Performers Luke Bryan, Flo Rida and Chicago headline exclusive concert series at LPGA season opener in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. (July 24, 2024) – Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, announces the performance lineup for the highly anticipated 2025 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. As the LPGA Tour season kickoff, the annual tournament brings together entertainment, music and sports celebrities to compete alongside top LPGA Tour winners from the previous two seasons in one of golf’s most unique events. The HGV Tournament of Champions is known for offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences that extend beyond the golf course. An experiential highlight of the 2025 event will be an exclusive three-night private concert series headlined by Luke Bryan, Flo Rida and Chicago at Boxi Park in Lake Nona.
Country music superstar Luke Bryan will headline the concert series on Saturday, Feb. 1. The five-time Entertainer of the Year has achieved 21.2 billion global streams, 11.5 million global album sales and 52 million track sales worldwide. He has also secured 30 singles at the No. 1 spot, totaling 56 weeks at the top throughout his career. Recently, Bryan was honored with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award, recognizing him as one of the most streamed artists in its 20-year history.
Iconic hip-hop artist Flo Rida will take the stage on Thursday, Jan. 30. Known for his energetic party anthems and beats that blend hip-hop with EDM influences, Flo Rida first gained prominence with his debut single "Low," which was No. 1 for 10 weeks in the U.S. and broke the record for digital download sales at the time of its release.
Rock band Chicago, known for chart-topping classics such as "Saturday in the Park" and "If You Leave Me Now,” will deliver an electrifying evening of unforgettably timeless rock-and-roll on Tuesday, Jan. 28.
"Each year, the HGV Tournament of Champions transcends traditional sports events by weaving together top-tier athletic competition with unparalleled entertainment and one-of-a-kind experiences,” said Mark Wang, CEO of Hilton Grand Vacations. “This year’s concert lineup, featuring world-class artists known for putting on exciting shows, not only sets our tournament apart but also exemplifies our dedication to delivering extraordinary vacation experiences that cater to the diverse interests and passions of our members.”
As an official LPGA Tour event, the tournament returns to the renowned Lake Nona Golf & Country Club from Jan. 30 to Feb. 2, 2025, featuring LPGA champions competing for $2 million in official prize money. All four days of play will be nationally televised, with Thursday and Friday on Golf Channel, and Saturday and Sunday on Golf Channel and NBC.
LPGA Tour champion Lydia Ko and MLB second baseman Jeff McNeil won the 2024 HGV Tournament of Champions professional and celebrity fields, respectively. The event included a $100,000 donation to the ANNIKA Foundation through the company’s corporate social responsibility platform – HGV Serves – to support youth development and expand opportunities for women golfers at all levels. HGV and the LPGA also announced an agreement to extend their partnership for the next five years, growing the purse by more than 65%, reaching $2.5 million by the 2029 event.
To learn more about the tournament and inquire about sponsorship opportunities that provide exclusive access to the tournament and concert series, visit www.HGVLPGA.com.