China will host its first LPGA tournament in October, with 63 of the world's top women golfers competing for a purse of $1.8 million. The event, to be known as the Grand China Air LPGA, will be played at the Haikou West Golf Club on tropical Hainan Island from October 24-26."This is a landmark event for women's professional golf, and we are excited to bring the best of the LPGA to China," said LPGA Commissioner Carolyn Bivens.
"China is one of the fastest growing golf markets in Asia, and with our growing supporter and sponsor interest, it is the right time to bring the LPGA there."
Earlier this year, the world's top players put their weight behind an expansion of the US LPGA Tour overseas with more tournaments played globally, particularly in Asia, where the sport is booming.
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