Tournament Dates: June 13–16, 2025
Venue: Blythefield Country Club, Belmont, Michigan
Purse: $3 million
Format: 72-hole stroke play
Broadcast: Golf Channel, Peacock, LPGA.com
Overview: Meijer LPGA Classic Returns with Star-Studded Field
The 2025 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give tees off this week at Blythefield Country Club, marking the 11th edition of one of the LPGA Tour’s most beloved events. With 144 of the world’s top female golfers in the field and a $3 million purse on the line, this tournament serves as a critical tune-up ahead of next week’s KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.
The event also supports Meijer’s Simply Give hunger relief program, which benefits food pantries across the Midwest—making this a competition with both heart and high stakes.
Course Breakdown: Blythefield Country Club
- Par: 72
- Yardage: 6,556 yards
- Location: Just north of Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Notable Features: Tree-lined fairways, strategic bunkering, and fast greens
Blythefield rewards precision iron play and strong putting, and past champions have often been among the most consistent ball strikers on tour.
Top Contenders to Watch
Haeran Ryu
- 2025 Black Desert Championship winner
- Leads LPGA in strokes gained tee-to-green (+2.36)
- Ranks 1st in greens in regulation (77.78%)
Ryu is the statistical standout this season and enters as the betting favorite. Her elite ball-striking and recent form make her a top pick to claim her second win of the year.
Lilia Vu
- Defending Meijer LPGA Classic champion
- 5-time LPGA Tour winner
- Won in 2024 after an 8-shot comeback and playoff victory
Vu returns to the site of her most recent win, hoping to rediscover her form after missing the cut in her last two starts.
Grace Kim
- T2 at the 2024 Meijer LPGA Classic
- Top-10 in driving accuracy
Kim has a strong track record at Blythefield and is looking to build on her past success in Michigan.
Brooke Henderson
- Two-time Meijer LPGA Classic champion (2017, 2019)
- Coming off a T20 finish at the ShopRite LPGA Classic
Henderson’s comfort at Blythefield makes her a perennial threat, even in a stacked field.
Other Notables in the Field
- Jin Young Ko – Former World No. 1 and major champion
- Celine Boutier – 2023 Evian Championship winner
- Minjee Lee – Two-time major winner
- Ayaka Furue – Tied for 8th here in 2024, coming off a top-5 finish last week
- Lexi Thompson – 2015 Meijer champion, playoff runner-up in 2024
Sponsor Exemptions to Watch
- Maria Fassi – Two-time Olympian and former NCAA standout
- Carolina Lopez-Chacarra – 2025 Inkster Award winner
- Bailey Davis – Earned exemption via victory at THE JOHN SHIPPEN Women’s Invitational
Storylines to Follow
- Can Haeran Ryu convert elite stats into another win?
- Will Lilia Vu bounce back and defend her title?
- Can Brooke Henderson capture a third Meijer crown?
- How will sponsor exemptions perform on the big stage?
