Malixi avenges runner-up finish at the 2023 U.S. Girls’ Junior in Record Fashion; Will Make LPGA Tour Tournament Debut at the JM Eagle LA Championship
TARZANA, Calif., – Recently crowned 2024 U.S. Girls’ Junior champion Rianne Malixi will be competing against the world’s best female professional golfers next April when she makes a return visit to El Caballero Country Club as a sponsor exemption for the 2025 JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro, Los Angeles’ signature LPGA Tour event, taking place April 14-20.
At the 2024 U.S. Girls’ Junior, which concluded on Saturday, July 20 at El Caballero Country Club, a sponsor exemption to the JM Eagle LA Championship was on the line for the winner of the championship. Malixi, a 17-year-old from the Philippines who has verbally committed to Duke University, avenged her 1-down runner-up finish at the 2023 U.S. Girls’ Junior in record fashion.
Malixi had arguably one of the best days of her career on Saturday, registering 14 birdies against no bogeys in 29 holes of golf. In the morning 18, she shot the equivalent of 9-under 62 – with the usual match play concessions – in taking a 6-up lead after the first 18. Asterisk Talley, the 2024 Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Champion (where Malixi finished runner-up) and the 2024 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball champion, came out firing with three birdies over the first four holes in the afternoon session but could only cut the margin to as little as 5-down before Malixi closed out the match on the 7th hole to win 8-and-7.
“Being able to compete inside the ropes with LPGA professionals is a dream come true,” said Malixi. “I’m beyond honored, and I am very grateful for this opportunity. Playing in an LPGA Tour event is not something a junior gets to do every day, so I’ll be prepping for April!”
“Rianne played phenomenal golf all week at the U.S. Girls’ Junior at El Caballero, and we are excited for her to tee it up in her first LPGA Tour event at the JM Eagle LA Championship in 2025 as a result of her victory,” said David Tucker, vice president of sales and partnerships at Outlyr and the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro. “Rianne has a bright future ahead of her on and off the golf course at Duke, and we look forward to welcoming her back to El Caballero in April.”
In addition, Talley (runner-up) and semi-finalists Jasmine Koo and Gianna Clemente also will be extended invitations to compete in the Monday Qualifier for the JM Eagle LA Championship, taking place Monday of tournament week.
The JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro is taking place at El Caballero in 2025 due to Wilshire Country Club undergoing a multi-million-dollar course renovation and comprehensive upgrade project beginning this fall.
El Caballero has previously hosted the LPGA Tour (2002-2004), won by Hall-of-Famers Seri Pak (2002) and Annika Sorenstam (2003 and 2004). In addition to hosting the recent U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship, the club has hosted the U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship as well as U.S. Open, U.S. Amateur and U.S. Senior Open qualifiers.
Named for the creek that meanders through the San Fernando Valley property, El Caballero Country Club was founded in 1957 and originally designed by William H. Johnson. Robert Trent Jones Sr. redesigned the course in 1963 and was recently renovated by his son, Rees Jones, in 2021.
The 2024 JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro boasted one of the strongest fields of the LPGA Tour season and featured a $3.75 million purse, the largest prize fund on the LPGA Tour outside of the major championships and the CME Group Tour Championship.
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.
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 El Caballero Country Club
El Caballero Country Club is a private member-owned club in Tarzana offering members and their guests a world class golf and country club experience – with exceptional and personalized service, superb dining and social opportunities, and extensive recreational options. Founded in 1957 on the principle of non-discrimination, a novel concept for that era, El Cab instead evaluates prospective members on their reputation, community service, and philanthropy, building a congenial and welcoming community.
El Cab’s 18-hole championship golf course was originally designed by William Johnson. Robert Trent Jones Sr. redesigned the course in 1963 and, in 2021, his son Rees Jones completed a restoration to improve playability and sustainability. The resulting drastic 33% water usage reduction earned El Cab the Metropolitan Water District’s Leadership in Conservation award and aligns with El Cab’s compassionate core values and demonstrates the commitment to being a good environmental steward of a limited natural resource.
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 $125 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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