Yes, today is the start of the CME Group Titleholders, the Tour Championship of the LPGA. It's somewhat unique in that the winner gets a full third of the total purse -- a half-million dollar winner's check from a $1.5 million purse. There are, by my count, 73 players in the field and no cut.
It have to be exciting, as there's no cause to play safe!
Tony Jesselli over at Mostly Harmless has put together a preview of the event, so I won't duplicate his work. But I would like to note a few players to watch coming into this event.
Stacy Lewis has already been named Player of the Year (not like the PGA, the LPGA uses factors no longer votes) and So Yeon Ryu has received Rookie of the Year. It's the first time an American has received POY given that Beth Daniel returned in 1994. Stacy has 4 wins this 12 months and So Yeon has 1. Needless to mention, each of these gamers are playing properly.
Inbee Park is coming off an notable run due to the fact that June. She's received two times, plus had 6 runner-united states of americaand a third. One of these seconds came final week, so she's absolutely in properly shape. In addition, she leads both the cash list and the scoring average -- awards that have yet to be decided.
Cristie Kerr broke a two-yr winning drought last week. I'd be surprised if she does not have a little extra pep in her step this week.
At the other stop of the spectrum, Paula Creamer is still in a -12 months triumphing drought and Yani Tseng is playing better but hasn't received in months. Plus, as Tony factors out, Stacy Lewis is now much less than three factors at the back of Yani for #1 inside the Rolex Rankings. Obviously Paula and Yani are prompted to play nicely... And with the prize cash set up the way it's miles...
Look for a shootout this week. Coverage runs today on GC from 1:30pm to 4pm ET. (Finally, a few live coverage!)
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