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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The 10th Meijer Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Classic for Simply Give has concluded. The event, held at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Mich., comprised four days of competitive golf. Lilia Vu was crowned the winner after a three-hole playoff.
This victory marks Vu’s fifth LPGA Tour win and first time playing since the Ford Championship in late March in Arizona due to a back injury. Vu defeated Lexi Thompson and third-round leader Grace Kim with a 5-foot birdie putt on the third playoff, the par-5 fourth hole. On Sunday, she turned in a 65 (-7) to take home the title.
Tournament officials proudly announced the event generated $2 million for the Meijer Simply Give program that will help stock the shelves of hundreds of food pantries across the Midwest. Including this year’s event, the Meijer LPGA Classic has now generated more than $12 million for the Simply Give program.
“I think this is the most meaningful win, because there was a time two months ago where I was just crying on the range not sure if I would ever play a tournament again without pain. To be here today, it’s just incredible,” said Vu. “Just the team I have around me, they’ve supported me through everything and I just can’t believe that we’re in this position today – definitely wasn’t in the mindset of winning. I just happened to win. I’m very grateful for everything.”
“Reflecting on the past 10 years, it’s been wonderful to see the Meijer LPGA Classic truly flourish into one of the biggest events on the LPGA Tour, and we’re grateful to all who’ve made it a spectacular tournament year after year,” Meijer president & CEO Rick Keyes said. “This tournament goes beyond the golf course, making a substantial impact on hunger relief through our Simply Give program and helping to keep our local food pantry shelves stocked for families in need. From the players to our spectators, community partners, and volunteers, the impact of this event continues to make a difference for our neighbors in need.”
Dates for the 2025 Meijer LPGA Classic will be released in the coming weeks.
In addition to the $2 million raised by this year’s event, Meijer will donate $25,000 to a hunger relief organization of Vu’s choice as part of a tradition the retailer started in 2021. Last year’s Champion, Leona Maguire, chose to support Kids’ Food Basket in Grand Rapids, Mich. Details on Vu’s donation will be shared in the coming weeks.
