The LPGA Tour has been on a high this season, with introduction of new tournaments like the Mizuho Americas Open, and other initiatives by veteran golfers growing the league exponentially. On top of that, stunning players such as Rose Zhang, Leona Maguire, Stephanie Meadow, Nelly Korda, and many more, including the latest Championship winner Ruoning Yin, the LPGA stars are proving to be imminent boosters for the Tour’s welfare.
One such astounding talent is Jennifer Kupcho, who has proved her skills with her swings on the green for almost half a decade as a pro golfer. Kupcho, who turned pro after a successful stint as an amateur in 2019, has since won her first maiden trophy at the Chevron Championship in 2022. Now, as a fine contender in the 2023 season of the LPGA Tour, fans are wondering what her next step would be.
Will Jennifer Kupcho play at the US Women’s Championship this season?
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Jennifer Kupcho is a rising star of the LPGA Tour. Much like her competitive 20-year-old compatriot, Rose Zhang, Kupcho earned herself an exemption into the US Women’s Championship in 2023.
It all started with her jaw-dropping performance at the Chevron Championship in 2022. Kupcho was 24 years old but struggling to make an impact on the pro circuit, especially given her exciting past accomplishments. Then the opportunity presented itself, and Kupcho grabbed it to finally earn a place in LPGA Tour history.
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Her win at the Chevron championship came with a lead of two strokes and an unexpected realization. The American pro golfer was the first from her nation to win the title after 7 years. The last winner, Brittany Lincicome, is best known for her long driving distance on the greens. Seems like Kupcho is following her path of soaring success, even if it is not in terms of distance, it is sure with her performance.
Due to that exemplary gameplay at the Chevron Championship, Kupcho had an automatic qualifier for her participation in the US Women’s Championship 2023 as per the USGA. As the LPGA community prepares for the $10,000,000 event at Pebble Beach, Jennifer Kupcho is not only qualified to enter but has her eyes on the prize. no doubt, she will want to continue her legacy in the LPGA Tour by taking home yet another trophy.
Kupcho is among the top players ranked in Rolex rankings. Her skill with the club is something her fans are waiting to see in the upcoming event this season.
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Kupcho prepared for this for a long time
Since her early years, the LPGA Tour golfer has been a star on the course. When she was 15 years old, she was highly credited for three straight wins in the Colorado Women’s Golf Association. Her gameplay was extraordinary enough for the CWGA to consider creating a new honor just to commemorate her accomplishments.
The American golfer had three wins, and was popular for earning the Female Junior Player of the Year title. But that’s not the only thing that profoundly connects Kupcho to the golfing world. Her husband, whom she married just before winning her first Major Championship, is named Jay Monahan. Yes, exactly like the commissioner of the PGA Tour, but it’s definitely not him. Her husband supports her, caddies for her, and as a former golfer, understands her drive on the course. Together, the couple is definitely aiming to take home yet another award and thousands of dollars in prize money.
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