MILFORD, Ct. — The 144-player field for the Hartford HealthCare Women's Championship has been finalized by the Epson Tour. The "Road to the LPGA" begins its Northeast swing in the Constitution State from July 14-16 at Sacred Heart University's Great River Golf Club.
Individuals will compete in a 54-hole, stroke-play format for $200,000 and a winner's share of $30,000. A cut will be made to the low 60 and ties after 36 holes. Tournament admission is free, with one-day VIP tickets being sold for $100 and three-day tickets for $250. Offsite parking for spectators will be at Eisenhower Park, with shuttles running between 6:30 am – 8:30 pm on Friday and Saturday and 6:30 am – 6:30 pm on Sunday. Rideshare drop-off/pick-up will be allowed during the event at the GRGC Clubhouse.
"We owe a big thank you to Hartford Healthcare and the incredible commitment they've made to bring the Epson Tour to Connecticut to showcase some of the most talented golfers in the world," said Jody Brothers, Chief Business and Operations Officer for the Epson Tour. "We look forward to a great competition next week at Sacred Heart's Great River Golf Club."
Title sponsor, Hartford HealthCare helps lead the way in healthcare in Connecticut, with more than 500 locations serving 185 towns. Hartford HealthCare helps serve 23,000 community members daily, and they will play a part in 144 athletes chasing their dreams in a week.
"This is so much more than an investment in the communities and organizations we proudly partner with," said Lori McCabe, Institute Marketing and Communications Manager for Hartford HealthCare, Connecticut Orthopedic Institute. "One of Hartford HealthCare's core values is Equity. We are focused on making sure that the very best care is delivered to all those who need it; and on providing opportunities to those who have been underrepresented for too long. The LPGA and the Epson Tour align perfectly with Hartford HealthCare's values and mission. We are so proud to be a part of elevating the sport and these talented women who are following their dreams to be among the best in the world at what they do."
Nine of the current top 10 on the Epson Tour money list will tee it up at Great River Golf Club alongside eight of the 10 2023 champions. Notable athletes include Natasha Andrea Oon (No. 2), Gigi Stoll (No. 3 and Casino Del Sol Golf Classic champion), and Savannah Vilaubi (No. 5 and Copper Rock Championship winner).
Four athletes in the field are considered local, representing the surrounding states – New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Jennifer Rosenberg, of Syosset, New York, is one of the four and relishes the opportunity to play professional golf close to home. Chantal El Chaib, who also has a local connection as a Sacred Heart University's Women's Golf team member, will also compete as a sponsor invite.
"I'm extremely fortunate to be able to play in Connecticut next week near my hometown," said Rosenberg. "Hartford Healthcare and Sacred Heart University's Great River Golf Club are helping the Epson tour grow and will further expose the tour and players to new fans in the Northeast."
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