information, visit: www.lakenona.club.
About Lake Nona
Planned and developed by the Tavistock Development Company, Lake
Nona is one of the fastest growing and most innovative communities
in America. Located in Orlando, Florida, the 17-square-mile
community has established a new standard of living for its
residents with groundbreaking initiatives around technology,
mobility, and wellbeing. Lake Nona is located contiguous to Orlando
International Airport in the most visited destination in the U.S.
The smart and connected community’s advanced infrastructure and
commitment to collaboration has drawn visionary companies and
entrepreneurs from across the globe to join its living lab
environment accelerating economic growth and opportunity across
health and life sciences, education, hospitality, and sports and
performance. Lake Nona’s attractive business ecosystem is enhanced
by a thriving cultural landscape defined by iconic architecture and
engaging public art installations, miles of trails and walkable
green spaces, weekly signature events, shopping, dining and
entertainment options set amongst Central Florida’s beautiful
natural landscape and year-round sunshine.
For more information, visit www.lakenona.com.
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