Founders Cup is successfully entering into its second year
The 2nd RR Donnelley LPGA Founders Cup is going to begin from March 14 to 18, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge’s Wildfire Golf Club, with several competent players eyeing the victory.
The tournament is expected to feature big names on the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association), which means that grabbing a victory will be an uphill task for any player.
The competitiveness of the tournament is evident from the fact that the current world number one Yani Tseng has also confirmed to participate in the event.
Tseng is likely to give a tough time to her rivals, given her stunning past record on the LPGA Tour.
Despite what Tseng is planning for the tournament, there will be other prominent names on the course.
The Cup being played at Phoenix is known to stage a tough competition among battle-hardened players but there is another factor that has put the event in the limelight.
In addition to featuring big names like Yani Tseng, the field will also see lesser-known faces putting their skills to the test.
Although the event has been underrated due to media coverage and a large number of anonymous players, the officials of the tournament have assured that the event will amaze the fans and players this season.
It will be unfair to say that the event has been dwarfed by the popularity of events like HSBC Women’s Champions and others, but the Cup has yet to achieve the respect it deserves.
The spectators, who have been expecting to see their favourite players at phoenix, must have been a bit shocked when they heard the news that the RR Donnelley LPGA Founders Cup is going to feature a roster that comprises so many anonymous players.
Some say that anonymous players are the real reason why the Cup has not been able to attract a massive fan following.
American fans like to see big names on the course. This is what gains media coverage and money.
However, the growing influence of non-American players in women’s golf has reversed the situation to a great extent.
Fans at Phoenix have long been aware of this development and this is why they go for events that feature more American players in roster.
No matter how many American players are in the roster this year, the tournament will definitely not be devoid of challenge. The tournament is offering a hefty purse of $1,500,000, which is enough to lure players.
The Cup was introduced to pay tribute to the founding fathers and patrons of the LPGA, as they spent years serving women’s golf.
The LPGA officials have done much to dispel doubts regarding the slumping credibility of the Founders Cup — something acknowledge by the CEO and President of RR Donnelley, Thoman J. Quinlan.
Thomas heaped praise on the LPGA management, saying the event has evolved to become one of the most prestigious tournaments on the LPGA, despite a few downsides.
“We are very proud to again sponsor a superb event that showcases exceptional athletic competition, recognizes the contributions of pioneering women and supports opportunities for girls to become involved in all of the positive attributes surrounding the
game,” Thomas said.
“The Founders Cup reflects a deep respect for heritage and a desire to embrace innovation. These are values that we share as we look forward to an exciting RR Donnelley Founders Cup event,” he added.
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