On Wednesday the LPGA announced a five-year deal with Epson to make the tech company the title sponsor of the “Road to the LPGA” qualifying tour, formerly known as the Symetra Tour.
Embarking on its 42nd season of competition, the newly-named Epson Tour will award LPGA membership to the top-10 players on the Race for the Card money list at the end of each season.
The new partnership is centered around supporting players on their journey through professional golf. The level for minimum purses has been raised to $200,000 while player-entry fees will be lowered by 10% per tournament (as much as $1,000 per player for the year). Not only that, the yearly Epson Tour Ambassador Program that officially launches in 2022 will grant $10,000 to each of the 2021 Epson Tour graduates to help aid their move to the LPGA.
