It is the week of the first LPGA Major, the first of the five Major this year is the ANA Inspiration, which is held at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California. The best players in the tour will be competing for the prestigious tournament and the $3.1 million in prizes.
The strong field and the big prizes are making the tournament very attractive, as it will be followed widely in the golf world. The stars of the LPGA tour will be competing to win the first major of the year.
Course and Tournament Information
• Course: Mission Hills Country Club – Dinah Shore Tournament Course
• Location: Rancho Mirage, California
• Date: April 1-4
• Par: 72 / 6,769 Yards
• Purse: $3.1 Million
On the PGA Tour, the Valero Texas Open will be played between 1-4 April in TPC San Antonio, Oaks Course located in San Antonio, Texas. The tournament is the last chance to qualify for next week The Masters, and it is specifically the last chance for Rickie Fowler to qualify, Fowler did not miss any major since 2010.
The field for the tournament is very strong, although some players are not playing in preparation for next week The Masters, the defending champion Corey Conners will try to retain his title, but he will face a strong competition from the likes of Jordan Spieth, Gary Woodland, Phil Mickelson, and others.
Course and Tournament Information
• Course: TPC San Antonio, Oaks Course
• Location: San Antonio, Texas
• Date: April 1-4
• Par: 72 / 7,435 Yards
• Purse: $7.7 Million
On the other hand, the Augusta National Women’s Amateur annual tournament is held this week at the historic Augusta National Golf club, where 82 of the best amateur golfers in the word are competing in one of the best golf courses.