French Lick Charity Championship
The French Lick Charity Championship is a tournament on the Epson Tour, the LPGA's developmental tour. It has been a part of the Symetra Tour's schedule since 2017. It is held at French Lick Resort in French Lick, Indiana.[1]
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | French Lick, Indiana |
| Established | 2017 |
| Course(s) | French Lick Resort |
| Par | 71 |
| Length | 6,431 yards (5,881 m) |
| Tour(s) | Epson Tour |
| Format | Stroke play |
| Prize fund | $335,000 |
| Month played | August |
| Current champion | |
 Jeon Ji-won | |
The tournament is held on the Donald Ross Course, named in honor of the Scottish-born golf course designer Donald Ross, who built the resort's second course in 1917.
The 2020 tournament was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]
With her win in 2021, Casey Danielson took the Symetra Tour money lead and wrapped up an LPGA Tour card for 2022.[3]
Starting in 2022, the event is hosted on the resort's second course, the Pete Dye Course, and contested over 72 holes with a purse of $335,000.[3]
Winners
| Year | Date | Winner | Country | Score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up | Purse ($) | Winner's share ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Lick Charity Championship | ||||||||
| 2023 | Aug 6 | Jeon Ji-won | South Korea | 273 (−15) | 3 strokes |  Kristen Gillman | 335,000 | 50,250 |
| 2022 | Aug 7 | Yin Xiaowen |  China | 281 (−7) | 1 stroke | Gabriella Then | 335,000 | 50,250 |
| Donald Ross Classic at French Lick Resort | ||||||||
| 2021 | Jul 10 | Casey Danielson | United States | 203 (−10) | 1 stroke | Beth Wu | 250,000 | 37,500 |
| 2020 | Jul 11 | No tournament | 225,000 | 33,750 | ||||
| 2019 | Jul 13 | Patty Tavatanakit |  Thailand | 200 (−13) | 3 strokes |  Ssu-Chia Cheng | 225,000 | 33,750 |
| 2018 | Jul 24 | Stephanie Kono | United States | 202 (−11) | 1 stroke |  Dottie Ardina Karen Chung | 225,000 | 33,750 |
| Donald Ross Centennial Classic | ||||||||
| 2017 | Jul 9 | Erynne Lee | United States | 201 (−12) | Playoff | August Kim | 200,000 | 30,000 |
References
- "Donald Ross Classic". Symetra Tour. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
- "Statement on Upcoming Symetra Tour Schedule and the LPGA Qualifying Tournament". LPGA. April 2, 2020. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
- "2021 Donald Ross Classic Recap". French Lick Resort. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
External links
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