GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give is honoring father figures all weekend long, and families can join in on the celebration with an exciting new contest for a chance to win a one-of-a-kind "Inside the Ropes" experience.
Starting today, the public is invited to submit a 400-word essay sharing why their father or positive role model deserves an exclusive "Inside the Ropes" experience at the 2025 Meijer LPGA Classic. The essay should also express their excitement about sharing this opportunity with their father figure during Father's Day Weekend. Youth 17 and under are welcome to participate as long as the essay is submitted by an adult 18 or over.
One winner and their father figure will be selected per each day of the tournament to walk the course inside the ropes with official LPGA professionals and get a front-row view of all the action. Eligible participants must enter their submission at meijerlpgaclassic.com/fan-experience#fathers-day-contest by May 25.
Chosen recipients will receive:
- Two (2) Inside the Ropes Credentials (valid any one day, June 12-15 – day to be mutually agreed upon)
- Free admission to the tournament the day of their attendance
- $500 donation to Meijer Simply Give program in their name
- $50 Meijer gift card
Full contest rules can be found at this link.
"The Meijer LPGA Classic is all about bringing families together and supporting our communities," said Cathy Cooper, executive director of the Meijer LPGA Classic. "This opportunity is a special way for us to celebrate the incredible fathers and role models who make a difference every day and we're thrilled to give families the chance to share their stories and create unforgettable memories 'Inside the Ropes' during such a meaningful weekend."
The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will once again be held during Father's Day weekend, June 12-15, at Blythefield Country Club and feature the best female golfers in the world. The previous ten tournaments generated more than $12 million to feed families across the Midwest through the retailer's Simply Give hunger relief program.
In celebration of Father's Day on Sunday, June 15, fathers will be granted free general admission to the course. Military personnel (active, retired, reserve, veteran) and a plus one will also be granted free general admission all four days of tournament play with proper identification.
For more information on the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, please visit meijerlpgaclassic.com.
To view the 2024 tournament highlight video, click here.
