Golf Coast Magazine Southwest Florida Summer 2022

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The Stars of the LPGA Tour Return to Tampa Bay for The Pelican Women’s Championship, Nov. 7-13

The LPGA Tour’s return to the Tampa Bay region for the first time in over 30 years for fans did not disappoint in finalround theatrics and drama at the 2021 Pelican Women’s Championship at Pelican Golf Club. Nelly Korda bounced back from a triple-bogey on the par-4 17th at Pelican Golf Club to birdie the 18th and final hole in regulation from 21 feet to force a four-way playoff alongside Lydia Ko, Sei Young Kim and Lexi Thompson. The group returned to play the 18th hole in the playoff, and similar to her final hole of regulation, Korda went on to record her second-consecutive birdie, this time from 23 feet, to capture her fourth LPGA Tour win in 2021. “I honestly lost hope,” said Korda, referring to her triple bogey on 17. “I was like, okay, just try to make a solid par because 18 is a really tough hole. If you have a chance for birdie, then try and go after it. My caddie [Jason McDede] really kept me in the moment and I didn’t give up.” In 2022, The Pelican Women’s Championship is excited to welcome 108 of the world’s top female professional golfers back to Tampa Bay for the tournament’s

third edition, taking place Nov. 10-13, competing for a share of a $2 million purse. Tickets are on sale for the 2022 Pelican Women’s Championship exclusively online at www.PelicanLPGA.com. A variety of ticket packages are available, including access to the “Lightning Lounge” a luxury skybox overlooking the tournament’s signature par-3 12th, and general admissions tickets that offer a wide degree of entertainment and access. In honor of Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 11, military members (active, reserve, retired and veterans) will receive complimentary access to the tournament grounds all week. Children ages 17 and under gain free admittance with a paid adult. The final full-field regular season event on the LPGA Tour, The Pelican Women’s Championship will offer festivities and activities throughout tournament week for adults and kids of all ages. And if 2021 was any indication, the 2022 Pelican Women’s Championship will be the LPGA Tour’s must-attend event of the fall. Complete information is available at www.PelicanLPGA.com. Visit www.PelicanLPGA.com for more information about the 2021 PelicanWomen’s Championship.


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