NEWS ABOUT THE MIZUHO AMERICAS OPEN AT LIBERTY NATIONAL - MAY 8-11, 2025
The Mizuho Americas Open, title sponsored by the US regional arm of Mizuho Financial Group has confirmed that defending champion and World #1 Nelly Korda, and 8 of the Top 10 ranked professional women golfers, will headline an elite field at the 2025 Mizuho Americas Open, May 8 – 11, 2025 at the iconic Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, NJ.The best players in the world will play for a $3 million purse, one of the largest non-Major tournament purses on the LPGA Tour schedule.
LPGA Tour icon and Mizuho Americas Brand Ambassador Michelle Wie West will once again serve as Tournament Host, participating in a full line-up of activities during tournament week. Additionally, each participating LPGA Tour player will continue to receive complimentary first-class lodging just across the river in New York City during tournament week, along with the convenience of daily ferry service to shuttle players directly to Liberty National.
Complementing one of the strongest fields on the LPGA Tour, 24 of the top juniors in the Rolex AJGA Girls Rankings will also be competing at Liberty National, as the Mizuho Americas Open will concurrently host the AJGA (American Junior Golf Association) Invitational – a groundbreaking format that creates an unprecedented week of education, mentorship, and access to further inspire the next generation of LPGA Tour players.
Building on the one-of-a-kind format, inaugural AJGA Invitational Champion Yana Wilson has received a sponsor exemption and will compete in the professional field. Further, 2024 AJGA Invitational Champion Gianna Clemente and New Jersey-based Junior golfer Aphrodite Deng (Short Hills) will also headline the AJGA Invitational Field set to compete alongside LPGA Tour players.
The line-up of special events during tournament week is highlighted by the 2nd Annual Mizuho DrivHer Summit in collaboration with philanthropic partner Girls, Inc. In addition to their commitment to Girls Inc., Mizuho is launching the A Name Worth Knowing Award, which provides a Liberty National ACE Grant to a female AJGA golfer that is either from the Tri-State Area or attending a school in the region.
“I love that Mizuho created this award as it aligns with their corporate values, recognizing a deserving amateur who demonstrates integrity, passion, agility, creativity and empathy,” said Wie West. “The A Name Worth Knowing Award is a natural extension of Mizuho’s growing impact among the next generation of women athletes.”
Additionally, the tournament will host the inaugural Breaking Barriers Summit, in collaboration with Front Office Sports. This women’s leadership conference will be headlined by Michelle Wie West and will take place on Thursday, May 8th with morning programming to feature top executives and athletes, followed by a golf clinic hosted by Wie West.
For additional information regarding tickets, volunteer and hospitality opportunities, visit the Mizuho Americas Open website.
Photo credit: Mizuho Americas Open - Jimmy Roberts, Michelle Wie West and Gianna Clemente pictured - April 15, 2025 at Liberty National Golf Club
THE SHOPRITE LPGA CLASSIC AT THE SEAVIEW RESORT - BAY COURSE -JUNE 6-8, 2025
Tournament officials have announced all military (active, retired, reserve and veteran), first responders (police, fire, EMS) and accompanying family (4 tickets maximum) will receive complimentary admission to the three days of competition at the 2025 ShopRite LPGA Classic (June 6-8), courtesy of SERVPRO. In addition, they will receive admission into a special hospitality area – the Hero Outpost presented by SERVPRO and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. Complimentary tickets are available at www.ShopRiteLPGAClassic.com/tickets. All military and first responders must show proper identification at the main gate and at the Hero Outpost to gain entry. Children ages 17 and under will also be admitted free into the tournament with a paid adult.
“The ShopRite LPGA Classic Presented by Acer is a Jersey Shore tradition, serving as the kickoff event for the summer in Atlantic City. We are excited to once again return to Seaview to host one of the longest-running events on the LPGA Tour,” said Jeremy Friedman, media director for the ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Acer. “We look forward to welcoming our great fans during tournament week, as well as celebrating our military and first responders for everything they do to keep our country and families safe.”
The 2025 ShopRite LPGA Classic will be a 54-hole championship Friday-Sunday, June 6-8, featuring a field of 144 of the world’s best female professional golfers competing for a share of the $1.75 million purse.
Linnea Strom recorded the largest comeback in LPGA Tour history to win the ShopRite LPGA Classic in 2024 by one stroke at 14-under par. Strom’s final round 11-under par 60 was the lowest round in ShopRite LPGA Classic history. She rallied from seven-strokes down and in 52nd place at the start of the final round to win the tournament.
For more than three decades, the ShopRite LPGA Classic has been a launch pad for several of the game’s preeminent players to kick start their LPGA Tour careers, including Paula Creamer, Brooke Henderson and Lexi Thompson. The tournament annually boasts one of the strongest fields on the LPGA Tour and has featured many of the game’s greatest players as past champions, including Juli Inkster, Betsy King, Dottie Pepper, Seri Pak, Annika Sorenstam, Cristie Kerr, Stacy Lewis, Karrie Webb, Brooke Henderson and Lexi Thompson.
Ticket packages: Ticket packages for the 2025 ShopRite LPGA Classic include exclusive hospitality and general admissions tickets offering a wide degree of entertainment and access. All 2025 tournament tickets will be completely digital and will be emailed after purchase. Tickets can be viewed on either a mobile device or printed out where they will be scanned at the main gate. There are four ticket options for fans interested in attending the 2025 ShopRite LPGA Classic (**Ticket prices do not include taxes and fees**):
· Daily Grounds: $20 per day
o General admission daily grounds, valid for one round Friday-Sunday, June 6-8 (tournament rounds).
Weekly Grounds: $40 per week
o General admission daily grounds, valid Friday-Sunday, June 6-8 (tournament rounds) and includes admission to the grounds, hotel, pro shop and concessions
· Hard Rock Suite - 17th Green: $175
o Luxury greenside suite offering exclusive views of the 17th green. Includes upgraded food and beverages (including alcoholic beverages) and cash bar. Each purchase valid for one round of competition rounds, Friday-Sunday.
Champions Club – 18th Green Hospitality: $275
o Luxury greenside suites overlooking the 18th green. Includes upgraded food and beverages and open bar for alcoholic beverages. Each purchase valid for one round of competition rounds, Friday-Sunday.
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