For the sake of harmony with the other professional Tours, the LPGA Tour has decided to reduce the number of players passing the cut after 36 holes played. This change will take place on March 24 on the evening of the second round of the LPGA Drive on Championship scheduled for Gold Canyon (Arizona).
Small revolution within the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). The field of the cut for the 2023 season which started on January 19 in Florida will now qualify the 65 best and tied. Against the 70 and tied until then. This “policy” change, validated in close consultation with the LPGA Tour Player Management, will come into effect on LPGA Drive on Championship (23-26 mars).
« These new regulations, more consistent with other professional golf tours, will help ensure a manageable field after 36 holes of competitionunderline Tommy Tangtiphaiboontanathe LPGA Tour’s Vice President of Operations. This modification will increase the chances of playing off a tee (departure) the weekend and will allow to establish a faster rhythm of play in order to reinforce the experience of the competitors during the tournaments… »
