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Every corner of this planet,” said David Tucker, vice president of Outlyr, the LPGA tournament operator. “They love the course [at Wilshire Country Club]; they love the community.” And, of course, the lofty purse is a major draw. “It’s attractive,” Tucker added.

While COVID-19 put a “wrench in our trajectory… we’re coming back stronger with a new title and a new sponsor,” Tucker added.

While the LPGA Tour has staged its signature Los Angeles event at Wilshire Country Club since 2018, this is the inaugural JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastro LPGA event.

Manufacturing companies JM Eagle and Plastro serve as title and presenting sponsor, respectively.

“I think the passion for golf inspired Walter and Shirley [to raise the winnings],” said Shipka, referring to Walter Wang, CEO of JM Eagle, the world’s largest plastic pipe manufacturer. Shirley Wang is founder of Plastro, a leading manufacturer of fiberglass entry doors.

Unique to this area in the world of golf tournaments is that many neighbors host

Swingin’ beneft Building Bridges with golf for HMLA May 22

The Building Bridges Golf Classic, a benefit for Holocaust Museum LA, will swing into action on Mon., May 22, at El Caballero Country Club beginning at 10:30 a.m.

The inaugural event offers a team package for four players and a cocktail reception with silent and live auctions.

The venue in the San Fernando Valley has hosted US Open qualifying rounds and LPGA events. The course originally was designed by the late prolific golf course designer Robert Trent Jones, Sr. In 2017, the course was redesigned by Rees Jones, a son of its original designer.

Proceeds from the event will support the Miracle Mile museum’s lessons about the Holocaust and its efforts to empower students and the public to speak out against antisemitism, bigotry and hatred.

For tickets and more information, visit hmla.org or contact Omar Sharif Jr. at omar@hmla.org, or call 323651-9915.

players at their homes. “This community has opened up its doors to a lot of players, some of whom, during the tournament, can walk to the course … which is phenomenal,” said Tucker.

Added viewing areas

New this year, spectators and guests will get an even better, up-close look with added viewing areas as golfers play on the historic course, which opened in 1919.

Upgraded food and beverage hospitality also is new to the menu.

Registration for volunteer opportunities also is open.

Single-day and weekly grounds passes as well as upgraded hospitality ticket options are available when purchased in advance.

Tickets can also be purchased at Will Call during tournament week, pending availability.

Outlyr and the LPGA have partnered with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and will offer free admission on Thurs., April 27, to all guests who donate three or more nonperishable, non-expired food cans at the admissions tent.

Also, in partnership with the Southern California PGA, a youth clinic for inner-city youth will be held the week of the tournament.

Visit lpga.com for tickets and more information.

U.S. Open is back at Los Angeles Country Club Close by (and for the first time in 75 years), the United States Open Championship (US Open) returns to Los Angeles in June.

Registration is underway for the 123rd national golf championship taking place on June 15-18 at the Los Angeles Country Club, 10101 Wilshire Blvd., and continues through Wed., April 12.

For tickets and more information, visit champs.usga. org.

Local qualifying rounds take place between April 17 and May 22. For more information, visit usopen.com.

As of 2022, the US Open awards a $17.5 million purse, the largest of the four major golf championships.

It was way back in 1948 that golf great Ben Hogan won the first of his four U.S. Opens with a 72-hole score of 276 (8 under par — two strokes better than Jimmy Demaret) at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades.

Hogan is considered one of the greatest players in the history of the game.

And with that, let the games begin and more history be made.