Twenty of the Top-25 in the World Entered in Championship, Including World No. 1 Nelly Korda and Los Angeles Resident and World No. 2 Lilia Vu
Major Champions Danielle Kang, Lexi Thompson and LPGA Tour Winner Rose Zhang Headline Latest Commitments Prior to Entries Closing
Nearly 20 Players with Southern California Roots in Field, Including UCLA, USC and Pepperdine Alums
Tickets on Sale at www.jmeaglelachampionship.com
LOS ANGELES – Entries are now closed for the 2024 JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro, Los Angeles’ premier LPGA Tour event that will boast one of the strongest fields of the 2024 LPGA Tour season when 144 of the world’s best female professional golfers return to Hollywood and Wilshire Country Club, April 25-28.
Major champions, current and former World No. 1 players, Solheim Cup veterans and nearly 20 players with Southern California roots headline an elite international field next week at Wilshire Country Club, featuring a $3.75 million purse, the largest prize fund on the LPGA Tour outside of the major championships and CME Group Tour Championship.
Twenty of the top-25 players in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings are entered into the championship, headlined by World No. 1 Nelly Korda, who has won her last four LPGA Tour events and is going after her fifth straight win this week in Houston. Also in the field include World No. 2 and Los Angeles resident Lilia Vu, Celine Boutier (3), Ruoning Yin (4), 2019 champion Minjee Lee (5), Jin Young Ko (6), Charley Hull (7), Hyo Joo Kim (9), Xiyu Lin (11), Megan Khang (13), Alison Lee (14), Amy Yang (15), defending champion Hannah Green (16), Allisen Corpuz (17), 2022 champion Nasa Hataoka (18), Angel Yin (20), Rose Zhang (21), Ayaka Furue (22), Leona Maguire (23) and Patty Tavatanakit (24).
Headlining the latest commitments prior to entries closing on Wednesday include Major Champions Danielle Kang and Lexi Thompson, as well as LPGA Tour winner and Irvine native Rose Zhang.
Defending champion Hannah Green is set to return to defend her championship, joining past champions at Wilshire Country Club including Nasa Hataoka (2022), Minjee Lee (2019) and Moriya Jutanugarn (2018). 2024 U.S. Solheim Cup captain Stacy Lewis, Assistant Captains Paula Creamer, Brittany Lincicome and Angela Stanford are also in the field.
The JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro also will feature a number of players with Southern California ties, including:
· UCLA Alums: Alison Lee, Ryann O’Toole, Patty Tavatanakit, Lilia Vu
· USC Alums: Allisen Corpuz, Muni He, Malia Nam, Sophia Popov, Gabriela Ruffels, Lizette Salas, Jennifer Song
· Pepperdine Alum: Danielle Kang
· Los Angeles residents/natives: Jenny Coleman (Rolling Hills Estates), Allisen Corpuz (Los Angeles), Muni He (Simi Valley) Alison Lee (Los Angeles), Andrea Lee (Hermosa Beach), Lizette Salas (Azusa), Rose Zhang (Irvine native, Stanford student) Lilia Vu (Fountain Valley), Ryann O’Toole (San Clemente native) and Lucy Li (Redwood Shores) and Angel Yin (Arcadia)
LPGA veteran Emma Talley, Los Angeles resident and Epson Tour winner Muni He and former NCAA All-American and Epson Tour player Yu-Sang Hou will compete as sponsor exemptions for the JM Eagle LA Championship.
The final two spots will be determined on Monday via the Monday Qualifier at Wilshire Country Club. For a complete list of tournament entries, click HERE.
Tickets on Sale: A variety of ticket packages are on sale for the 2024 JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro, including general admissions grounds passes and the Hollywood Club VIP hospitality option that offers a wide degree of entertainment and access.
Tickets are available for purchase exclusively at www.JMEagleLAChampionship.com/tickets.
Military and first responders receive complimentary admission courtesy of SERVPRO: All military personnel (active, retired, reserve and veteran) and first responders (police, fire, EMS) and immediately family (up to four total) will receive complimentary admission to the tournament, compliments of SERVPRO. Complimentary tickets are available online at www.JMEagleLAChampionship.com/tickets as well as at Will Call tournament week by showing proper identification. Military and first responders also will have complimentary access to the SERVPRO Hero Outpost, an exclusive hospitality suite overlooking the 11th and 14th tees.
Children under 18 complimentary admission: All children under the age of 18 will receive complimentary grounds passes with a paid adult. New for 2024, junior golfers will be invited to the Junior Golf Show, taking place Saturday, April 27 on-site at Wilshire Country Club. Children under 18 and their chaperones will be treated to a demonstration and a Q&A from an LPGA Tour professional on her experiences as a professional athlete on the LPGA Tour.
