JM Eagle Donating $6.5 Million to LA Wildfire Relief and Recovery; Complimentary Admission to Those Affected by the Eaton and Palisades Fires

Seven of the Top-10 in the World Headline Early Commitments; Los Angeles-area residents/natives Lilia Vu, Angel Yin, Andrea Lee, Ryann O’Toole and Rose Zhang Entered in Field

Reigning U.S. Girls’ Junior Champion Rianne Malixi Returns to El Caballero CC as a Sponsor Exemption

Tickets on sale at www.JMEagleLAChampionship.com

LOS ANGELES, March 24, 2025 – World No. 1 Nelly Korda and two-time defending champion / World. No. 5 Hannah Green headline an elite field of early commitments that includes seven of the top-10 players in the world for the 2025 JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro, Los Angeles’ premier LPGA Tour event taking place April 17-20 at El Caballero Country Club.

Joining Korda (1) and Green (5) as early commitments from the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings top-10 include Jeeno Thitikul (2), Fountain Valley’s Lilia Vu (6), Ayaka Furue (7), Jin Young Ko (8) and Haeran Ryu (9).

In addition to Vu, several Los Angeles-area players also are early commitments into the championship, including Andrea Lee (Hermosa Beach), Ryann O’Toole (San Clemente), Angel Yin (Arcadia) and Rose Zhang (Irvine).

2024 U.S. Girls Junior Winner Rianne Malixi is set to return to El Caballero Country Club as a sponsor exemption for the 2025 JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro. At the 2024 U.S. Girls’ Junior – which took place at El Caballero Country Club last August – a sponsor exemption was on the line of the winner of the championship. Malixi, an incoming Freshman at Duke University, will also be competing in the upcoming Augusta National Women’s Amateur in April.

“We are honored to attract the best players in the game back to Los Angeles and El Caballero Country Club for the 2025 JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro,” said Megan Herrera, JM Eagle LA Championship tournament director. “We look forward to working with JM Eagle and Plastpro, the LPGA Tour and its players in giving back to the greater Los Angeles community and supporting Los Angeles’ continued rebuild and recovery.”

In January, JM Eagle donated $1.5 million to support wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles, including the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, the California Fire Foundation, the Los Angeles Police Foundation and the Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association. These funds are specifically directed towards equipping Los Angeles fire fighters and first responders with the necessary gear and equipment to ensure their safety and preparation, and towards rebuilding the homes of first responders that were lost in the wildfires. Furthermore, JM Eagle has pledged to donate another $5 million towards rebuilding communities affected by the fires.

JM Eagle to Provide Complimentary Admission to Those Affected by the Eaton and Palisades Fires: Compliments of JM Eagle, those affected by the Eaton and Palisades Fires will receive complimentary grounds tickets during tournament competition rounds Thursday-Sunday, April 17-20 (up to four tickets per family). Tickets can be reserved in advance at www.JMEagleLAChampionship.com/tickets or onsite at the admissions gate at El Caballero Country Club during tournament week. Proper identification and proof of zip code will be required at the admission gate.

First Responders, Military and Their Families to Receive Complimentary Admission Courtesy of SERVPRO: All First Responders (fire, police and emergency medical technicians) as well as all members of the military (active, reserved, retired and veterans) and their families (up to 4 tickets) will receive complimentary admission to the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro - compliments of SERVPRO. Complimentary tickets for competition rounds (April 17-20) can be reserved online atwww.jmeaglelachampionship.com/tickets or on-site at the admissions gate. Proper identification will be required.

Entire Field of 144 Players to Receive Complimentary Lodging Accommodations: For a second consecutive year, the entire tournament field of 144 players competing in the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro will receive complimentary lodging accommodations throughout tournament week, courtesy of title sponsors and presenting sponsors JM Eagle and Plastpro. Each player will be offered first-class hotel accommodations along with complimentary VIP shuttle service to El Caballero Country Club throughout tournament week.

