The Diamond Resorts TOC kicks off the LPGA season. John Smoltz of the Baseball Hall of Fame has won the tournament. This event attracts regulars from celebrity golf. Ten major champions participated last year. The tournament also includes a Celebrity Division along with a Schedule.
Celebrity division
53 celebrities are competing for $500,000 in the Celebrity Division at the Diamond Resorts Tournament. The field includes Annika Sorenstam, a four-time major champion, John Smoltz, a former Atlanta Braves pitcher, and country singer/actor Cole Swindell. Sorenstam was the first to make public remarks after she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Annika Sorenstam (an Australian tennis player) is also a celebrity at LPGA Tour. She has played in tournaments before, including the PNC Championship with her father. However, she has never played against any current LPGA Tour players. She will be participating in the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions Celebrity Division. Each celebrity will play their own ball using a modified Stableford format. The pair will be paired up with LPGA pros for a 72-hole stroke play tournament.
Packages for tickets
LPGA diamond resorts have ticket packages which allow you to attend the game for a fraction of full price. The tournament, which is held each year in Florida is sponsored by Diamond Resorts as well as the Insurance Office of America. The tournament features the world's top women golfers and celebrities. This year's event is scheduled to take place from January 16 through January 19 at the Four Seasons Golf and Sports Club in Orlando.
There are several ticket packages available for LPGA tournaments, ranging from $30 for a single day on the grounds to $60 for a four-day pass. Diamond Resorts offers a Club 18 package to those who wish to uplevel their experience. The Club 18 package includes a skybox at hole 18, a fully-catered lunch, premium open bars, and two exclusive evening events. The Club 18 package starts at $3,000
Schedule
As the LPGA continues its rebuilding efforts, its schedule is set to be dominated by the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions. This tournament will host 50 celebrity golfers. The past attendees include Alfonso Ribeiro (Toby Keith), Grant Hill and Ray Allen. Marcus Allen and Marcus Allen are also present.
The Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions, which is held every January, features LPGA champions and celebrities. Gaby Lopez, a Mexican native, will be playing in the 2020 tournament. John Smoltz, a Hall of Fame pitcher, won the celebrity division and will defend his title in 2021.