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Saudi Golf Eyes US Expansion with LPGA Tour
5 Apr
Summary
- LPGA and Ladies European Tour co-sanction an event in the US.
- Golf Saudi aims to expand its presence in North America.
- The tournament features a $4 million purse attracting top players.
Shadow Creek in Las Vegas is hosting a groundbreaking co-sanctioned event between the LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour, facilitated by Golf Saudi. This $4 million purse tournament has drawn a strong field of players, with larger crowds than in previous years.
Golf Saudi's chief investment officer, Thomas Rudy, indicated that this event serves as a "strong case study" for future expansion in the U.S. He expressed optimism about holding North American events in 2027, working collaboratively with the LPGA and LET. Rudy emphasized that Golf Saudi's objective is to support women's golf globally and promote Saudi Arabia as open for business, not to create a rival league to the PGA Tour.
Saudi Arabia's involvement in women's golf began in 2020 with the Saudi Ladies Team International. The Aramco series, part of the LET schedule, has been played in the U.S. as stand-alone events. This new co-sanctioned format aims to foster closer ties with the global women's golf community while showcasing development in Saudi Arabia's golf ecosystem.
