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2023 Meijer LPGA Classic Championship Preview: Power Rankings, Prize Money, Defending Champion, Host Venue, and Everything You Need To Know

Published 06/12/2023, 11:30 AM EDT

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Grand Rapids, MI – The highly anticipated 2023 Meijer LPGA Classic, one of the marquee competitions on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) schedule, is expected to take place. The defending champion and other competitors are preparing for an exciting competition on the greens as the world’s best golfers descend on Blythefield Country Club. This year’s competition looks to be a classic thanks to a talented field.

Will Jennifer Kupcho triumph once more, or will a different player take the coveted Meijer LPGA Classic crown? Golf fans from all over the world will be riveted to their TVs as they impatiently await the results of this exciting competition. The golfing world is holding its breath in anticipation of the thrilling clashes that lie ahead; keep reading.

The best women golfers are going to fight for glory

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Fans were ecstatic when the famous championship golf tournament’s organizers revealed that 18 of the top 25 women’s golfers will be competing. From June 15 to 18, the eighth annual event will take place at Belmont’s illustrious Blythefield Country Club. With such a famous pitch, viewers can anticipate an exciting competition. All the players will be fighting for the $2,500,000 prize purse.

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Several renowned golfers from the Women’s World Golf Rankings Top 10 are among the confirmed competitors. Here are the top 5 picks for the 2023 Meijer LPGA Classic.

  1. Nelly KordaKorda, who is currently rated second in the world, has been in fantastic shape this season and has won a number of prestigious matches. She is a strong contender for the title thanks to her steady play and unwavering concentration.
  2. Jennifer Kupcho – Jennifer Kupcho, the current holder of the Meijer LPGA Classic title and the former number-one player in the world, will be coming back to the tournament to defend her title.
  3. Brooke Henderson – Henderson has won numerous awards, including multiple LPGA Tour titles, thanks to her strong drive and aggressive playing style. Henderson poses a major contender to win the Meijer LPGA Classic with her unshakable resolve and successful past performance in this competition.
  4. Lydia Ko – The incredibly gifted golfer Lydia Ko has earned a berth in the top 5 power rankings for the much-awaited 2023 Meijer LPGA Classic. World No. 3, Ko has established herself as a tough competitor in the world of women’s golf thanks to her extraordinary abilities and unyielding resolve.  
  5. Lexi Thompson Lexi Thompson, a previous champion who won the title in 2015, is also on the roster. Thompson’s strong shots and bold style of play have won her a lot of fans.

Fans who are anxious to see this extraordinary lineup of golfing talent can buy tickets right away. Daily admission costs $10. The weekly grounds permits, which are available to those who want to attend the full event, cost $25. There is a free-of-charge admission for children under the age of 17 when an adult who has a ticket accompanies them.

Defending champion will face fierce competition

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Jennifer Kupcho triumphed in the competition last year, displaying her amazing abilities and mental toughness. Kupcho wants to demonstrate her might and establish herself as a serious contender as she assumes the spotlight once more. She won’t have an easy time winning, though, as several strong rivals are prepared to put Kupcho’s rule in jeopardy. Nelly Korda, the champion for 2021, is at the top of the power rankings.

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Fans are anticipating the Meijer LPGA Classic’s jaw-dropping skill demonstrations, unshakeable resolve, and inevitable drama as the tournament gets underway. The world’s top female golfers will square off in a heated contest. Defending champion Jennifer Kupcho will surely face a difficult struggle to hold on to her title.

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