"It's the first big announcement for Craig Kessler, who took over as LPGA commissioner in July. He said the Aramco Championship "reflects exactly where we're headed in building the global schedule for our tour." "We often talk about routing, courses and purses, and this event checks every box," Kessler said. "We also recognize that partnerships like this - built on LET's longstanding collaboration with Golf Saudi and PIF -- can help strengthen the women's game on a global scale and elevate opportunities for our athletes.""
"Charley Hull of England, who has membership on both tours, has won Aramco events twice and was runner-up five times. "We've had a strong relationship with Golf Saudi since 2020, and this next chapter - welcoming the LPGA to join us at Shadow Creek - highlights how far we've come in strengthening the global platform for women's golf," said Marta Figueras-Dotti, chair of the LET's board of directors."
The LPGA and Ladies European Tour will co-sanction the Aramco Championship at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas April 2-5, featuring 120 players and a $4 million purse. The event is part of the five-tournament PIF Global Series, rebranded this year with increased prize money, and traces origins to a 2020 team concept that became the Aramco Team Series. The series has held U.S. stops including Glen Oaks and two Trump-owned courses. Notable past winners include Nelly Korda, Alison Lee and Charley Hull. LPGA commissioner Craig Kessler and LET chair Marta Figueras-Dotti highlighted the partnership with Golf Saudi and PIF to strengthen the women's game globally.
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