Coates Golf to Title Sponsor New LPGA Opener
July 31, 2014
The LPGA announced today the addition of a new tournament that will begin the season with Coates Golf being named the title sponsor.
The Coates Golf Championshipwill take place at the Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club in Ocala, Fla., January 28-31, 2015.
Last year’s season opener, The Pure Silk-Bahamas Classic, will immediately follow this new tournament.
“We are excited to partner with Coates Golf to have the 2015 LPGA season begin in Florida,” said LPGA Commissioner Michael Whan. “Playing back-to-back events in Florida and the Bahamas in the East Coast time zone will be a great way for our fans to watch our first two events of the year live on Golf Channel.”
The deal was confirmed early Monday by Golden Ocala general manager Joe Donnelly as well as Randall Coates, chief operating officer of title sponsor Coates Golf. “It’s official,” Coates said. “All the contracts have been signed. We have a three-year contract with the LPGA. It will be the first tournament of the year for the LPGA.”
