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The LPGA Founders Cup tees it up once again at Wildfire Golf Club at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa, March 18 - 23, 2014.  Last year’s champion Stacy Lewis will be back to defend her title against a strong field of challengers that is expected to include top American golfers like Paula Creamer, Michelle Wie, Lexi Thompson and Lizette Salas, as well as 2013 Rolex Player of the Year and World No. 1 golfer Inbee Park and a majority of the top-ranked international golfers.                                                                     

The 2014 tournament kicks off with practice rounds on Tuesday 3/18 followed by the Official Pro-Am on Wednesday 3/19 featuring the LPGA pro’s along with some special celebrity guest players that will be announced the day before the pro-am. Tournament play commences early Thursday morning for the first round and concludes Sunday afternoon at Wildfire Golf Club.

Tickets start at $25 for a daily general admission and just $50 for a weekly badge. Upgraded tickets are available in the Pioneer Pavilion tent located on the ninth green offering complimentary drinks and snacks as well as at the Founders Club tent located on the 18th green which also includes complimentary food and beverage. Tickets can be purchased online here or at Van’s Golf Shops, the Official Ticket Outlet for the 2014 LPGA Founders Cup.

Whether you are a diehard golfer, a casual sports fan, or a parent looking for a fun way to entertain the entire family, there is something for everyone at the LPGA Founders Cup. The tour also helps provide a future for the LPGA-USGA Girls Golf Program, which has received more than $1.5 million from tournament proceeds in the last three years.  For more information visit www.LPGAFoundersCup.com

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