Tournament field includes top five players in the world, all 2024 LPGA Tour winners, 40 Olympians and numerous Arizona connections
GILBERT, Ariz. (March 19, 2024) – The field is set for the 2024 Ford Championship presented by KCC, to be held March 28-31 at Seville Golf and Country Club. A who’s-who of the world’s best female golfers will head to Gilbert next week to tee off in the seventh event of the 2024 LPGA Tour season. The five days at Seville will present fans with many opportunities to watch these world-class athletes up close and personal, while also enjoying one of the most family-friendly experiences in professional sports.
Who to watch…
The 2024 Ford Championship presented by KCC includes the top five players in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings – No. 1 Lilia Vu, No. 2 Nelly Korda, No. 3 Celine Boutier, No. 4 Ruoning Yin and No. 5 Minjee Lee. All five season winners so far in 2024 are currently in the field, including Lydia Ko, who will earn induction in the LPGA Hall of Fame with her next victory; Korda, who beat Ko in a playoff at the LPGA Drive On Championship; and Bailey Tardy, who became a Rolex First-Time Winner at the Blue Bay LPGA.
The field includes 33 major-championship winners, representing 49 victories. There are also 40 Olympians in the field, including all three medalists from the Tokyo Games – Nelly Korda (gold), Mone Inami (silver) and Lydia Ko (bronze).
Athletes in the field with Arizona connections include former Arizona State University Sun Devils Carlota Ciganda, Linn Grant, Roberta Liti, Azahara Munoz, Anna Nordqvist and Linnea Strom, as well as Phoenix-area residents Mina Harigae, Cristie Kerr, Sophia Popov and Sarah Schmelzel.
Nine LPGA Moms on Tour are in the Ford Championship field, including Lindsey Weaver-Wright, who is making her first start since giving birth.
Two local athletes received sponsor exemptions into the 2024 Ford Championship presented by KCC. Canadian Alena Sharp has called Seville Golf and Country Club her home club since 2009, while Kim Paez was selected by Ford after she won the 2023 Southwest PGA Championship, becoming the first female winner in the event’s 66-year history.
Two spots are being held for players not already in the field who finish in the top 10 of this week’s FIR HILLS SERI PAK Championship. The final two spots in the Ford Championship presented by KCC field will be filled with the top-two finishers at Monday’s Local Qualifying Round. For a complete list of tournament entries, click here.
What to do…
Before the action starts at Seville Golf and Country Club, come out to our Fan Fest! On Sunday, March 24, from 1-5 p.m., OHSO Brewery & Distillery (335 N Gilbert Rd #102, Gilbert, AZ 85234) will host the kick-off to tournament week. Fan Fest will include family-friendly activities, specialty cocktails and mocktails, live music and entertainment, and chances to win fun prizes.
Across the four competition days at Seville Golf and Country Club, fans can put their golf skills at our Nine-Hole Mini-Golf Challenge. Go low to earn bragging rights, and a chance to win some awesome prizes. After that, fans can head over to the Seville Pro Shop to pick up the latest LPGA gear, including hats, polos, mid-layers, accessories and more. Fans can also browse the full selection of LPGA merchandise by visiting LPGAProShop.com.
Fans can sharpen their game at the LPGA Lesson Zone, a unique fan activation that offers free 10-minute lessons from LPGA Teaching Professionals. Located on the driving range, lessons are available to fans of all ages and skill levels.
On the way out, commemorate the visit to the Ford Championship presented by KCC with a photo at the Fan Photo Booth. Snap a pic with friends and family, then tag the LPGA’s social channels and use the hashtag #Fordchampionship for the chance to appear on the official tournament feeds (@LPGA, Facebook and X; @lpga_tour, Instagram).
How to visit…
Fans can purchase tickets or view details on ticket options at SeatGeek.com. Daily General Admission tickets are $40, with four-day General Admission passes on sale for $95. Additionally, tickets to the Trophy Bar at 17th Green, a pavilion with incredible views of the 16th green and the featured 17th-hole island green, are $175 for single-day access and $600 for four-day access. The Trophy Bar at 17th Green includes a shared food and beverage service, as well as access to an upgraded restroom.
Wednesday, March 27, will be Ford FREE Day at the 2024 Ford Championship presented by KCC. All spectators will receive complimentary grounds tickets to Wednesday’s practice round at Seville Golf and Country Club, courtesy of title sponsor Ford. Tickets for Ford FREE Day are available at SeatGeek.com.
To honor those who serve our country in the United States Armed Forces, the LPGA is pleased to offer both current and former members of the U.S. Military and certain guests complimentary grounds tickets regardless of sell-out. Click here for information on military tickets. Additionally, juniors aged 17 and under will receive complimentary admission with the purchase of an adult ticket. For more information on junior tickets, visit SeatGeek.com.
Media who wish to attend and cover the competition should apply for credentials at www.lpgamediacredentials.com.
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