LPGA Facts
What does the acronym LPGA stand for?
Ladies Professional Golf Association
Which LPGA player is an 8-time member of the European Solheim Cup - co-captaining the team in 2017 and 2019, has won 15 tournaments including 2 majors, played in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, had her first child in 2018, has a birthday today, and visited Midland in February 2019?
Suzann Pettersen
When is the first day of official rounds?
Wednesday, July 17.
What all-star golfer on our staff has won 6 events at Midland Country Club including back-to-back Club Championships?
Chris Chandler - Executive Tournament Director
Which committee is specifically designated as a student program, and is responsible for walking inside the ropes with players, displaying their names?
Standard Bearers: Designated for high school and collegiate students. This committee is responsible for carrying a standard (with the names and scores for each professional) on the course for an entire round.
Who is the current commissioner of the LPGA?
Michael Whan
Which LPGA player has been a member of the U.S. Solheim Cup team 9 times, acting as Captain of the 2015, 2017, and 2019 teams?
Juli Inkster
What 5 players were in the GLBR for the official tournament announcement May 2018?
Brittany Lincicome, Katherine Kirk, Angel Yin, Jenny Shin, and Juli Inkster.
What staff member can't believe there are Michigan natives who don't know how to play Euchre?
Kylie Case - Marketing and Communications Manager
Which committee is responsible for helping spot balls and ensuring spectator safety?
Marshals: Marshals ensure fair play among all participants as well as safety for spectators, and are stationed at locations throughout the course. Focus is on the tees, landing areas, greens, and spectator crosswalks
When was the LPGA founded?
1950
Name one of the two sister pairs on the LPGA tour?
Ariya and Moriya Jutanugarn, and Nelly and Jessica Korda.
How many LPGA players will come to the GLBR to compete in the Dow GLBI?
144 players
Experiencing Michigan winter for the first time, this staff member recently learned the importance of shuffling while on ice?
Jason Slavin - Operations Coordinator
Which committee is responsible for staffing the volunteer center, ensuring all volunteers are having fun?
Volunteer Services: Responsible for staffing the volunteer headquarters, handling uniform distribution and maintaining a comfortable working environment for the volunteers.
How many different countries are represented on the LPGA tour?
32 countries
Which LPGA player won the Women's Australian Open in 2019 to join her sister, father and brother in winning Australian Open titles?
Nelly Korda. Her sister - Jessica - won the same event in 2012. Her father - international tennis star Petr Korda - won the Australian Open in 1998. Her young brother - Sebastian - won the Australian Open boys’ singles title in 2018.
What is the format of the Dow GLBI?
Teams will play an alternate shot and better ball format, switching between the two from day-to-day.
What staff member played soccer from age 4 through his collegiate career ?
Bradford Jones - Operations Coordinator
Which committee will operate predominately off-site, given logistics of the host course?
Driving Range and Practice Facilities: Assist in providing and maintaining a suitable driving range for all contestants. Specific duties include maintaining supplies with the facility such as range balls, beverages, and player identification signs.
What is the largest purse on the LPGA tour in 2019?
Both The CME Group Tour Championship and the U.S. Women's Open have a purse of $5 million.
Who was the first LPGA player ever to sweep all LPGA awards, including Rolex Player of the Year, the Vare Trophy, the Money Title, Race to the CME Global, and the Rolex ANNIKA Major Award?
In 2018, Ariya Jutanugarn became the first LPGA player to sweep all awards.
What is the name of the 2-day food festival happening Downtown Midland July 14-15?
Eat Great Community Celebration
What staff member recently became a U of M fan, claiming it's due to their allegiance to Tom Brady?
Matt Hilliker - Tournament Director
Which committee will give it's members a firsthand look at how business and golf can interact?
Pro-Am Caddies: This committee is specifically set aside for high school and collegiate golfers. Pro-Am volunteers will caddy for participants, allowing amateurs to walk their round with the professionals. This committee will give students a firsthand look at how business and golf can interact.