Sunday, October 6, 2024

2024 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship: High Stakes

The 2024 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship kicks off this week at Sahalee Country Club, featuring an impressive lineup of top talent from the LPGA Tour. Nine past champions are among the competitors, including defending champion Ruoning Yin, 13-time LPGA Tour winner Brooke Henderson, and current Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings No. 1 Nelly Korda.

A total prize purse of $10.4 million awaits the players, alongside 650 points in the Race to the CME Globe. Of particular significance is the opportunity to secure a spot in the 2024 Olympics, with the qualification window closing after this major event. Many athletes are aiming for a strong performance at Sahalee to bolster their chances for Paris.

Highlighted in the field are also 2024 LPGA Tour rookies, including standout names such as Gabriela Ruffels, Mone Inami, and Alexandra Forsterling. Additionally, the tournament features a diverse group of competitors, including established winners from this season’s tour events, top-ranked players, local connections, and debuting talents.

Notably, Washington residents and sponsor exemptions add to the regional flavor of the event, promising an exciting competition as golf’s elite vie for prestigious honors at one of the season’s marquee tournaments.

Here are the tee times and pairings for the final round of the 2024 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship:

Morning Round (Starting from Hole 1):

  • 11:15 am: Ruoning Yin, Peiyun Chein, Ayaka Furue
  • 11:26 am: Mao Saigo, Jiwon Jeon, Minami Katsu
  • 11:37 am: Georgia Hall, Yu Jin Sung, Hyo Joo Kim
  • 11:48 am: Ariya Jutanugarn, Bianca Pagdanganan, Celine Boutier
  • 11:59 am: Minjee Lee, Allisen Corpuz, Brook Henderson
  • 12:10 pm: Patty Tavatanakit, Jennifer Kupcho, Lindsey Weaver-Wright
  • 12:21 pm: Linn Grant, Lauren Coughlin, Hye-Jin Choi
  • 12:32 pm: Leona Maguire, Hae Ran Ryu, Akie Iwai
  • 12:43 pm: Madelene Sagstrom, Esther Henseleit, Xi Yu Lin
  • 12:54 pm: Gaby Lopez, Ally Ewing, Charley Hull

Afternoon Round (Starting from Hole 1):

  • 1:05 pm: Lexi Thompson, Jin Young Ko, Hinako Shibuno
  • 1:16 pm: Sarah Schmelzel, Lilia Vu, Carolina Inglis
  • 1:27 pm: Amy Yang, Lauren Hartlage, Miyu Yamashita

Morning Round (Starting from Hole 10):

  • 11:10 am: Rio Takeda, Maja Stark, Aline Krauter
  • 11:21 am: Arpichaya Yubol, Malia Nam, Hannah Green
  • 11:32 am: Aditi Ashok, Na Rin An, Stephanie Kyriacou
  • 11:43 am: Mariah Stackhouse, Paula Reto, Mi Hyang Lee
  • 11:54 am: Frida Kinhult, A Lim Kim, Lindy Duncan
  • 12:05 pm: Elizabeth Szokol, Pajaree Anannanrukarn, Ashleigh Buhai
  • 12:16 pm: Rose Zhang, Celine Borge, Cheyenne Knight
  • 12:27 pm: Yealimi Noh, Lizette Salas, Lydia Ko
  • 12:38 pm: Gabriela Ruffels, Maria Fassi, Grace Kim
  • 12:49 pm: Morgane Metraux, Atthaya Thitikul, Moriya Jutanugarn
  • 1:00 pm: Yuka Saso, Ruixin Liu
  • 1:11 pm: Azahara Munoz, Angel Yin

These pairings will determine the final competition for the championship title, with players navigating the challenging course to secure victory at one of golf’s prestigious events.

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