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The newest and most innovative tournament on the LGPA Tour has begun this week. Named after its title sponsor, the Mizuho Americas Open was inaugurated on 31st May. The tournament has been driven by a vision of being a “distinctive and premium event that celebrates women and advances the next generation”. It is being played at the Liberty National Golf Club, New Jersey which offers scenic views of the Statue of Liberty and the dreamy skyline of Manhattan.

The game has a new and productive format. 120 LPGA players are competing alongside 24 top-ranked junior girls on the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Tour. The theme of interaction between female golf stars and juniors, who will not only get to play with their seniors but also learn from them, is really commendable.

Star female golfers teeing it up for Mizuho Americas Open

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The event is currently ongoing and will have its final round on Sunday 4 June 2023. With LGPA legend Michelle Wie West as its host, the event has sparked even more hype among fans. Players fighting for the swanky prize money are – Lydia Ko, Brooke Henderson, Jennifer Kupcho, Minjee Lee, Ko Jin-Young, and Pajaree Anannarukarn. The 2020 U.S. Women’s Amateur winner Rose Zhang, is another anticipated player of the game who is turning professional with this event.

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World no. 4 Nelly Korda, who was earlier said to be competing at the event had to pull out of the tournament due to back pain. The 24-year-old issued an official statement and stated medical reasons for the withdrawal.

The sponsors of the event have taken a step forward towards equality in golf, by arranging paid lodging for the female players at the Conrad New York Downtown; a sincere move lauded by host Michelle Wie West as well.

Prize money distribution of purse of the tournament

The tournament has a prize purse of $2.75 million, which is one of the biggest purses on the LGPA Tour, besides the major events. The winner gets to take home a reward of $412,500. The second and third place will be granted $259,395 and $188,173 respectively. Here is the breakdown of the purse:

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PositionPrize Money
1st$412,500
2nd$259,395
3rd$188,173
4th$145,566
5th$117,165
6th$95,862
7th$80,240
8th$70,299
9th$63,198
10th$57,517
11th$53,255
12th$49,705
13th$46,580
14th$43,741
15th$41,184
16th$38,912
17th$36,925
18th$35,220
19th$33,801
20th$32,663
21st$31,529
22nd$30,391
23rd$29,257
24th$28,119
25th$27,126
26th$26,132
27th$25,136
28th$24,142
29th$23,149
30th$22,297
31st$21,444
32nd$20,592
33rd$19,740
34th$18,887
35th$18,179
36th$17,468
37th$16,759
38th$16,048
39th$15,337
40th$14,769
41st$14,202
42nd$13,635
43rd$13,065
44th$12,497
45th$12,071
46th$11,645
47th$11,219
48th$10,793
49th$10,367
50th$9,940
51st$9,658
52nd$9,373
53rd$9,088
54th$8,806
55th$8,521
56th$8,236
57th$7,953
58th$7,668
59th$7,386
60th$7,101
61st$6,960
62nd$6,816
63rd$6,675
64th$6,534
65th$6,390

Today, after the third round sitting on the top of the leaderboard, is Minjee Lee and Cheyenne Knight at T1, while Lydia sits third. Roze Zhang is also giving tough competition to players as she is at T4 with India’s Aditi Ashok.

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Who do you think will take home the whopping prize money? Let us know your pick in the comments down below.

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