JM Eagle LA Championship Ticket Options: Ticket packages for the 2024 JM Eagle LA Championship include exclusive hospitality and general admissions tickets offering a wide degree of entertainment and access. Tickets are available for purchase exclusively at www.jmeaglelachampionship.com. Daily and weekly grounds tickets are digital and can be viewed on either a mobile device or printed out where they will be scanned at the main gate. Hollywood Club hospitality tickets will be shipped prior to the championship or available at Will Call.
There are three ticket options available for spectators interested in attending the JM Eagle LA Championship:
· Daily Grounds:
o General admission daily grounds, valid any one day: Thursday-Sunday, April 25-28.
– $25 (Valid any one day)
· Weekly Grounds:
o General admission daily grounds, valid Thursday-Sunday, April 25-28.
– $45 (Valid all days Thursday-Sunday)
· Hollywood Club 18th Green Hospitality:
o Open-air, semi-private luxury suite overlooking the 18th Green. The suite features an open bar and ticket holders have access to the hospitality buffet inside Wilshire Country Club. Weekly and Daily Tickets are available throughout competition days (Thursday, April 25 – Sunday, April 28).
– Daily: $375 (Valid any one day)
– Weekly: $1,500 (Valid all competition days Thursday-Sunday)
JM Eagle is the world’s largest manufacturer of plastic pipe with a national footprint of 21 plants throughout the country and the most comprehensive selection of high-performance, eco-friendly plastic pipes. Walter Wang is the Chairman and CEO of JM Eagle.
Plastpro, Inc., is a leading manufacturer of fiberglass doors and entry systems for residential and commercial properties, providing reliable, energy-efficient and aesthetically pleasing doors and frames that are maintenance free with a lifetime warranty. Shirley Wang is the founder and CEO of Plastpro.
Based in Los Angeles, Walter and Shirley Wang are heavily involved in philanthropic initiatives across the world through their companies and the Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation.
Wilshire Country Club has a long history hosting professional golf events. Since 2018, the LPGA Tour has staged its premiere Los Angeles LPGA event at Wilshire Country Club and is one of the select few venues to host events on the LPGA Tour, PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions.
For more information on the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro, visit www.JMEagleLAChampionship.com. Follow the tournament on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and Facebook @JMEagleLAChamp.
About JM Eagle
Formed in 2007, JM Eagle is the world’s largest and most complete manufacturer of plastic pipe – an innovative leader that combines advanced technology with superior customer service to create the industry’s most sophisticated and diverse products. With an unwavering mission to supply high quality, sustainable solution to “Deliver Good Water to You,” JM Eagle is the only manufacturer to offer a 50-year warranty on its thermal-engineered plastic pipe products. JM Eagle ships its full range of products to international destinations all over the world. For more information, visit www.jmeagle.com.
About Plastpro
Established in 1994, Plastpro Inc. is the world’s first fully automated fiberglass door manufacturer, offering the beauty of wood with the strength of steel to modernize the door industry. Plastpro has always believed in providing a superior product with the best value, technology, and commitment to its customers. Their doors feature composite stiles and rails, HydroShield technology, and composite Polyfiber (PF) Frames, as well as a full-length LVL block for added strength and security. To learn more about Plastpro Inc., please visit https://www.plastproinc.com/.
About Outlyr
Outlyr is a global event management, sponsorship consulting and activation agency that specializes in the development and execution of engaging events and experiences. Outlyr believes in the power of relationships – driving connectivity through sports and culture – to create strategic marketing platforms and high-quality activations, enhancing affinity for its clients and brands. Outlyr manages a number of professional golf tournaments, sporting, hospitality and lifestyle events, as well as the sponsorship portfolio for several blue-chip clients. For additional information on Outlyr, visit www.Outlyr.com
About the LPGA
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) is the world’s premier women’s professional golf organization. Created in 1950 by 13 pioneering female Founders, the LPGA, whose members now represent more than 60 countries, is the longest-standing professional women’s sports organization. Through the LPGA Tour, the Epson Tour, the LPGA Professionals, and a joint venture with the Ladies European Tour, the LPGA provides female professionals the opportunity to pursue their dreams in the game of golf at the highest level. In addition to its professional tours and teaching accreditation programs, the LPGA features a fully integrated Foundation, which provides best-in-class programming for female golfers through its junior golf programming, and its LPGA Amateurs division, which offers its members playing and learning opportunities around the world. LPGA aims to use its unique platform to inspire, transform and advance opportunities for girls and women, on and off the golf course.
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About the LPGA Tour
The LPGA Tour is the world’s leading competitive destination for the best female professional golfers in the world. The Tour hosts more than 30 annual events across 10 countries for over 200 Active Players, awarding total prize funds exceeding $118 million and reaching television audiences in more than 220 countries. Follow the LPGA Tour on its U.S. television home, Golf Channel.
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