Children under 18 to receive complimentary admission: Through the support of Walter and Shirley Wang, CEOs of JM Eagle and Plastpro, the tournament will continue to offer complimentary grounds passes to children under the age of 18 with a paid adult. Children under 18 and junior golfers will be invited to Junior Golf Day, taking place Saturday, April 19 on-site at El Caballero Country Club. As part of Junior Golf Day will be the Junior Golf Show, featuring a demonstration, clinic and a Q&A from an LPGA Tour professional on her experiences as a professional athlete on the LPGA Tour. Additional Junior Golf Day initiatives to be announced in the coming weeks leading up to the championship.The JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro will feature a field of 144 of the world’s best female professional golfers vying for a share of the $3.75 million purse, one of the largest prize funds on the LPGA Tour schedule outside of major championships. Tournament officials will be announcing in the coming weeks additional enhancements taking place throughout the week at the JM Eagle LA Championship, additional sponsor exemptions and field commitments. For a complete list of tournament entries, click HERE Celebrating its third year in 2025, the tournament moves to El Caballero Country Club in suburban Los Angeles while Wilshire Country Club undergoes a multi-million-dollar course renovation and comprehensive upgrade project that began last fall. The host of the 75th U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship last summer, El Caballero is also a three-time LPGA Tour host (2002-2004), won by Hall-of-Famers Seri Pak and Annika Sorenstam.

Tickets On Sale: Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro. Ticket packages include exclusive hospitality and general admissions tickets offering a wide degree of entertainment and access. Tickets are available for purchase exclusively at www.jmeaglelachampionship.com. Daily and weekly grounds tickets are digital and can be viewed on either a mobile device or printed out where they will be scanned at the main gate. Hollywood Club hospitality tickets will be shipped prior to the championship or available at Will Call.

There are three ticket options available for spectators interested in attending the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro:

Daily Grounds:
- General admission daily grounds, valid any one day: Thursday-Sunday, April 17-20.
  - $25 (Valid any one day)

Weekly Grounds:
- General admission daily grounds, valid Thursday-Sunday, April 17-20.
- $45 (Valid all days Thursday-Sunday)

Hollywood Club 18th Green Hospitality:
- Open-air, semi-private luxury suite overlooking the 18th Green. The suite features an open bar and ticket holders have access to the hospitality buffet at El Caballero Country Club. Weekly and Daily Tickets are available throughout competition days (Thursday, April 17 - Sunday, April 20).
  - Daily: $375 (Valid any one day)
  - Weekly: $1,500 (Valid all competition days Thursday-Sunday)

Volunteer Registration Open: Volunteer registration for the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro is also open. Each year, hundreds of volunteers donate their time to serve critical needs such as marshaling, scoring, transportation, hospitality services and many other important roles. The tournament is seeking more than 500 volunteers to fill a variety of rolestournament week. The $65 package includes an official tournament branded golf shirt; a hat or visor; volunteer pin; one volunteer badge allowing clubhouse access and free parking all week; four daily grounds tickets; and free breakfast and lunch for each day worked. For more information on volunteering, visitwww.jmeaglelachampionship.com/volunteer.

JM Eagle is the world’s largest manufacturer of plastic pipes, offering the most comprehensive selection of high-performance, eco-friendly PVC and PE pipes across a variety of applications. From utility, solvent weld, electrical conduit, natural gas, to irrigation, potable water and sewage, JM Eagle combines advanced technology with superior customer service to ensure product excellence. Walter Wang is the Chairman and CEO of JM Eagle.

Plastpro, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of fiberglass doors and entry systems for residential and commercial properties, providing reliable, energy-efficient and aesthetically pleasing doors and frames that are maintenance free with a lifetime warranty. Shirley Wang is the founder and CEO of Plastpro. Based in Los Angeles, Walter and Shirley Wang are heavily involved in philanthropic initiatives across the world through their companies and the Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation. The JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro is owned and operated by Outlyr, a global event management, sponsorship consulting and activation agency that oversees a number of tournaments across golf’s professional tours.

For more information on the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro, visit www.JMEagleLAChampionship.com. Follow the tournament on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and Facebook @JMEagleLAChamp.

World No. 1 Nelly Korda, Two-Time Defending Champion Hannah Green Headline Early Commitments for the 2025 JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro, April 17-20 at El Caballero Country Club

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