(1 June 2009 – Springfield, Illinois)
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At the start of the week, Kate Peters, Executive Director of State Farm, said, &aposThis is the best field in the history of the tournament with the LPGA&aposs top money list players set to compete. This is a tremendous opportunity for the community to see the world’s best women golfers, providing adults and children alike with a unique and affordable experience.” Being the week before the season’s second major has certainly assisted State Farm in assembling a hot field for the US$1.7million LPGA State Farm Classic to be played this week at the Panther Creek Country Club in Springfield, Illinois.
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rnCurrent No.1 on the Money List, Cristie Kerr will be joined by fifteen of the other Top-20 players on the Rolex Rankings including World No. 2 & 3 Yani Tseng and Paula Creamer. Of interest will be Michelle Wie who is still attempting to capture her first professional title. She finished in a tie for 3rd in her last start and is considered a strong chance.
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rnSeven ALPG Members will be competing for the US$255,000 winner’s cheque. Karrie Webb, Katherine Hull and Lindsey Wright will again lead the charge, looking to continue their fine season’s to date, which sees all three players sitting inside the Top-20 on the Official Money List. Wendy Doolan, Rachel Hetherington, Sarah Kemp and Sarah-Jane Smith will all be looking for a good finish to kick start their respective season’s. Play gets underway late on Thursday night AEST.
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Photo by Anthony Powter – Sarah Kemp