LPGA major begins two-year Chicago stand in June 2017; Tickets start at $15
Olympia Fields, Ill. (December 5, 2016) – The PGA of America, The LPGA Tour and KPMG announced today that ticket sales have begun for the 2017 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. This is the first time that this prestigious Championship in women’s golf will be contested in the Chicagoland area. Olympia Fields Country Club in Chicago’s southland community of Olympia Fields, will play host to the 2017 Championship; Kemper Lakes Golf Club, located in Kildeer, will play host to the Championship in 2018.
The 2017 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship will take place June 27-July 2. Tickets are available for purchase on the Championship’s website, KPMGWomensPGA.com.
“We are excited to bring world class golf and 156 of the world’s best female players to Chicago next summer,” said Sean Riley, Championship Director. “Together, the PGA of America, KPMG, LPGA Tour and the players look forward to delivering an outstanding experience for all Chicagoland residents, volunteers and spectators.”
Daily grounds tickets to the 2017 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship range from $15 – $35. The Championship is also offering tickets to the 1915 Club, which provides access to an upgraded patio space with spectacular views of the driving range, live TV viewing, and complimentary food and beverage. Single-day tickets to the 1915 Club will be available for $150.
Here is the full list of prices for tickets to the 2017 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.
Ticket Options:
• Good Any One Day Grounds Flex Ticket- $35
• Weekly Grounds Ticket – $100
• Tuesday/Wednesday Grounds Ticket – $15
• Thursday/Friday Grounds Ticket – $25
• Saturday/Sunday Grounds Ticket – $30
• 1915 Club Ticket – $150 per day
All juniors, 17 and under, will be admitted into the Championship for free with an accompanying ticketed adult (limited to four minors per one ticketed adult). To honor the men and women who serve our country in the U.S. Armed Forces, the Championship is pleased to offer active duty, military retirees, active reserve, National Guard, Department of Defense civilians and accompanying spouses’ complimentary daily grounds tickets.
Additionally, volunteer positions are still available for the 2017 KPMG PGA Championship. Interested adult volunteers can register online or by emailing the Championship office at 2017WPGA@pgahq.com. The volunteer package includes a uniform (golf shirt, outerwear piece and headwear), a credential providing site access from Tuesday through Sunday of event week, a Championship program and a limited number of meal and water vouchers. All volunteers are asked to volunteer a minimum of 16 total hours.
The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship – a collaboration of the PGA of America, KPMG and the LPGA Tour – continues the rich tradition of the LPGA Championship. Broadcast in partnership with NBC and Golf Channel, the Championship offers a purse among the highest in women’s golf. The event combines an annual major golf championship with the KPMG Women’s Leadership Summit and an ongoing charitable initiative called the KPMG Future Leaders Program – all focused on the development, advancement and empowerment of women on and off the golf course.
For more information about:
KPMG, visit KPMG.com/WomensLeadership follow @KPMGInspire on Twitter
Ladies Professional Golf Association, visit lpga.com.
PGA of America, PGAMediaCenter.com, follow @PGAofAmerica on Twitter and find us on Facebook.
Contact:
Audrey Wayne
KemperLesnik
312.888.2104
audrey.wayne@kemperlesnik.com
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