Dallas, TX – The Women’s All Pro Tour, the official qualifying tour for the LPGA’s Epson Tour, will be heading to Mandeville, Louisiana for the first time since 2019 for the Northshore Championship. The four day tournament will feature over 100 of the best LPGA hopefuls competing at the beautiful Beau Chene Country Club.
“We are delighted to return to the Northshore area and Beau Chene CC. In a sense, the WAPT was founded at Beau Chene after a discussion with Epson Tour Player and Mandeville resident, Elise Bradley.” said WAPT President Gary DeSerrano. “We have a truly international field and we are certain the women will enjoy their time in the Northshore area. We are excited to kick off the 2023 season at Beau Chene Country Club!”
The Northshore Championship is scheduled for April 4th – April 7th, 2023. The week will include a Pro-Am, clinics, parties and a 72-hole championship finishing on Friday, April 7th all with the support of the tournament partner, Louisiana Northshore. The tournament purse is expected to be $55,000 with the tournament champion taking home $10,000 minimum. In addition, as the official qualifying tour of the LPGA’s Epson Tour the tournament winner and runner-up will each receive an exemption into an upcoming Epson Tour event.
“It is an honor and privilege for Beau Chene Country Club to host this year’s Northshore Championship season-opening event on the Women’s All Pro Tour,” said Mark Inman, COO of Beau Chene Country Club. “Not only does the WAPT provide an outstanding foundation for aspiring women golfers, it is an opportunity to showcase the game to other young golfers who may follow in their path. We are thrilled to welcome them to our courses.”
To participate in the pro-am tournament, become a sponsor, or to volunteer, please use the following link https://northshore-championship.perfectgolfevent.com/
About the WAPT
A subsidiary of K&G Sports LLC, the WAPT represents one of the best development opportunities for golf professionals in the USA to hone their competitive skills, while preparing for a life on the Epson and LPGA Tours. LPGA Tour graduates include Yealimi No, Matilda Castren, Gabby Then and Savannah Vilaubi. Follow the WAPT on the web at www.wapt.golf, facebook.com/waprotour/, Twitter: @WAPTGolf, and Instagram @womensallprotour
About Beau Chene Country Club
Beau Chene Country Club, established in 1975, is a privately owned and operated country club and community located on 351 acres in Mandeville, Louisiana. We are nestled in the heart of St. Tammany Parish among tall pines and the beautiful Tchefuncte River. With thirty-six holes of golf, a large pool complex, tennis and fitness facilities with childcare, the Northshore’s most spectacular dining, experienced and professional staff, and access to Clubcorp’s Club Alliance Program, Beau Chene Country Club has been and continues to be the premier private club in our area.
About the St. Tammany Parish Tourist and Convention Commission (Louisiana Northshore)
The mission of the St. Tammany Parish Tourist and Convention Commission (Louisiana Northshore) is to market and promote St. Tammany Parish as a highly desirable destination for visitors, thereby increasing the economic impact of tourism on the area. In 2021, 2.9 million visitors spent more than 1.02 billion dollars in St. Tammany Parish. In 2022, The Louisiana Travel Association recognized the Louisiana Northshore team with the Louey Award for Outstanding Convention and Visitors Bureau/Tourist Commission of the Year.
Luke Otto, Communications, WAPT
luke@kgsportsco.com, (734) 560-574
