The LPGA announced that the LPGA Tour Championship will be played at The Houstonian Golf & Country Club in Houston, Texas. It will be the first LPGA event in the Houston area in six years. The season-ending event will be played from November 17-22, 2009 with a field of 120 of the best golfers from the 2009 season. Ji-Yai Shin is the defending champion.
The Tour Championship replaces the ADT Championship. The tournament will keep the unique format that sees a cut after 36 holes down to 70 golfers. Then, a second cut after 54 holes trims the field to 30 players for the final round.
LPGA announces Tour Championship
The Tour Championship replaces the ADT Championship. The tournament will keep the unique format that sees a cut after 36 holes down to 70 golfers. Then, a second cut after 54 holes trims the field to 30 players for the final round.
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