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. The event is sponsored by Acer and features many of the most prominent players in women's golf. The tournament can be viewed online in many ways. You can also visit the official site to learn more about the tournament’s history.
Brooke Henderson
Brooke Henderson was the winner of the Shoprite LPGA Classic's professional golfers field. The 25-year-old from Smiths Falls, Ont., shot a final round 64 to win the tournament. Her 64-hole bogey-free score helped her to the par-5 18th, where she missed a tap in birdie putt. Although the tournament was close before Henderson's 64 in the final round secured her 11th career title.
Julie Inkster
Julie Inkster won 1986 the first ShopRite LPGA Classic. This tournament is in its 26th season and one of the oldest on LPGA Tour. Only Anna Nordqvist or Lydia Lee have won back to back events since that year. Lee, who earned more than $11 million in career earnings, became the first multiple LPGA Tour champion. Lee is the second woman since In Gee Chun, to win back-2-to-1 major championships.
Julie Boutier
Boutier took the Meijer LPGA Classic as her target and finished ninth at ShopRite LPGA Classic. Boutier managed a six-under 205 in Chevron Championships. She broke her string of three consecutive 30s. Boutier finished 34th at US Women's Open tied with a 72.5 scoring average. But she was unable make it to the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. She earned $98,215 for third place. She still has impressive metrics for the next five-years.
Mel Reid
Mel Reid won the Shoprite LPGA Classic after she lost a two-shot lead at Portland Classic. The six-time LPGA Tour winner praised her caddy Ryan Desveaux for the final round's comeback. Reid's first major championship title since her debut on LPGA Tour will be this victory. She is the top seed in KPMG Women's PGA Championship. This is the fourth major of the season.
Albane Valenzuela
Albane Valetzuela is well-placed to achieve a breakthrough finish. Valenzuela, who was born in New York, is currently ranked at 57th in Race to the CME Globe and has made five cuts so far this season. Despite her inconsistent play she is enjoying Canada and has a chance of making up some ground this weekend.
Lydia Ko
After finishing in the top 25 at the US Open and earning over $600k, Lydia Ko has jumped back into contention at the ShopRite LPGA Classic. The Australian is six strokes behind the leaders following her opening round of 70, but she's still within reach with a scorecard of 65. This week's event is held at the Seaview Hotel and Golf Club in Long Branch, New Jersey.