The 2017 ANA Inspiration was the 36th edition of the ANA Inspiration, a major championship on the LPGA Tour. The tournament was played from 6–9 April 2017 at the Dinah Shore Tournament Course of Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, United States.
Champion
South Korean golfer Ryu So‑yeon won the championship with a total score of 276 (−8), securing her second major title. She finished five strokes ahead of the runner‑up, American Lexi Thompson, who posted a total of 281 (−3).
Field and Format
The event featured a field of 115 players who competed in a 72‑hole stroke‑play format. A cut was made after the second round, with the top 70 players and ties advancing to the final two rounds.
Prize Money
The total purse for the 2017 tournament was US $2.5 million, of which the winner’s share was US $375,000.
Sponsorship and History
The tournament is sponsored by All Nippon Airways (ANA) and is traditionally held in early April. It traces its origins to the Colgate-Dinah Shore Winner’s Circle, first played in 1972, and has been recognized as a major championship on the LPGA Tour since 1983.
Notable Aspects
- Ryu So‑yeon’s victory marked her first win at the ANA Inspiration and her second major championship overall.
- The win granted Ryu a ten‑year exemption on the LPGA Tour and a five‑year exemption into the tournament.
References
- LPGA Tour official tournament statistics, 2017 ANA Inspiration.
- Mission Hills Country Club event archives.
- Contemporary news reports from major sports outlets covering the 2017 tournament.
