LPGA strikes deal to sanction Saudi-backed Aramco tournament in Las Vegas

LPGA Strikes Deal to Sanction Saudi-Backed Aramco Tournament in Las Vegas

The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) has announced a landmark deal with Saudi-backed organizers to co-sanction the Aramco Championship at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas, set to take place from April 2-5, 2024. This partnership marks a significant milestone in building the global schedule for women's professional golf and is expected to bring increased prize money, exposure, and opportunities for LPGA players.

A New Era of Collaboration

The Aramco Championship will feature a purse of $4 million and welcome 120 players from both the LPGA and the Ladies European Tour (LET). This event is part of the PIF Global Series, which has experienced significant growth and success since its launch in 2020. The partnership reflects the LPGA's commitment to building a global schedule that showcases women's golf at its best.

According to Craig Kessler, LPGA commissioner since July, this collaboration checks every box in terms of routing, courses, and purses. We recognize that partnerships like this – built on LET's longstanding collaboration with Golf Saudi and PIF – can help strengthen the women's game on a global scale and elevate opportunities for our athletes, Kessler emphasized.

Global Platform for Women's Professional Golf

The Aramco Championship is one of five tournaments making up the PIF Global Series, which has seen a significant increase in prize money this year. The series has evolved from its initial launch as the Saudi Ladies Team International to become a staple on the LET schedule. Several LPGA players have already participated in these events, including Nelly Korda and Alison Lee, who are both two-time winners of Aramco tournaments.

A Bright Future Ahead

As we look to the future, it's clear that this partnership is just the beginning of an exciting new era for women's professional golf. With increased prize money, global exposure, and top-notch courses like Shadow Creek hosting these events, there's no doubt that the LPGA will continue to grow and thrive.

Conclusion

The Aramco Championship marks a significant milestone in building the global schedule for women's professional golf. As we move forward, it's clear that this partnership is just the beginning of an exciting new era for the sport. With increased prize money, global exposure, and top-notch courses hosting these events, there's no doubt that the LPGA will continue to grow and thrive.

Keywords LPGA, Aramco Championship, Shadow Creek, Las Vegas, PIF Global Series, women's professional golf

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