Definition
The 2024 LPGA Tour refers to the series of professional women's golf tournaments organized by the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) that took place during the calendar year 2024. It constitutes the official competition season for LPGA members and qualifying players, featuring individual stroke‑play events that award official money, ranking points, and qualifications for major championships.
Overview
The 2024 LPGA Tour represented the continuation of the LPGA’s annual schedule, traditionally comprising a mixture of regular‑season tournaments and the five recognized major championships. The season began in early January with events in Asia and concluded in late November in the United States. Throughout the year, approximately 30 official money events were held across multiple continents, including the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and Europe.
Key highlights of the 2024 season included the five majors:
- The Chevron Championship (formerly the ANA Inspiration)
- KPMG Women's PGA Championship
- U.S. Women’s Open
- AIG Women’s British Open
- The Evian Championship
Leading players throughout the season competed for the Rolex Player of the Year award, the Vare Trophy (lowest scoring average), and the season‑long earnings title. The official money list for 2024 reflected total prize purses that collectively exceeded $70 million, consistent with the tour’s recent growth in financial stature.
Etymology/Origin
The term “LPGA Tour” originates from the Ladies Professional Golf Association, founded in 1950 by a group of pioneering female golfers, including Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Patty Berg. The designation “2024” simply denotes the calendar year in which the scheduled series of tournaments took place, following the convention of naming each season by its year.
Characteristics
- Official Events: Only tournaments designated as official by the LPGA count toward season statistics, prize money, and world ranking points.
- Format: All events are stroke‑play competitions, typically over 72 holes (four rounds), with a cut after the second round.
- Field Composition: Fields consist of exempt players (based on prior performance, rankings, and qualifications), sponsor exemptions, and players who advance through Monday qualifiers.
- Prize Structure: Each tournament offers a total purse, with the winner receiving approximately 15–18 % of the purse; prize distribution follows LPGA guidelines.
- World Rankings Impact: Results affect the Women's World Golf Rankings, influencing eligibility for international team events such as the Solheim Cup.
- Broadcast and Media: The 2024 season was televised and streamed across major sports networks and digital platforms, expanding viewership globally.
Related Topics
- LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association)
- LPGA Majors (Chevron Championship, Women’s PGA Championship, U.S. Women’s Open, Women’s British Open, Evian Championship)
- Rolex Player of the Year award
- Vare Trophy
- Solheim Cup
- Women’s World Golf Rankings
- Professional golf tournament formats
- 2024 PGA Tour (men’s counterpart)