CME has sponsored LPGA events previously. CME Group Titleholders sponsored Shanshan Feng's win. The company's sponsorship of the LPGA has been in place for almost 20 years. The company is now a very popular sponsor of golf events.
Race to the CME Globe
CME Group Tour Championship is changing their name. It will now go by the Race to the CME Globe Championship. The prize pool for first place is $2.5 million. The CME Group, based in Chicago, is sponsoring the event through 2023.
Tiburon Golf Club
The Tiburon Golf Course is where the LPGA CME Group Tour Championship takes place. This makes it a great location to enjoy a professional round of golf. In the year 2022, the tournament will be held on the Gold Course at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida. CME Group Tour Championship is the season's final event on the LPGA Tour. It is one of the top events on the women’s pro golf tour. The event will be televised on NBC Sunday along with Golf Channel.
Jin Young Ko
Rolex World Rankings No. Jin Young Ko has won six her last eleven LPGA starts. Jin Young Ko struggled with travel and injury issues in the first half. In March, she lost her grandmother which also affected her game. However, her consistency this year is impressive. In 10 starts, she has finished in the top 10, with five wins in the second half.
Yuka Saso
Yuka So finished 29th with a 1-over 72 in the second round at the 2021 LPGA CME Group Tour Championship. Saso had an excellent first round, but struggled with the tough conditions.
Natalie Gulbis
The CME Group Tour Championship is an event that's not just for the professionals. It's also a great opportunity for women who are just starting out in the LPGA. Gulbis participated in a 2015 pro-am tournament and was awarded for her efforts. In return, Gulbis was invited to compete at the CME Group Tour Championship. Gulbis contributed greatly to the development and organization of this event.
Shanshan Feng
Shanshan Feng is the first Chinese woman to win a tournament on the LPGA Tour. She is now in fifth place in overall rankings and has won two major championships. She has also won more than $4 million in her career. Feng is one among the most dynamic players on the LPGA Tour.