The Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic will return next week to Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Played on the Senator Course at RTJ Capitol Hill, the full-field event will feature 144 golfers from around the world. More info and media credentials link at www.yokohamatirelpgaclassic.com.
Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings Top Players in Field
3 – Stacy Lewis of the US. Former winner in Prattville
4 – Hyo-Joo Kim of Korea
7 – Shanshan Feng of China
8 – Lexi Thompson of the US. Former winner in Prattville
10 – Anna Nordqvist of Sweden
12 – Brittany Lincicome of the United States
13 – Sei Young Kim of Korea
15 – Minjee Lee of Australia
17 – Brooke Henderson of Canada – Joined LPGA yesterday
18 – Mi Rim Lee of Korea
Other Players of Note
– Mi Jung Hur – 2014 Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic Champion
– Auburn University – Karlin Beck of Montgomery and Cydney Clanton
– University of Alabama – Jennifer Kirby, Stephanie Meadow, Brooke Pancake and Jenny Suh
– Sisters – Ariya and Moriya Jutanugarn
– Fan Favorites – Natalie Gulbis, Christina Kim, Ai Miyazato, Belen Mozo, Brittany Lang, Sadena Parks, Angela Stanford, Yani Tseng and Cheyenne Woods
Schedule of Events
Monday, August 24, 2015
7:30 to 8:30 a.m. – Golf Clinic for Local Montgomery Women – A group of Montgomery area women will have a golf clinic with a LPGA pro. The RTJ Golf Pros will help lead the clinic. The event is to encourage more local women to play golf. Ally McDonald, a Mississippi State grad and sponsor exemption, will be helping with the clinic along with the RTJ Capitol Hill golf pros.
Noon – Media Center opens.
1:00 – Qualifier for final two spots in the Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic. On the Senator course at RTJ Capitol Hill
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
10:00 a.m. – Champions Challenge followed by Junior Clinic (1,200 local students). Four former champions from Prattville LPGA tournaments (MJ Hur, Stacy Lewis, Lexi Thompson and Katherine Kirk) will participate in a unique tire/golf challenge in front of the clubhouse. The past champions will try to hit golf balls through nine tires with inserts spelling out Yokohama. The winner leaves with a custom trophy and a new set of Yokohama tires of her choice.
The Junior Clinic will be held immediately following the Champions Challenge. It will feature Brittany Lincicome and her fiancé/former professional golfer Dewald Gouws. This event is sponsored by Alabama Power.
Stacy Lewis and Lexi Thompson interviews around 10:30 and next to the Junior Clinic.
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
4:00 p.m. – Girls Golf event where Kelly Shon will give a clinic for 12 local girls near the Media Center. The girls participating have already been selected. Kelly is first golfer from Princeton University to earn a PGA TOUR or LPGA card.
Player interviews: Returning Champion MJ Hur and Brooke Henderson. Times TBD based on Pro-Am schedule.
Gran Turismo 6 racing simulator competition (Yokohama Tire Drive to Win Challenge) between players and caddies at the Yokohama Tire booth all day. They can compete throughout the day. Winner gets a set of times
6:30 p.m.- LPGA player to throw out first pitch at Montgomery Biscuits baseball game. Pitch at 6:50 p.m.
Thursday, August 27, 2015
First round of the Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic. Live on Golf Channel 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CST while the players compete.
Gran Turismo 6 racing simulator competition in the Yokohama Tire Drive to Win Challenge at the Yokohama Tire booth. Fans compete for daily prizes, including a gift certificate for new tires.
7:00 p.m. – LPGA player to do coin toss before Carver vs. Lee high school football game in Crampton Bowl in downtown Montgomery.
Friday, August 28, 2015
Round two of Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic. Live on Golf Channel 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
TV star Gearhead Diva (Rachel De Barros) will be holding free, informative and fun sessions at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Yokohama Tire booth.
Gran Turismo 6 racing simulator competition in the Yokohama Tire Drive to Win Challenge at the Yokohama Tire booth. Fans compete for daily prizes, including a gift certificate for new tires.
7:00 p.m. – LPGA player to do coin toss before Prattville vs. Stanhope high school football game in Prattville’s stadium.
Saturday, August 29, 2015
Round three of Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic. This includes the top 70, plus ties from the first two days of competition. Leaders tee off around 1 p.m. Live on Golf Channel from 4 to 6 p.m.
TV star Gearhead Diva (Rachel De Barros) will be holding free, informative and fun sessions at 2 and 4 p.m. in the Yokohama Tire booth.
Gran Turismo 6 racing simulator competition in the Yokohama Tire Drive to Win Challenge at the Yokohama Tire booth. Fans compete for daily prizes, including a gift certificate for new tires.
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Final round of Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic. Leaders tee off around 1 p.m. Live on Golf Channel from 4 to 6 p.m. Final putt should be just before 6:00 p.m.
TV star Gearhead Diva (Rachel De Barros) will be holding free, informative and fun sessions at 2:00 and 3:30 p.m. in the Yokohama Tire booth.
Gran Turismo 6 racing simulator competition in the Yokohama Tire Drive to Win Challenge at the Yokohama Tire booth. Fans compete for daily prizes, including a gift certificate for new tires.
Tournament Information
Ticket information, Volunteer Opportunities, Media Credentials and more details are available at www.yokohamatirelpgaclassic.com
Facebook – Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic; Twitter – @YokohamaLPGA and Instagram – #YokohamaLPGA
Sponsor Exemptions – Asako Fujimoto of Japan and Ally McDonald of Mississippi, a former Mississippi State golfer.
