Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give Announces New 'Inside the Ropes' Contest in Celebration of Father's Day Weekend
Members of the community are invited to nominate the father figure in their life for a chance to win a special VIP experience
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.
Follow the action and stay up-to-date on the latest tournament news by following #ForeHunger and #MeijerCommunity on social media.
About the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give: The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give is an official LPGA Tour event featuring 144 of the top female players in the world for a four-day, 72-hole stroke play competition at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Mich. In partnership with Meijer, a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates more than 500 supercenters, Meijer Grocery, neighborhood markets and Express locations throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin, this premier golf tournament combines world-class competition with community giving through the retailer's Simply Give hunger relief program, which supports local food pantries across the Midwest. As one of the top LPGA tournaments for families and food enthusiasts, the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give represents both elite competition and its ongoing commitment to making a positive impact in the community. For more information, visit meijerlpgaclassic.com and follow the tournament on Instagram and X at @MeijerLPGA.
About Blythefield Country Club: Located just north of Grand Rapids, Blythefield has been providing families the best golf and social experience in West Michigan since 1928. With the Rogue River flowing through, Blythefield boasts one of the most beautiful championship layouts in Michigan. Previously, Blythefield has hosted the 1953 Western Amateur, the 1961 Western Open, won by Arnold Palmer, and the 2005 Western Junior won by Rickie Fowler. Beginning in 2014, Blythefield is honored to host the Meijer LPGA Classic. Learn more about Blythefield Country Club at www.blythefieldcc.org.
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