100-Year-Old Palos Verdes GC & FIR HILLS SERI PAK Championship: The History Explored

Palos Verdes, California, is getting ready to witness another swing from the LPGA Tour. There is a unique essence surrounding the Hills Seri Pak Championship in 2024. Known as the DIO Implant LA Open last year, the tournament will be played from March 21–24. Following that, the tournament will also mark the return of LPGA pioneer Seri Pak as a host. Annika Sorenstam and Michelle Wie West will join Pak in the tournament as well.

Accompanying the defending champion Yin Ruoning, there are some high-ranked pros, including Lilia Vu, Nelly Korda, and Charley Hull. The historic Golf Course will witness the clash of these seasoned golfers.

What sets this Golf Club apart?

The Palos Verdes Golf Club is now 100 years old and has served as the prestigious venue for the LPGA Tour. It was founded in 1924 and crafted by the hands of George C. Thomas and William P. “Billy” Bell. This course is a classic example of Thomas and Bell’s designs of the 1920s with extensive use of natural terrain. With a length of 6,480 yards and the consideration of westerly ocean breezes, the course has natural terrain, barrancas, creeks, and hills.

Small greens, extensive bunkering, and narrow fairways add to the challenge for golfers, ensuring an engaging experience on the course. Following that, the course doesn’t have two consecutive holes in the same par. This 18-hole venue will serve as the primary course for the $2 million tournament. With a field size of 144, the 2024 Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship is making its return to this historical course.

The significance of Seri Pak’s comeback

Pak has won 39 times worldwide, including 25 times on the LPGA Tour, the McDonald’s LPGA Championship (now known as KPMG Women’s PGA Championship) and the U.S. Women’s Open. However, since she retired from the LPGA Tour in 2016, it has gone through significant changes. Therefore, her comeback as a tournament host could potentially benefit the new generation of rising stars.

With the long-awaited returns and a historical gem, the FIR HILLS SERI PAK Championship kicks off a stretch of three consecutive events for the LPGA Tour. It will be a ramp-up to the first major championship of the season, The Chevron Championship. Who do you think will emerge victorious from FIR HILLS SERI PAK Championship?

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