“She officially announced her retirement last year, but she is coming back for this tournament a fan favorite we are thrilled to have her.”
Tournament executive director Cathy Cooper says Lexi Thompson is one of several past champions returning to play in this year’s Meijer LPGA Classic:
“We again expect a strong field of players this year.”
Next month 144 of the best women golfers in the world will compete in the Meijer LPGA classic For Simply Give. Player Brittany Lincicome says some on the tour consider it a bright spot on the schedule:
“Just because of what the tournament offers. how beautiful the golf course is, the facilities and just how nice everybody is to us.”
The Meijer Classic raises money for their Simply Give charity. Company president Rick Keys says Simply Give supports food banks across the Midwest:
“Feeding our neighbors in need. We serve over 400 food pantries across the Midwest in every single community where we operate stores.”
The Meijer Classic is June 12th through the 15th.
“We really feel welcome and really love coming to play in this event. I’m super excited to see you guys in a month from now.”
