The purse at the LPGA stop at Wilshire Country Club will double in 2023 to $3 million thanks to new title and presenting sponsors. The LPGA and Outlyr have announced that the newly renamed JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro will take place April 27-30 with a field of 144 players.
The event’s purse is now among the largest on tour outside the majors.
JM Eagle, co-founded by CEO Walter Wang, is the world’s largest plastic pipe manufacturer. Plastpro, founded by Shirley Wang, is the leading manufacturer of fiberglass entry doors. The Wangs are heavily involved in philanthropic initiatives throughout the world through their companies and the Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation.
“We are thrilled to welcome JM Eagle and Plastpro to the LPGA Tour and our family of title and presenting sponsors,” said LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan.
“Our week at Wilshire Country Club is always a special experience. We look forward to working with these two great partners in continuing to provide our world-class athletes with the opportunity to reach new heights for many years to come. We are especially grateful to Walter and Shirley Wang for their commitment to championing the LPGA Tour and our amazing athletes through the event’s $3 million purse and elevated player experience.”
The LPGA has hosted an event at Wilshire since 2018. This year’s event was won by Japan’s Nasa Hataoka.
