For the first time in 13 years, the LPGA tournament schedule will begin in January next season. The LPGA today announced that the second-annual Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic will serve as the Tour’s season-opening event when it returns to the Ocean Club Golf Course at Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas, January 20-26, 2014.
“It will be great to start our season in Paradise,” said LPGA Commissioner Michael Whan. “Playing in the Bahamas in an East Coast time zone will be a great way for our fans to watch our season-opening event live on Golf Channel.”
The move takes the tournament from late May to late January in advance of the Tour’s traditional February Asia-Pacific swing. In 2013, Ilhee Lee became a Rolex First-Time Winner with her victory at the inaugural Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic, which was rain-shortened to 36 holes.
“We are big believers in the LPGA,” said Barbasol/Pure Silk CEO Thomas Murray. “We had a tremendous inaugural tournament last May and are thrilled to have the opportunity to kick-off the LPGA season in The Bahamas.”
The last time the LPGA played an official money event in January was 2001, when three were contested during the month.
Golf Channel will feature four-day live coverage of the 72-hole, $1.3 million tournament.
"After a challenging inaugural year, we are excited to be back at the Ocean Club, preparing for the the 2014 Pure Silk Bahamas LPGA Classic," said Jeff Raedle, president of Global Golf Management, which manages the tournament. "The players, fans and television viewers will truly see the event shine to its fullest with the new date."
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About the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association)
The LPGA is the world’s leading professional golf organization for women. Founded in 1950, the association celebrates a diverse and storied membership with more than 1,700 members representing 29 different countries. With a Vision to inspire, empower, educate and entertain by showcasing the very best of women’s golf, LPGA Tour Professionals compete across the globe, while dedicated LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals (T&CP) directly impact the game through teaching, coaching and management. The Symetra Tour consistently produces a pipeline of talent ready for the world stage. The LPGA is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida. Follow the LPGA on its television home, Golf Channel, and on the web via: www.LPGA.com, www.facebook.com/lpga.official, www.twitter.com/lpga, and www.youtube.com/lpgavideo.
