ShopRite LPGA Classic 2021, Galloway, NJ: 1-3 October

LPGA Tour 2021: The ShopRite LPGA Classic Presented by Acer, NJ: 1-3 October

From Golf Australia, The Preview, by Rod Morri:

It was one of the more emotional events of 2020 when popular Englishwoman Mel Reid broke through for a long-awaited maiden LPGA victory at the ShopRite Classic in New Jersey.

The then 33-year-old survived a tense final round battle with rising American star Jennifer Kupcho, a run of four birdies in a five hole stretch midway through the final round proving the difference. Read more

From Golf Digest, by Keely Levins:

The broadcast of the ShopRite LPGA Classic is going to sound a little different this year. For the first time in a U.S. golf television broadcast, you’ll only hear female voices. When you tune in to Golf Channelf for the 54-hole tournament that starts on Friday, Cara Banks will host, with Judy Rankin working as analyst, Paige Mackenzie as hole announcer and Kay Cockerill and Karen Stupples doing on-course reporting. Beth Hutter will be producing. Read more

Defending champion: Mel Reid (Eng)

Australians competing: Katherine Kirk, Hannah Green, Su Oh, Sarah Kemp, Sarah Jane Smith

Seaview Hotel & GC, Bay Course

The Bay Course opened in 1914 and was designed by Hugh Wilson and Donald Ross. The 6,300-yard layout is less a test of length, and more a test of imagination, accuracy and short game. The Bay Course presents a Scottish-links feel, dramatic seaside views, deep pot bunkers and small undulating greens.

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