Decatur-Forsyth Classic
The Decatur-Forsyth Classic is an event on the Symetra Tour, the LPGA's developmental tour. It has been a part of the Symetra Tour's schedule since 1985. It is held at the Hickory Point Golf Course in Decatur, Illinois.
Since 2006, the tournament has been the Symetra Tour's first and only major championship. The tournament underwent two changes for its first season as a major tournament: it became the Tour's first 72-hole event, and the purse increased to $100,000 with the winner receiving $14,000. The winner also receives a sponsor's exemption into the LPGA's State Farm Classic tournament.
From 2010 to 2012, the title sponsor of the tournament was Tate & Lyle, a multinational agri-processor based in England. Since 2013, they have been the presenting sponsor.
Tournament names through the years:
- 1985–2005: Michelob ULTRA FUTURES Charity Golf Classic
- 2006–09: Michelob ULTRA FUTURES Players Championship
- 2010–12: Tate & Lyle Players Championship
- 2013–15: Decatur-Forsyth Classic Present by Tate & Lyle and Decatur Park District
Winners
- 2015 Jimin Kang (Unofficial win, shortened to 18 holes[1])
- 2014 Madison Pressel
- 2013 Sue Kim
- 2012 Kristie Smith
- 2011 Valentine Derrey
- 2010 Jennifer Song
- 2009 Mina Harigae
- 2008 Vicky Hurst
- 2007 Emily Bastel
- 2006 Salimah Mussani
- 2005 Jenny Gleason
- 2004 Aram Cho
- 2003 Stephanie George
- 2002 Lorena Ochoa
- 2001 Angela Buzminski
- 2000 Nicole Jeray
- 1999 Lisa Jensen
- 1998 Nicole Jeray
- 1997 Jennifer Feldott
- 1996 Marilyn Lovander
- 1995 Lisa Grimes
- 1994 Laura Broadbent
- 1993 Margaret Platt
- 1992 Kristal Parker
- 1991 Marianne Morris
- 1990 Denise Baldwin
- 1989 Vickie Moran
- 1988 Lois Ledbetter
- 1987 Wendy VerBrugge
- 1986 Tammie Green
- 1985 Tammie Green
References
- ↑ "Jimin Kang Declared Unofficial Winner of Shortened 18-Hole Decatur-Forsyth Classic". Symetra Tour. June 14, 2015.
External links
- Symetra Tour - tournament microsite