The LPGA Drive On Championship was introduced in the LPGA circuit as a response to several tournament cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What makes the LPGA Drive On Championship so different from the other tournaments is how the series always embraces the tour's slogan and motto, "Drive On", by ensuring the resilience and determination of the LPGA association and players are respected during challenging times.
It took place in July 2020 for the first time at the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio, marking the LPGA's return after February 2020. It took place with 144 players with $1 million on stake as the purse, supported by the sponsors of the cancelled championships.
List of Golfers Who Won LPGA Drive On Championship Year by Year
Here's a detailed list of players who have won the LPGA Drive on Championship Year by Year.
| Year | Date | Venue | Champion | Country | Winning score |
| 2024 | Jan 28 | Bradenton Country Club | Nelly Korda | United States | 65-67-68-73=273 |
| 2023 | Mar 26 | Superstition Mountain Golf & Country Club | Céline Boutier | France | 69-66-65-68=268 |
| 2022 | Feb 5 | Crown Colony GC | Leona Maguire | Ireland | 66-65-67=198 |
| 2021 | Mar 7 | Golden Ocala GC | Austin Ernst | United States | 67-67-69-70=273 |
| 2020 | Oct 25 | Lake Oconee | Ally McDonald | United States | 66-68-69-69=272 |
| 2020 | Aug 2 | Inverness | Danielle Kang | United States | 66-73-70=209 |
Where the Tournament Has Taken Place to Date?
Unlike other LPGA Tours, the LPGA Drive is quite different; it takes place in different courses every year. In 2020, though, it took place twice! Once on 2nd August and once on 25th October! Here’s a detailed record of the courses where the tournament has taken place to this date.
Year 2020:
The tournament took place twice this year to show support and respect to all the players and people involved in the LPGA tour.
It was first held on 2nd August 2020 at the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio. This was a special day, as it not only marked the first time LPGA Tour players competed after the pandemic but also the inaugural event of this tour!
Next, it took place on 25th October 2020 at the Reynolds Lake Oconee Great Waters Course in Greensboro, Georgia. This tournament was arranged to fill the gaps made due to the cancellation of Asian Swing events.
Year 2021
The tournament was back in 2021 again, and this time, it took place at Golden Ocala Golf Club in Ocala, Florida.
Year 2022
In 2022, the tournament was held at the very famous Rown Colony Golf Club in Fort Myers, Florida.
Year 2023
In the year 2023, the tournament made another comeback, and it was held at the Superstition Mountain Golf & Country Club in Gold Canyon, Arizona.
Year 2024
In 2024, the tournament was held at the Bradenton Country Club in Bradenton, Florida.
FAQ's on LPGA Drive On Championship
A. Nelly Korda won the LPGA Drive on Championship game in 2024.
A. The top 50 golfers in the LPGA average a driving distance of about 265 yards.
A. Nelly Korda won the 2024 LPGA Drive On Championship, earning her $262,500.
