Eagle Classic (golf)
The Eagle Classic was an annual golf tournament for professional women golfers on the Symetra Tour, the official developmental tour of the LPGA. The event was played from 2008 to 2014 in the Richmond, Virginia area.
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Richmond, Virginia |
| Established | 2008 |
| Course(s) | Richmond Country Club |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 6,292 yards (5,753 m) |
| Tour(s) | Symetra Tour |
| Format | Stroke play |
| Prize fund | US$110,000 |
| Month played | August |
| Final year | 2014 |
| Tournament record score | |
| Aggregate | 203 Mo Martin (2011) |
| To par | −13 Mo Martin (2011) |
| Final champion | |
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In 2009 the title sponsor was iMPACT Ventures, a consulting firm based in Fairfax, Virginia. In 2010, the tournament was held without a title sponsor. In 2011, Eagle Companies signed a three-year contract to become the tournament's title sponsor. Eagle had previously been involved as the presenting sponsor of the tournament.[1]
The last benefiting charity of the Eagle Classic was the Massey Cancer Center.
Tournament names through the years:
- 2008: Greater Richmond Duramed FUTURES Classic
- 2009: iMPACT Classic
- 2010: Greater Richmond Golf Classic
- 2011–13: Eagle Classic
- 2014: Eagle Classic Presented by Bag Boy
Winners
| Year | Dates | Champion | Country | Score | Purse ($) | Winner's share($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Aug 15–17 | Marissa Steen | | 202 (−14) | 100,000 | 15,000 |
| 2013 | Aug 16–18 | Christine Song | | 208 (−8) | 110,000 | 16,500 |
| 2012 | Aug 17–19 | Paola Moreno |  | 207 (−9) | 100,000 | 15,000 |
| 2011 | Aug 12–14 | Mo Martin | | 203 (−13) | 100,000 | 14,000 |
| 2010 | Aug 13–15 | Jennifer Song1 |  | 204 (−12) | 100,000 | 14,000 |
| 2009 | Aug 14–16 | Lisa Meldrum | .svg.png){kind=small} | 208 (−8) | 100,000 | 14,000 |
| 2008 | Aug 15–17 | Haeji Kang | | 205 (−11) | 100,000 | 14,000 |
1Won in a sudden-death playoff
Tournament records
| Year | Player | Score | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Haeji Kang | 65 (−7) | 1st |
| 2009 | Pernilla Lindberg | 65 (−7) | 1st |
| 2011 | Min Seo Kwak | 65 (−7) | 1st |
| 2014 | Demi Runas | 65 (−7) | 1st |
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References
- "Eagle Companies to Sponsor Tournament in Richmond". Futures Tour. April 26, 2011. Archived from the original on November 7, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2011.
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