时间：2024-10-12 22:22:32
From October 10 to 13, 2024, the prestigious Buick LPGA Shanghai will make a grand return to the Shanghai Qizhong Garden Golf Club, serving as the opening event of the LPGA Asia Fall Swing. Following the Paris Olympics, the global spotlight will once again turn to Shanghai, where the world’s top female golfers will compete fiercely for championship glory.
Pictured is the 2023 Buick LPGA Shanghai champion, Angel Yin.
The Buick LPGA Shanghai is jointly sanctioned by the LPGA Tour and the China LPGA Tour (CLPGA), featuring a star-studded lineup of competitors. Among the 60 female golfers who competed in the Paris Olympics, 34 have previously participated in the Buick LPGA Shanghai, accounting for more than half of the field. This includes Olympic gold medalist Lydia Ko, who has competed in all previous editions of the Buick LPGA Shanghai, silver medalist Esther Henseleit, who finished third in the 2023 Buick LPGA Shanghai, and Olympic bronze medalist and Buick Golf Ambassador Lin Xiyu, who has competed on her home turf at the Buick LPGA Shanghai for several consecutive years.
Pictured are 2024 Paris Olympic Women's Golf champion Lydia Ko, silver medalist Esther Henseleit, and bronze medalist and Buick Golf Ambassador Lin Xiyu, from left to right.
At the 2016 Rio Olympics, golf returned to the Olympic stage after a 112-year hiatus. Chinese golf legend and two-time Buick Championship winner Feng Shanshan made history by securing a bronze medal, marking a breakthrough for Chinese athletes in the sport. In the recently concluded 2024 Paris Olympics, Buick Golf Ambassador Lin Xiyu, representing China for the third time, delivered an outstanding performance to claim another bronze medal, once again bringing glory to Chinese golf. Rising star Yin Ruoning, who made her Olympic debut, also achieved an impressive top-ten finish. From being the best amateur player at the Buick LPGA Shanghai to becoming a major champion, this Shanghai-born talent from the 2000s generation has quickly ascended to the ranks of the world's elite golfers.
Wei Qingfeng, Secretary-General of the China Golf Association, expressed high praise for the event: "The Buick LPGA Shanghai has created a valuable platform for Chinese players to compete against world-class talents, significantly enhancing the level of golf in our country. Outstanding players like Feng Shanshan, Lin Xiyu, Liu Yu, and Yin Ruoning have not only demonstrated the strength of Chinese golf on top tours but also raised the national flag on the Asian and Olympic stages, bringing honor to the nation and adding luster to the sport. At this year's Paris Olympics, Lin Xiyu won a bronze medal, and Yin Ruoning finished in the top ten, making China the only country with two players in the top ten. Looking back at the development of women's golf in China, it is clear that the Buick LPGA Shanghai has played a crucial role in nurturing talent and promoting the sport's growth.
Pictured is Major champion Yin Ruoning at the 2023 Buick LPGA Shanghai.
With its high-caliber competition and star-studded lineup, the Buick LPGA Shanghai draws the global sports spotlight to Shanghai every autumn, fully showcasing the vitality and potential of Shanghai's sports development and contributing to the city's goal of becoming a "world-renowned sports city." Notably, the Buick LPGA Shanghai is one of the 18 prestigious events to receive the inaugural "Shanghai Events" brand recognition from the Shanghai Sports Bureau. The Buick LPGA Shanghai has a deep connection with the city of Shanghai. As an international top-tier golf tournament held in Shanghai, the event attracts spectators from around the globe, significantly boosting sports consumption in the city and playing a unique role in stimulating domestic demand and driving industry growth.
Pictured is U.S. player Lilia Vu.
Ricky Lasky, Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Vice President of the LPGA Tour, stated, "The Buick LPGA Shanghai, as the kickoff event for the Asia Fall Swing, is critically important. Every player is eager to be in peak condition as they make their final push toward the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship. In recent years, Chinese players have made remarkable strides on the LPGA Tour. Lin Xiyu won a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, and Yin Ruoning claimed a major championship title in 2023. We look forward to the continued growth of golf in China, which is poised to become one of the most significant regions in the future landscape of world golf.
Pictured is Chinese-American player Rose Zhang.
As LPGA Tour Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Vice President Ricky Lasky mentioned, the 2023 Buick LPGA Shanghai attracted 81 players from 21 countries and regions, including 22 Chinese players, leaving a lasting impression on the fans. Li Hong, Managing Director of the China LPGA Tour, noted, "An increasing number of Chinese players have, through years of rigorous competition and hard work on the China LPGA Tour, advanced to the global stage, and even to the Olympics. The Buick LPGA Shanghai, as a key stop on the China LPGA Tour, has not only provided a world-class competitive platform for Chinese players but has also allowed many promising Chinese golfers to make their debut in top international tournaments. We look forward to seeing these young women strive for excellence, reach new heights, and showcase the allure of Chinese golf to the world through the Buick LPGA Shanghai.
