TAIPEI, TAIWAN (Tuesday, 13 August 2024) – The Ladies European Tour (LET) and the Taiwan LPGA Tour (TLPGA) are delighted to jointly announce today that they will co-sanction the Wistron Ladies Open, a US$1 million tournament, set to take place at Sunrise Golf and Country Club in Taiwan on October 10-13, 2024.

Although the tournament will feature on the LET’s official schedule for the first time, the Wistron Ladies Open has been part of the TLPGA’s schedule since 2020.

The inclusion of 45 LET players in the 108-player field of competitors will create a unique international event with global exposure and provide a platform for exchange between athletes to inspire greater interest in the game of golf in Taiwan.

“We are delighted to co-sanction the Wistron Ladies Open with the Taiwan LPGA Tour. This tournament further strengthens the ecosystem of women’s professional golf, with global scheduling, increased prize funds and another exciting playing opportunity for our respective memberships,” said Alexandra Armas, the LET’s CEO.

TLPGA Chair Ms. Yi-Chen Liu commented: “We are incredibly proud to be deepening our relationship with the LET through The Wistron Ladies Open, which has been the flagship event of TLPGA Tour.  Today’s announcement underlines our commitment to enhancing our tour on international grounds and connecting with other tours around the world for the betterment of our players and our sport globally.  And as the host tour, we would like to greet the players from various areas in Europe, and to have a pleasant and memorable experience in Taiwan.”

The tournament will benefit from the continued sponsorship of Wistron Corporation, a global leading technology service provider, which supplies information and communications products, service solutions and systems to top brands in the ICT industry worldwide.

Wistron has been an important partner of the TLPGA since 2006 and has sponsored the Wistron Ladies Open since 2020. The prize money has steadily increased year on year and, in 2024, Wistron has announced yet another prize money increase from US$800,000 in 2023 to US$1 million. This is the highest-paying tournament on the 2024 TLPGA Tour.

Jeff Lin, Wistron President  and CEO, said: “We are thrilled that the Ladies European Tour and Taiwan LPGA Tour will co-sanction the Wistron Ladies Open. Wistron and golf share a culture centred on resilience, sustainability and innovation.  We will continue to strengthen our tournament to deliver the best experience to all local and international golfers and fans.”

A lot will be at stake when the Wistron Ladies Open tees off at Sunrise Golf and Country Club. Besides the first prize cheque of US$200,000, the winner will have their name engraved on a symbolic trophy, inspired by the famous Claret Jug, which bears the name of all past champions. There is expected to be a star-studded line-up. Past participants include Yani Tseng, who won the 2011 LPGA Taiwan Championship at Sunrise Golf and Country Club.

Set at 6,413 yards long for the week, the challenging Sunrise layout has tested some of the best players in the world. It became the venue of many high-profile international events such as the LPGA Taiwan Championship and the 2017 Taipei Summer Universiade.

The LET last visited Taiwan in 2001, when Raquel Carriedo won the Taiwan Ladies Open at Ta Shee Golf and Country Club. The Sunrise Cup, won by Helen Alfredsson and Liselotte Neumann, was also played in Taipei in 1992.

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Bethan Jones
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Geoff Lai
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Notes to Editors

About Wistron Corporation
Wistron Corporation is a global leading technology service provider, supplying innovative ICT (information and communications technology) products, service solutions, and systems to top brands in the ICT industry worldwide. In recent years, with robust R&D and technological innovation capabilities, Wistron undergoes growth boost that is driven by diversified product development. Apart from portable computers, desktops, servers and enterprise storage devices, professional display products, communication devices, and after-sales services, Wistron also adapts to the cloud development trend by integrating software and hardware to provide technological service platforms and solutions, including educational and corporate services, IoT, and medical services. Meanwhile, our extensive technology services include 5G, AI, Metaverse-related applications, electric and autonomous vehicles, as well as Industry 4.0.  All of which are integral to its vision of “Sustainability Through Innovation.”

About the TLPGA
TLPGA is established in 2001 with 42 founding members, mostly veteran players of the oversea JLPGA tour.  Our goal is to ground root professional ladies golf in Taiwan; to cultivate and support the young talents by holding top-notch golf events to exchange with athletes globally; and to strengthen the TLPGA sponsor family to ensure the permanent development of TLPGA.  

Through the efforts of each chairlady, in particular the endeavors of Ms. Yi-Chen Liu who developed the TLPGA Tour system in 2011 and pursue in global recognition of the WWGR.  The vision gains the support of Taiwan mainstream entrepreneurs and TLPGA Tour grew by leaps and bounds, leading to the official recognition of the WWGR in 2014, which marks the milestone in the history of women sport in Taiwan.  Since then TLPGA Tour players receive the justifications of the official World Ranking points in order to gain stronger position in higher level events such as the Olympic Games, and attract stronger field and international exposure membership for the better interests for golf sport in Taiwan.

TLPGA has partnered with global organizations around the world including: LPGA, KPLGA, CLPGA, Epson Tour, JLPGA Step Up Tour, LPGT, Thai LPGA, LAGT, HKGA, SLGA.  And with the addition of LET, TLPGA Tour has broaden our horizon into the Europe continent for the first time.

About the LET
The LET inspires women and girls to pursue their passion and realise their potential through the game of golf.
 
At our core, we aim to build and deliver an extensive competitive schedule of events to enable our strong, energetic, proud and confident players to compete at the highest level, pursue their dreams and lead by example.
 
Our diverse and multicultural membership of 402 professional golfers represents as many as 43 countries. We are a global tour with roots in Europe. We aim to entertain and excite, but also to enhance health and quality of life, as a responsible, committed and respectful partner.
 
Inspiring – our players are inspiring role models to follow and encourage others to pursue their own dreams.
 
Passionate – we are driven by a passion to perform to our full potential and get better every day. It’s not just about the money or the glory, but a true love for the game.
 
Committed – we are fiercely committed to continuous improvement and recognise the grit that it takes to achieve long-term goals.
 
2024 marks the 46th season since the professional tour was founded in November 1978. This year’s schedule includes 31 events in 20 different countries and a prize fund of at least €34 million.