The Grandeur of Golf: Unveiling the world of premier leagues and iconic courses
Dive into the heart of international and explore prestigious leagues & breathtaking courses
Last Updated: Dec 21, 2023, 12:44 IST2 min
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At the professional level, golf offers several courses and leagues for golfers to develop their careers and hone their skills. This sport welcomes enthusiastic amateurs, providing platforms to jumpstart their journey alongside seasoned professionals.
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"Success in this game depends less on strength of body than strength of mind and character." - Arnold Palmer
Though there are several respected golf leagues around the world and throughout the year, the leagues that gather the most attention are the PGA, LPGA, and PGA Tour Champions.
1. PGA Tour:
Established in 1929, the PGA Tour is the most prestigious professional golf tour featuring top players worldwide. There are four major championships on the PGA: The Masters, The Open Championship (often referred to as the British Open), U.S. Open and PGA Championship.
Established in 1934 at the Augusta National Golf Club, The Masters is an invite-only event for the best players on and off the PGA Tour. The ultimate dream prize here is the coveted green jacket. This sought after prize gives lifetime rights to the winners to play at Augusta National.
The Open Championship (often referred to as the British Open) was established in 1860. This tournament takes place on multiple courses, the most famous being the venerable and breathtaking Old Course at St. Andrews. The Open Championship is open for amateurs and professionals alike.
The U.S. Open, established in 1895, is among the oldest golf tournaments in the USA.
The PGA Championship is an invite-only event for the top PGA professionals. It was established in 1916 at the Oak Hill Country Club.
2. LPGA Tour:
Though several LPGAs exist worldwide, the mononymous LPGA Tour, established in 1950, is similarly the most significant golf league for women. It includes five major championships: The Chevron Championship, U.S. Women"s Open, KPMG Women"s PGA Championship, Women"s British Open & The Evian Championship.
Known by various names, including the ANA Inspiration and the Nabisco Championship, The Chevron Championship was established as a major championship in 1983 and held annually at Mission Hill"s Country Club.
Established in 1946, U.S. Women"s Open is the oldest of the five majors, taking place at various golf courses, the most significant being its home course at Pebble Beach Golf Links.
KPMG Women"s PGA Championship is a professionals-only event. It was established in 1955. It has a significant prize fund and is a valuable opportunity for career golfers.
Established in 1976, Women"s British Open became a major championship in 2001.Its most notable features are its links-style courses and unpredictable weather since it takes place in late July or early August.
Established in 1994 for the Ladies European Tour1, the Evian Championship became a fixture on the LPGA tour in 2000.
First Published: Dec 21, 2023, 12:44
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