For over thirty years, the Shanghai Golf Association has been dedicated to the promotion and popularization of golf in Shanghai. Lin Kaiwen, President of the Shanghai Golf Association, stated, "Shanghai boasts world-class golf courses, professional golf practitioners, and a large community of passionate fans. This strong foundation is what makes hosting international tournaments like the Buick LPGA Shanghai possible. We look forward to another pinnacle event at the Qizhong Garden Golf Club this autumn."
As a founding partner of this top-tier golf event in Asia, Buick has, for over half a century, embodied the spirit of "Progress, Achievement, and Demeanor," which aligns closely with the essence of golf. As one of the first international automotive brands to enter the Chinese market, Buick has been deeply rooted in China for decades, earning the trust and support of over 13 million users. Today, Buick continues to keep pace with the times by actively embracing the new energy vehicle sector. Its lineup of electric and intelligent products has been well-received in the market, and this year, Buick introduced the new GL8 Land Premium PHEV model, marking a new chapter in the brand’s expansion into the new energy market while accelerating its transformation toward electrification, intelligence, and premium positioning.
Gu Min, Director of New Marketing and Content Center and National Marketing Director of Buick Marketing Division, stated, "Buick Golf is a high-end sports platform that Buick has been building over the years, reflecting the brand's long-standing commitment to promoting the development of golf in China. Over the past two decades, Buick has laid a solid foundation for the advancement of Chinese golf through youth development, professional player training, amateur event promotion, and partnerships with top professional tournaments. We hope that through this event, we can help Chinese players gain more experience, continue to progress, and achieve their golf dreams.
Pictured is Buick Golf Ambassador Liu Yu, who finished T3 at the 2023 Buick LPGA Shanghai.
IMG, a subsidiary of global sports and entertainment group Endeavor, is the co-founder, organizer, and promoter of the Buick LPGA Shanghai. Grant Slack, Executive Vice President and Head of Golf at IMG, proudly stated, "We are truly honored to once again partner with the China Golf Association, the Shanghai Sports Bureau, the People's Government of Minhang District, the Minhang District Sports Bureau, the People's Government of Maqiao Town, the LPGA, the CLPGA, the Shanghai Golf Association, SAIC-GM Buick, and the Shanghai Qizhong Garden Golf Club. Together, we look forward to offering Chinese fans an unparalleled viewing experience."
Zhang Xin, President of Shanghai Qizhong Garden Golf Club, stated, "As the host course for the tournament, we have had the privilege of hosting the Buick LPGA Shanghai for many consecutive years. This year, our club will once again provide an impeccable course and comprehensive service to ensure the success of the event and welcome 81 players from around the world."
Following the Paris Olympics, the excitement continues! This October, let us come together to witness the world's top women golfers as they create new legends and deliver another extraordinary performance.
Ticket information for the 2024 Buick LPGA Shanghai will be released soon. Please stay tuned to the official platform for detailed ticketing information.!
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About Buick LPGA Shanghai
With a total prize purse of $2.1 million, Buick LPGA Shanghai stands as a premier global women's golf event, evolving from the Buick Invitational, which was established in 2014. In 2018, it received joint certification from both the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and the China Ladies Professional Golf Association (CLPGA). The tournament has been successfully held in Shanghai for three consecutive years (2018, 2019, and 2023), establishing itself as a significant event in the golf world across China and Asia. It not only provides a world-class competitive stage for top female professional golfers worldwide but also continuously promotes the sustainable and healthy development of golf in China.
In 2024, Buick LPGA Shanghai is scheduled to take place from October 10th to 13th at the Shanghai Qizhong Garden Golf Club. As the inaugural event of the LPGA's Asian Fall Swing and the only PGA-level golf tournament in China in the second half of 2024, this year's championship will feature 81 of the top female golfers from around the globe. This includes numerous LPGA and major championship winners, as well as several emerging talents, who will fiercely compete for the prestigious Buick Goddess Trophy, promising an exhilarating golfing spectacle for eagerly awaiting fans.
About SAIC-GM Buick
Born in the United States in 1903, Buick is a pioneering international automobile brand with a glorious history of more than 100 years, playing a significant role in the history of world automobile development.
In 1997, Buick entered in China and started its enterprising journey in China. Adhering to “Building Vehicles for the Times with the Times”, Buick has always been committed to high-quality products and services to meet the diversified and personalized needs of consumers, and also achieved the resonance of brand value and consumer value. With in-depth understanding and intensive cultivation in Chinese market for over 25 years, Buick has formed major product lines covering the SUV, the sedan, the large luxury MPV and the NEV segments, becoming one of the brands with the broadest product series and the widest market segments in Chinese auto market.
At present, facing the unprecedented changes and huge challenges in the automotive industry, Buick is accelerating its comprehensive transformation toward electrification, intelligent connectivity and more premium orientation, under the brand philosophy “Composed, Visionary, and Wisdom to win”. By constantly introducing new designs, new technologies, new products and new services, Buick will rush into a new era of development.
About IMG Golf
IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the world’s greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global entertainment, sports and content company.
