The 2024 Epson Tour season is rapidly approaching, with the first event less than a month away. The first swing of events brings the tour to the Sunshine State, which will host two longtime events and a brand-new event to start the season.
Florida’s Natural Charity Classic | Winter Haven, FL | March 8-10
- Course: Country Club of Winter Haven
- Purse: $250,000
- Winner’s Share: $37,500
The Florida’s Natural Charity Classic is the kickoff event for the Epson Tour in 2024, just like it was in 2023. Now, entering its 15th season, Florida’s Natural Charity Classic has become a mainstay on tour. The first event of the season helps prepare the field for what is ahead and can set up the winner for a career year. Agathe Laisne took home the hardware in 2023, and that was just the start of her impressive season. Laisne would go on to collect five more top-10 finishes in 2023 and earn her LPGA Tour Card for the 2024 season through the Race for the Card, finishing 6th, showing the importance of starting the season strong.
IOA Golf Classic presented by LPT Realty | Longwood, FL | March 15-17
- Course: Alaqua Country Club
- Purse: $200,000
- Winner’s Share: $30,000
The IOA Golf Classic presented by LPT Realty is entering its 11th year on the Epson Tour and has had a successful history with their champions. Two of the ten champions have gone on to win on the LPGA Tour, with Grace Kim, the 2022 IOA Golf Classic presented by LPT Realty champion, being the most recent. Kim won the 2023 LOTTE Championship presented by Hoakalei on the LPGA Tour and has moved into the top 75 in the world after her rookie season. Jenny Coleman won the IOA Golf Classic in 2023 and will be joining Kim on the LPGA Tour after finishing in the top 10 in the Race for the Card. Coleman has a chance to add to the list of impressive champions that have won at Alaqua Country Club.
Atlantic Beach Classic | Atlantic Beach, FL | March 21-23
- Course: Atlantic Beach Country Club
- Purse: $300,000
- Winner’s Share: $45,000
Closing out the 2024 Florida swing is the Atlantic Beach Classic, a brand-new event for the 2024 season. The Atlantic Beach Classic joins the Epson Tour schedule in style, having the joint third biggest purse of the season at $300,000. Atlantic Beach Country Club is no stranger to hosting professional golf tournaments, having hosted the Web.com (now Korn Ferry) for their tour championship from 2016-2018.
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