FAQ

What is the format of the event? This tournament marks the first time that the Legends of the LPGA and Epson Tours have collaborated on an event. The Legends and Epson players will be competing separately during this 54-hole stroke play event. The field will feature 102 Epson Tour players and 42 LPGA Legends players who will play with their respective tours for the first two rounds. Following the 36-hole cut, for the final round, the tours will be integrated. After the final round two champions will be crowned, one Legends of the LPGA player and one Epson Tour player.

About the Epson Tour: The Epson Tour is the official qualifying tour of the LPGA Tour and enters its 44th competitive season in 2024. With the support of entitlement partner Seiko Epson Corporation, the Tour’s mission is to prepare the world’s best female professional golfers for a successful career on the LPGA Tour. In the last decade, the Epson Tour has grown from 15 tournaments and $1.6 million in prize money to $5 million awarded across 20 events in 2024. With more than 600 graduates and alumnae moving on to the LPGA Tour, former Epson Tour players have won 480 LPGA titles.

Follow the Epson Tour at www.epsontour.com, as well as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About the Legends of the LPGA: Legends of the LPGA is the official senior tour of the LPGA providing competitive opportunities for LPGA Tour professionals and eligible amateurs, age 45 and over. The tour was founded in 2000 by 25 veteran LPGA Tour professionals with the goal of continuing to showcase the talents of some of the greatest women golfers of all time. Legends of the LPGA members, including 15 LPGA and World Golf Hall of Fame members, have combined for over 750 LPGA Tour victories including 84 major championships. Legends of the LPGA has helped raise nearly $24 million for charity.

Who is the Tournament Host? Toledo native and former No. 1 Stacy Lewis will be the Tournament Host. Lewis is a 2-time Solheim Cup captain and 13-time LPGA winner. “It’s an honor to lend my name to this event and keep professional golf and the LPGA in Toledo,” stated Lewis. “Most importantly, this event will celebrate our past while preparing our future stars for the LPGA Tour. In addition to the 54-hole tournament, we plan on having events for the Legends players to spend time with the Epson Tour players to take advantage of a great mentorship opportunity. We hope the relationships extend far beyond the week of the tournament. The new event is also a fantastic opportunity for the wonderful golf fans in the Toledo area to come see some familiar faces from the past 40 years!”

What is the name of the tournament? An official name for the tournament has not yet been finalized. Title sponsor naming rights are available for the 2025 event. For more information, please call the tournament office at (419) 913-9253.