The LPGA Tour season finale, the CME Group Tour Championship, is underway at the Tiburón Golf Club in Naples, Florida. Known for its two Greg Norman-designed courses, The Gold and The Black, Tiburón continues to be a premier venue hosting top-level golf events including the CME Group Tour Championship, the Grant Thornton Invitational, and the Chubb Classic on the PGA Tour.
The CME Group Tour Championship marks the climax of the LPGA Tour season, where the best female golfers compete for the final title and valuable points. The Tiburón Golf Club’s challenging layout tests the players’ skills with its strategic bunkers, water hazards, and undulating greens, making it a fitting stage for the season’s conclusion.
LPGA Tour Season Finale at Tiburón
As the LPGA Tour wraps up its season, the CME Group Tour Championship offers a high-stakes environment where every shot counts. Players aim to secure their position on the money list and gain momentum heading into the off-season. The tournament also highlights the depth and talent across the tour, showcasing emerging stars and seasoned veterans alike.
Greg Norman’s Signature Courses Challenge the Field
The Tiburón Golf Club’s two 18-hole courses, The Gold and The Black, are renowned for their design and difficulty. Both courses demand precision and strategic thinking, qualities that are essential for success on the LPGA Tour. The Gold course, in particular, is the host for the CME Group Tour Championship, featuring water hazards on multiple holes and fast, tricky greens that test putting skills.
Players on the LPGA Tour have praised the venue for its conditioning and layout, which rewards creativity and consistency. The championship atmosphere at Tiburón adds to the intensity, making it one of the most anticipated stops on the calendar.
Looking Ahead: New Season Starts Down Under
Immediately following the CME Group Tour Championship, the DP World Tour kicks off its new season in Australia with the BMW Australian PGA Championship. This event draws a strong Australian field and offers players who narrowly retained their tour cards a chance to earn crucial points early in the season. The transition from the LPGA’s Florida finale to the DP World Tour’s Australian opener highlights the global nature of professional golf.
For golf fans, the end of the LPGA season and the start of the DP World Tour season signal an exciting period filled with competitive golf across multiple continents.