LPGA Stars Return to Tampa Bay November 8-14 The stars of women’s professional golf are returning to the Tampa Bay region for one of the most talked about new events in all of professional golf. For the second-straight year the Pelican Women’s Championship will be contested at the Pelican Golf Club, a Donald Ross design that has been completely overhauled to create a truly unique experience for golfers and fans. The tournament will be held November 8-14, 2021. Last year’s inaugural event featured a star-studded field of elite golfers like Lexi Thompson, Brooke Henderson, Lydia Ko, Morgan Pressel and more. Also competing in the field were local LPGA professionals like Brittany Lincicome and Nelly Korda. The event was won by major winner Sei Young Kim, who moved to second place in the World Rankings. While the inaugural event was initially postponed and then held without general spectators in attendance, organizers are expecting to host thousands of fans later this year and will offer a variety of activities and entertainment options in addition to watching golf. The week of festivities includes activities for kids and adults of all ages. Children under 18 get in free and are invited to the Junior Golf Show on Saturday to meet and mingle with LPGA professionals and learn about what it takes to be a professional athlete. The event also includes the opportunity to play and party alongside the pros in the Pelican Pro-Am. Golfers of all abilities are invited to contact the tournament office to learn more about this unforgettable experience.
The tournament is highly engaged in the community, including the launch of a Ticket Design Contest with local elementary schools. Thousands of students will submit their own designs and winners will be selected to appear on the faces of the Daily Grounds Passes. The Women’s Leadership Summit during tournament week promises to be an amazing afternoon of personal and career development. Speakers include notable community and business leaders, as well as some of the world’s top professional golfers showcasing their skills. Every professional golf tournament needs an army of volunteers to assist in operations. While volunteer support was especially strong in the first year, there are always open positions available. There are a variety of options to attend the event and tickets will go on sale this summer. Grounds passes provide the opportunity to walk the course and witness not only the impressive play of the golfers but experience the immaculate course renovation completed by Beau Welling Design. Fans looking to entertain family, friends or clients can check out the Lightning Lounge, a luxury skybox with complimentary food and beverages, climate control, private bathroom, televisions and observation deck. Active and retired service members and first responders are invited to attend the event free of charge by showing proper credentials. Visit www.PelicanLPGA.com for more information about the 2021 PelicanWomen’s Championship.
